Hotel shortage looms as Tokyo Olympics draws closer
According to researchers and local officials, sports fans could be facing a hotel shortage as Tokyo 2020 approaches, despite construction efforts.
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MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…
Ninjas, fireflies and the Forbidden City: Isango unveils latest Asian tours
Experience specialists Isango announce new Asian itineraries, including updated trips to Malaysia, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
LaSalle acquires hotel ibis near Tokyo Disneyland
Real estate investment group LaSalle announced that it has acquired ibis Styles Tokyo Bay.
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
Fiji Airways targets Asia with new codeshare
Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines.
The arrangement will see the Fijian…
Preferred adds nine hotels in Asia Pacific
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its global collection of properties with the addition of 23 new member hotels, nine of which are located in the Asia Pacific…
Air New Zealand expands in Japan
Air New Zealand has expanded its Japanese operations with the launch of a new service to Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The flight from Auckland touched down for the first time on Friday…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
Marriott plans double Edition debut in Tokyo
Marriott International has penned an agreement with Japan's Mori Trust to launch its first two Edition hotels in Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in 2020, the Tokyo Edition Ginza and Tokyo…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Japan’s Muji to open first hotel
The company behind Muji, the Japanese retail giant, has confirmed plans to enter the hotel sector.
The Japan Times reports that Ryohin Keikaku will launch the inaugural Muji-branded…
ANA goes triple daily to LA
ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Bali, Tokyo, Manila and more
Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel
Location: In a residential area of Makati City, 30 minutes from Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 271, including…
Tokyo bus operator goes multi-lingual
The operator of bus services to and from Tokyo's Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland is taking steps to cater for international travellers.
Keisei Bus is now offering signage in…
AccorHotels brings new brand to Japan
AccorHotels has brought its upscale Pullman brand to Japan for the first time, with the signing of a new hotel in central Tokyo.
Scheduled to open in autumn 2018, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi…
Marriott brings new lifestyle brand to Japan
Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan.
The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…
Tokyo unveils new tourism branding
Tokyo has created a new tourist logo and slogan as it prepares for a sharp increase in international visitors arrivals.
Revealed on Monday by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the new…
Ginza gets major new tourist attraction
A major new tourist attraction will open its doors in central Tokyo's Ginza district this week.
Kyodo News reports that the brand new 19-storey commercial complex, Ginza Six, will…
Tokyo Disneyland embarks on major renovation
Work has started on a major renovation of Tokyo Disneyland, as the park bids to expand its range of attractions and address declining visitor numbers.
Jiji News reports that the JPY75…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Brain Waves: Forbidden City goes digital, Tokyo’s new VR channel, and more…
Forbidden City to digitalize entire collection
The Forbidden City in Beijing will digitalise its entire collection and make the images available to the public. Officially known as the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Tokyo, Bangkok and more…
Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo
Location: Connected to Otemachi Station, in the main Marunouchi-Otemachi area of central Tokyo
Grade: Luxury serviced residence
Keys: 130, ranging from…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Hyatt brings new hotel brand to Japan
Hyatt will bring another of its hotel brands to Japan ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The company has penned a management agreement with Tokyo Bay Resort Development for a…
Haneda hits record 80 million passengers
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport handled a record 80.1 million passengers last year.
The airport's operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co, revealed on Friday (10 March 2017) that the full-year…
Star adds longer cruises from Shanghai
Star Cruises is adding a series of longer voyages from Shanghai, allowing passengers to include Tokyo and Mount Fuji in their itineraries.
The new seven-night, eight-day voyages will…
Tokyo slashes taxi fares
The starting fare for taxis in Tokyo has been significantly reduced.
Previously, passengers were charged JPY730 (approx. US$6.40) for the first kilometre - well above the…
Prince Hotels to reopen upgraded Tokyo flagship
Prince Hotels has almost completed a major renovation of its flagship property, the Tokyo Prince Hotel.
