japan
Nihonbashi Completion Begins a Phased Commercial Opening
Tokyo Midtown Nihonbashi is complete, with commercial opening planned in stages through 2027. The distinction matters to hotel demand and surrounding businesses.
hotels
chile
Portillo’s Integrated Stay Shows a Different Mountain Business Model in Chile
Portillo includes mountain access in its accommodation offer. The model invites a closer look at whole-stay revenue, operating costs and the guest proposition.
japan
Kagoshima’s Rail Incentive Puts the Overnight Stay at the Centre
Kagoshima links rail support to eligible hotel bookings. The useful test is additional room nights and retained revenue, rather than redemptions alone.
japan
Japan’s August Hotel Nights Fall, but the Measurement Matters
August guest nights fell across domestic and overseas travellers. The new survey framework and the difference between guests and rooms shape the interpretation.
hotels
Japan’s Hotel Opening Numbers Can Overstate the Supply Being Added
A new review counts 2,283 rooms across selected forthcoming hotel openings, but estimates a smaller net addition. Hakuba’s hotel renovation illustrates why room supply and the strength of the competition need separate attention.