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Thailand plans to drop virus quarantines for some visitorsThailand plans to no longer require international visitors from at least 10 low-risk nations to quarantine beginning next month if they are fully vaccinated for...Experience the real and virtual AkihabaraHere is exciting news about Akihabara, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Japan!The NPO Akihabara Tourism Promotion Association is currently running the Akihabara...Another legacy added to Enoshima Yacht Harbor by hosting Tokyo 2020 Olympic sailing competitionEnoshima Yacht Harbor was the sailing venue for Tokyo Olympics in 1964 and again this year. From July 25 to August 4, the 10 classes...Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto opensOakwood has opened Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto, reinforcing its commitment to double its global portfolio of managed properties by 2025. The brand’s 12th property in...ANA Group to offer free flights and benefits to promote vaccinated travel in JapanAll Nippon Airways (ANA) and Peach Aviation Ltd are launching a sweepstakes to encourage vaccination and welcome back travel in Japan.ANA Mileage Club (AMC) members...Crowdfunding started to revive Minobu’s only onsen and restore local tourismDeep within the mountainous region of Yamanashi Prefecture, a major Buddhist temple clings to the slopes of Mount Minobu. This temple, known as Kuon-ji –...Indonesia to reopen Bali to some international flights Oct 14Indonesia will reopen the resort island of Bali to select international travelers next week, a senior minister said, after the pandemic starved the holiday hotspot...United Airlines makes it easier to use creditsUnited Airlines is helping customers to use their travel credits by automatically displaying them as a payment option during the check-out process.Not only can customers...JR group offers all-you-can-ride passes for older couples in 'Full Moon Couple Green Pass' dealThe JR Group has announced special passes for older married couples available for a limited time. The Full Moon Couple Green Pass gets you and...Qantas updates int'l flying scheduleThe Qantas Group has updated its flying schedule in response to the reopening plans and latest border assumptions in Victoria, New South Wales and Western...Dragon quest: Hunting for dragons in the mountains of NikkoDragon hunting may not be the first thing one thinks of when thinking of a visit to Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, but in fact, the...Flower park in northern Japan looks too beautiful to be realAs Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido has the country’s coldest winters. That, of course, means what sort of outdoor activities are feasible depends on the time...United Airlines fined $1.9m for US tarmac delaysUnited Airlines was fined $1.9 million Friday by the US Transportation Department for violating federal rules on long tarmac delays and ordered to cease future...Emirates to expand use of biometrics and self-service kiosksEmirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its Dubai hub in July and August, compared with 402,000 customers during the same two months in 2020.According...JNTO introduces 'accessible tourism' initiativesJapan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is continuing to promote accessible tourism across Japan, aiming to help realize a symbiotic society and make it a country...Virus-hit Fiji to reopen borders for touristsFiji plans to reopen for international tourists by November, aiming to rebuild a pandemic-devastated economy while battling a Delta-variant coronavirus outbreak."Our goal is to free...U.S. to end travel bans for vaccinated passengersThe United States announced Monday it will lift COVID travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing...British Airways launches BA Better World sustainability programBritish Airways has launched a new sustainability program - BA Better World.As part of the initiative, British Airways is working with bp to source sustainable...Experience Tokyo from a different angle: London Double Decker Tokyo TourIf you’ve been itching to get outside after being cooped up at home for months on end, but are understandably on edge about the risks...Carnival CEO discusses cruise lines, the pandemic, politicsCarnival Corp, once a $21 billion company, saw revenue plunge to zero overnight last year when the pandemic shut down the cruise industry.It's CEO Arnold...Kurobe Dam to open to public in 2024Kurobe Dam in Toyama Prefecture is consistently ranked as one of Japan’s best sightseeing spots to check out if you’re on a budget, and it’s...Tokyo farewells Japan’s only double-decker shinkansen with a special escalator at the stationThis is a pretty momentous moment for the rail industry, and to send the train off with a fitting farewell, East Japan Rail, who operates...Travel + Leisure’s new subscription Travel Club turns expert inspiration into bookable experiencesTravel + Leisure Group, a new business line from Travel + Leisure Co, has launched Travel + Leisure Club, the only travel subscription service with...Company controlled by Bill Gates to buy major interest in Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsAn affiliate of Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Four Seasons...Bangkok to reopen for vaccinated tourists in OctoberThailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said Friday, as the kingdom