The hotel will reopen on 1 April 2017 following a project to upgrade all 462…
Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels
Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Asian air route updates: Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia X and more
Second Sydney service for Vietnam Airlines
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Sydney (Australia)
When? Three times a week, effective 29 March 2017
Who? Vietnam Airlines
Why? Continues the…
Viking ship to invade Asia in 2018
Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019.
The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…
Best Western takes competition winners on “dream” Asian holiday
Best Western has taken 18 Asian travellers on their "dream" holiday.
The trip followed the hotel group's "BW Dreams Come True" competition, which asked guests to name their dream…
US grants Japan permission to open Tokyo airspace
The Japanese government has had to ask the USA’s permission to open a series of new commercial air routes from Haneda International Airport - even though they pass through the skies…
Work starts on Japan’s fastest-ever bullet train
Work has started on a new ultra-high-speed rail line between Tokyo and Nagoya - 10 years ahead of its scheduled launch.
The Japan Times reports that the new Chuo Shinkansen maglev…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
Air New Zealand to fly to second Tokyo hub
Air New Zealand will split its Tokyo services between Haneda and Narita Airports next year.
The national carrier currently operates daily flights to Narita International Airport,…
Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service
Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport.
The new daily service, which is being operated using a…
Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia.
Until the end of January…
ANA expands European network with LOT
Japan's ANA has signed a new agreement that will expand its route map in Europe.
The airline has partnered with LOT Polish Airlines, its fellow Star Alliance member, to offer Japanese…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
Oakwood opens 10th property in Tokyo
Oakwood, the serviced apartment operator, has continued to expand its presence in Japan with the launch of a 10th property Tokyo.
Located in the city's Azabu district, close to the Tokyo…
Hold on to tradition, Japanese hoteliers urged
‘How do you make visitors stay more nights at your property?’ was one of the questions asked to Japanese hoteliers at the recent JATA T-Expo in Tokyo.
In a symposium entitled…
Japan eyes sustainable MICE and sports tourism
Japan will focus on its MICE and sports tourism industries in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of welcoming 40 million international visitors per year.
In the opening comments of…
JATA’s T-EXPO opens in Tokyo
The ribbon was cut in Tokyo on Thursday to mark the opening of the Japan Association of Travel Agents' (JATA) T-Expo.
Dignitaries from all over the world came together for the opening…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
JAL celebrates 50 years in New York
Japan Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to New York this autumn, with a series of themed in-flight offerings.
The Japanese carrier's first ever…
Royal Brunei offers HK-Tokyo connections
Royal Brunei has signed a new agreement that will enable its passengers to travel to Tokyo.
Under the new codeshare deal, passengers on Royal Brunei's direct flights from Brunei to…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Starwood launches first luxury hotel in Tokyo
Starwood has reached a major milestone in its Japanese expansion, with the launch of its first ever luxury hotel in Tokyo.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, which forms part of…
Westin Tokyo unveils new meeting spaces
The Westin Tokyo has unveiled a new range of meeting rooms on its renovated fourth floor.
Marking the culmination of a renovation project that has been ongoing since 2015, the…
ANA to launch new daily flight to KL
ANA will add a second daily flight between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur later this year.
Commencing on 30 October 2016, the Japanese airline will start flying direct from Tokyo's Haneda…
Frasers to launch first service residence in Tokyo
Frasers Hospitality has signed its first serviced residence in Tokyo.
An existing commercial building in the Akasaka district of the Japanese capital will be renovated to create the…
Best Western expands Japanese portfolio
Best Western has continued to expand its presence in Japan with the launch of a new hotel in the Machida district of Tokyo.
Now open to guests, Best Western Rembrandt Hotel Tokyo…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
Hawaiian granted permission for Haneda-Kona flights
Hawaiian Airlines has been granted permission to launch direct flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Kona, on Hawaii's Big Island.
The US Department of Transportation approved the…
ANA plans major US expansion from Tokyo Haneda
ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US.
Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…
United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo.
The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…
Hong Kong Airlines flies to Tokyo
Hong Kong Airlines will continue to expand its Japanese network this summer with the launch of flights to Tokyo Narita Airport.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the airline operate a twice…
Princess Cruises unveils longest Japanese season
Princess Cruises has revealed plans for its longest ever season of sailings in Japan.
