(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines is expanding cooperation with Malaysia Airlines as part of its regional revitalisation strategy, with Malaysia Airlines launching a new Fukuoka–Kuala Lumpur route on 2 September 2026. JAL will begin codeshare sales for the route on 7 August 2026, with flight numbers JL7098 and JL7099 operating alongside Malaysia Airlines’ MH56 and MH57… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan continues to attract investment from international luxury hotel brands, with demand for nature-based, wellness-oriented travel driving new resort developments in some of the country’s best-known mountain and hot spring destinations. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to introduce the Alila brand to Japan with the opening… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Asia Pacific tourism has entered a new phase where growth is no longer evenly distributed across the region. The latest forecast from PATA points to a market shaped by China’s continuing scale, Vietnam’s rapid expansion, and a wider split between destinations that have moved beyond recovery and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Anime cafés, themed pop-up stores, collectible merchandise, and character-driven exhibitions have become a major force within Japan’s domestic tourism economy. What was once considered a niche fan subculture has evolved into a powerful travel driver, with visitors increasingly planning trips around concerts, gaming events, manga collaborations, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched the City Express by Marriott brand in Asia Pacific with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer a combined 243 rooms and are designed to provide affordable, efficient and modern accommodations for business and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines and JAL Airtech have launched JAPAN RV TRAVELLER, a campervan rental service starting from Narita International Airport that allows travelers to explore Japan flexibly while earning JAL Miles. The initiative aims to support regional tourism by addressing transportation and accommodation gaps in rural areas and offering a combined mobility and lodging… Read the full news article
(NEWS) WINDSOR, UK, 2025-Oct-1 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has expanded its luxury portfolio in Japan with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, a landmark debut in Hokkaido’s capital city. Positioned within the modern Lilac Square complex, the new hotel occupies the 9th to 14th floors and offers sweeping views across the city,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HANOVER, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group has announced its entry into the Japanese market with the signing of its first hotel management agreement in the country, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion. The newly built TUI Suneo Otaru, scheduled to open in 2029, will introduce the group’s leisure… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The groundbreaking ceremony for Regent Kyoto, set to open in 2028, marks an exciting new chapter for luxury hospitality in Japan. Developed in partnership with GI Capital Management, the hotel will blend Kyoto’s cultural heritage with modern design, offering 83 sophisticated rooms, world-class amenities, and a serene atmosphere. Located in Kyoto’s prestigious Okazaki… Read the full news article