seeks to salvage a tourism industry hammered by...Relax into autumn with famous sento Kosugiyu’s ‘Autumn Sleep Day’ campaignAs summer comes to an end, and the cooler weather of autumn starts to kick in, the time for appreciating rest and relaxation begins.One of...China-to-Hong Kong travelers will no longer need quarantineTravelers arriving in Hong Kong from China will no longer need to quarantine, Hong Kong’s top official said Tuesday, easing curbs imposed after summer outbreaks...An entire generation of Americans has no idea how easy air travel used to beDuring the mid-1990s I traveled between Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, DC, twice a month during the school year as half of a commuting couple. I...See Tokyo (almost) as nature intended at the National Institute for Nature StudyThe summer months in Tokyo, when the cicadas are at their loudest and even the greenery seems to be wilting in the heat, are an...Conrad Tokyo launches dog-friendly accommodation plan, ‘Paws of Luxury’Conrad Tokyo is now able to cater to the requirements of dog lovers who wish to travel with their pets, with the launch of its...Guam halts vacation-and-vax tours as virus cases riseThe U.S. Pacific territory of Guam has suspended a program allowing international visitors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination while enjoying a tropical holiday due to...ONEBIENT: A new retreat that blends automated technology and nature into sustainable villaScheduled to open in the fall of 2022, Art Villa "ONEBIENT Jinzukyo is a vacation-villa facility that is environmentally conscious from both architectural and technology...We visit Kyushu’s oldest wooden train station building, get hit with a nostalgia overloadThink about trains in Japan and the first thing that might spring to mind is that they are crowded as heck. After all, Japan is...How 9/11 changed air travel: more security, less privacyAsk anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.There was...EU Digital COVID Certificate and UK NHS COVID Pass added to IATA Travel PassThe EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into the IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination...Cruise lines require vaccinations, tests amid virus surgeJoel Steckler was eager for his first cruise in more than a year and a half, and he chose the ship that just two months...Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan to open in 2024Hotel Okura Co Ltd will open the Hotel Okura Shanghai Sheshan in 2024. The new hotel will be located in Sheshan, a scenic forested mountainous...Singapore plans first quarantine-free travel programSingapore will launch its first quarantine-free travel program for vaccinated people arriving from Germany and Brunei, and ease restrictions for visitors from Hong Kong and...Celebrating summer in TohokuWhile the cancellation and scaling down of many of Tohoku’s iconic summer events—such as the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori, Kanto Matsuri in Akita, and Tanabata...Test your courage on this suspended viewing platform of Mt Fuji and KawaguchikoWith a summit height of 3,776 meters, it’s hard to pass through Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures without taking a peek at Mt Fuji. As Japan’s...Luxury Japanese inn: Rent an entire kominka house built 400 years ago in the Sengoku PeriodOperated by Tanaka Co Ltd, Shoya no Sato Kominka Tanaka, is a luxury ryokan inn built on a 1,000 tsubo (nearly 4,000 square meters) plot...Explore Zao Onsen safely at night with these social distance lanternsZao Onsen is a hot spring and ski resort area in the Tohoku area of Honshu. Located 880 meters above sea levels on the slopes...An off-grid getaway in Alaska’s remote Aleutian IslandsThe roar of our rusty pickup truck rumbling down a dirt road on Alaska’s Adak Island is the only sound for miles besides the constant...Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world’s best airport 2021 by Skytrax; Haneda 2ndHamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar has won the title of Best Airport in the World at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021HIA was also...Dive into a bowl of Asahikawa ramen from the slopes of Mt Asahidake this autumnYes, we’re right in the middle of summer, but sightseeing planning for taking in the best views of the upcoming autumn foliage should start now!As...The blood-soaked meaning behind the mysterious marks on the floor at Tokyo StationFrom the moment you set foot inside Tokyo Station, you’ll see that it’s full of travelers, train lines, and souvenir shops. But what might not...American Airlines adds TikTok to inflight entertainmentAmerican Airlines has added TikTok to its roster of free inflight offerings.Passengers on American's Viasat-equipped narrowbody aircraft can now get 30-minutes of free access to...Vietnam to reduce quarantine for fully vaccinated travelersVietnam has announced that fully vaccinated travelers with negative COVID-19 test results will be subject to a 7-day quarantine followed by a further 7 days...Virgin Galactic restarting space tickets from $450,000After flying its founder Richard Branson to space, Virgin Galactic is restarting ticket sales beginning at $450,000, the company announced.The new price is about double...Boeing 737 MAX departs for key test flight in ChinaA Boeing Co 737 Max jet departed for China on Wednesday to conduct a flight test as part of the U.S. planemaker's attempt to gain...