In 2017, the cruise line will offer a series of voyages from Tokyo and Kobe, circumnavigate the…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo.
The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…
New deal opens up trans-Pacific flights from Haneda
A new agreement between the US and Japan will allow airlines to operate more trans-Pacific flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The deal will enable carriers to launch daytime…
ANA plots international growth for Vanilla Air
Japan's ANA Group has unveiled plans to expand its low-cost subsidiary, Vanilla Air, including the launch of multiple new international routes.
Revealing its new growth targets for 2020,…
Hyatt to bring new Centric brand to Asia
Hyatt has unveiled plans to expand its new Hyatt Centric brand internationally, including its first location in Asia.
The new full-service "lifestyle" hotel brand was first announced…
Air France flies new cabins to Narita
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
Oakwood opens in central Tokyo
Oakwood has opened another serviced residence in Tokyo.
Oakwood Premier Tokyo, which becomes the company's ninth property in the city, welcomed its first guests on Friday. It becomes…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney
Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney.
The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…
JAL starts flying Dreamliner to Dallas
Japan Airlines has commenced direct flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Dallas, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Initially the trans-Pacific route will be operated four…
Hawaiian Airlines to launch second Tokyo route
Hawaiian Airlines will launch flights to Tokyo's Narita Airport next summer.
Commencing on 22 July 2016, the airline will operate daily services to Narita, direct from Honolulu…
Turkish Airlines flies commemorative jet to Japan
A special Turkish Airlines aircraft landed at Tokyo's Narita Airport on 30 November, to commemorate two major events in the history of Japanese-Turkish relations.
The Airbus A330-200…
Sichuan Airlines to launch Singapore and Japan flights
Sichuan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore and Japan in January.
The Chengdu-based airline's international expansion will kick off on 18 January 2016, with the…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Sydney and Tokyo
Hainan Airlines has announced further plans to expand its international network from Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
Following the recent announcement of a…
Ascott acquires properties in Tokyo and Paris
Singapore-based serviced apartment company Ascott has acquired new properties in Tokyo and Paris, as part of its partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
The group has…
American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda
American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…
Tokyo aims to become world’s top tourist destination
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled a new tourism campaign that is intended to make the Japanese capital the "world's number one tourist destination".
Launched ahead of the…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
ANA adds more Tokyo-Shanghai flights
ANA will increase the frequency of its flights between Tokyo Haneda Airport and Shanghai next year.
The Japanese carrier currently operates one daily flight on this route, but this…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Hilton opens in Tokyo Bay
Hilton has announced the opening of a new hotel in Odaiba, overlooking Tokyo Bay.
The 15-storey Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers views of the bay and access to the rest of Tokyo via from…
Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel marks anniversary with revamp
The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo is marking its 125th year of business this November with an extensive renovation of all 361 rooms in its 31-storey Imperial Tower.
The Imperial Tower's two…
Japanese hotel sector surges while Korea struggles
The hotel sectors in Japan and South Korea experienced vastly different fortunes in August 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, Japan experienced rising occupancy,…
Asian revPAR climbs in July
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region experienced rising occupancy, rates and revPAR (revenue per available room) in July 2015.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, the…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
ANA adds new flights to major Chinese cities
ANA is launching more flights from Tokyo to China's three biggest cities: Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will launch a brand new…
Qantas expands in Japan with two new Tokyo routes
Qantas is preparing to significantly expand its operations in Japan, with the launch of two new routes to Tokyo.
On Friday evening, Qantas flight QF25 will depart Sydney Airport for…
Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year.
As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…
Red Planet rebrands 24 hotels and eyes further growth
Red Planet Hotels is planning to expand its brand name across Asia, following the rebranding of 24 budget hotels.
The company was previously the franchise partner of Tune Hotels in…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…
China Southern plans multiple routes to Mount Fuji
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes to the Japanese city of Shizuoka, which serves as the gateway to Mount Fuji.
On 15 May, the Chinese carrier will…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
Ethiopian Airlines starts flying to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first ever flights to Japan.
The airline's new route to Tokyo Narita Airport commenced on 21 April 2015 and will now operate three times a week,…
Mandarin Oriental offers Mount Fuji helicopter tours
The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has launched a new package that includes a dramatic helicopter ride over Mount Fuji.
Guests booking the JPY775,000 (US$6,500) ‘Helicopter Flycation’…
Tokyo appoints new global tourism reps
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has appointed new tourism representatives in 12 cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The expansion of the Japanese capital's global…
Thailand aims to drive Japanese MICE with Tokyo event
Thailand is planning to drive more MICE groups from Japan with the launch of a major event in Tokyo.
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will conduct its 'Thailand…
Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”
Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now.
According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…
Cebu Pacific adds new Tokyo route
Cebu Pacific has launched a new service linking Tokyo with the Philippine city of Cebu.
Flights commenced on 26 March 2015 and will now operate four times a week, every Tuesday,…
Hilton to rebrand Nikko Tokyo
Hilton has signed a management agreement that will see it take over the running of the Hotel Nikko Tokyo.
On 1 October 2015, the property will officially relaunch as the Hilton Tokyo…
Qantas aims to drive Japanese visitors to NSW events
Qantas and Destination NSW have teamed up for a new campaign aimed at bringing more Japanese travellers to major events in Sydney and New South Wales.
Supported by Qantas' new direct…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
Qatar Airways reaffirms commitment to Japan
Qatar Airways has confirmed its commitment to Japan, amid rumours that the airline was planning to withdraw from the country.
The comments came during the visit of the Emir of Qatar,…
Qantas to add new Queensland connections
Qantas has unveiled a series of new domestic and international services for Queensland.
Following the recent announcement of its new Brisbane-Tokyo Narita service, which starts in…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
Sichuan Airlines to expand international network
Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will expand its international operations this year, with the launch of new routes to Moscow, Tokyo and Osaka.
The airline will launch the first ever…
ANA targets 50% expansion of international business
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%.
Taking advantage of the…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…
Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
JAL to switch London-Tokyo flights to Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced new flights between London and Tokyo starting later this year.
The route will run daily departing Heathrow at 19.15 to arrive in Haneda Airport the…
London follows similar airport system to other major cities
OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month.
Based on how…
Tokyo wins bid for 2020 Olympics
Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, has won its bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The announcement, which was made at an International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in…
Asian expansion boosts Merlin profits
Merlin Entertainments has seen a strong rise in full-year profits, following the launch of several new attractions in the Asia Pacific region.
The company, which operates attractions…
Five Japanese airports get connected
Five of Japan's busiest airports have selected a new wireless internet service.
US-based Wi-Fi provider, Boingo Wireless, has secured a deal to manage and operate Wi-Fi services at…
Asia airport traffic rises 7% in 2012
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to grow strongly in 2012, according to Airports Council International (ACI).
In its full-year report, released today…
Air Canada plots major Asian expansion
Air Canada will launch new routes and add extra capacity to several destinations in Asia next year, as part of a major expansion in the region.
In its summer 2013 schedules, announced…
ANA launches Delhi-Tokyo
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its Delhi-Tokyo flights.
The first daily flight NH917 left Tokyo on 28 October with the Boeing 767 aircraft. The Delhi-Tokyo route is airline…
Etihad Airways to increase Tokyo flights
Etihad Airways announced it will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo from April 2nd, 2013. The airline commenced services to Tokyo in March 2010, with five non-stop flights a week to…
Tokyo gets an authentic Qatari souk
Tokyo will experience all the sights and sounds of an authentic Qatari souk between September 27th – Oct 1st, 2012 when 'Qatar Week: Ferjaan in Tokyo' opens its doors. The event, held at…
WORLDHOTELS boosts presence in Japan
WORLDHOTELS has boosted its growing presence in Japan with the announcement that four RIHGA Royal Hotels in Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima have joined as affiliates.
With a history…
