ACCOR STRENGTHENS PREMIUM BRAND PORTFOLIO IN JAPAN WITH SIGNING OF PULLMAN TOKYO GINZA - Accor , a global leader in hospitality, has announced a landmark signing to introduce its flagship premium brand, Pullman, to the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district. The signing of Pullman Tokyo Ginza further enhances Accor's premium offerings in the country. The hotel is set to open in late 2027, offering a blend of modern comfort, immersive design, and pioneering experiences tailored to both business and leisure travellers. Strategically …
TOKYO INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS IN HARMONY WITH NATURE - Climate change will be the major theme at COP29, which will be held in Azerbaijan from November 11, 2024. In this vein, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting major efforts toward environmental protection and sustainable urban planning, to bolster the coexistence between cities and nature. By sharing these ideas with the international community, Tokyo's urban environmental policy can provide mutual, sustainable development models. Conserving Tokyo’s Green S…
Tokyo Gendai Closes First Edition with Robust Sales and Strong Attendance The inaugural edition of the major new international art fair Tokyo Gendai closed with robust sales, ambitious presentations from 73 international galleries, and strong attendance from local and international visitors. Organized by The Art Assembly, and with SMBC Group as Principal Partner, the Fair took place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July) and attracted 20,907 visitors, including leading collectors, art museums, and institutions. Cement…
TOKYO GENDAI ANNOUNCES GALLERY LINE-UP FOR ITS INAUGURAL EDITION IN JULY Tokyo Gendai today announces the list of 79 participating galleries and is delighted to welcome SMBC Group as Principal Partner for the inaugural edition. Organized by The Art Assembly, the Fair takes place at Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July). Comprising galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region, and across the globe, Tokyo Gendai is a major new platform for commercial, artistic, and intellectual exchange and a nexus of cross-cultur…
THE ART ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR, TOKYO GENDAI FOR 2023 - Eri Takane named as Fair Director Tokyo Gendai, a new international art fair, will take place at the Pacifico Yokohama from 7-9 July 2023 (VIP Preview on 6 July) featuring 80-100 leading galleries from Japan, the broader Asia Pacific region and around the globe. Tokyo Gendai is an exciting platform for commercial, artistic and intellectual exchange, and a nexus of cross-cultural discovery. As one of the world’s cultural capitals, Tokyo boasts a dy…
TOKYO OLYMPICS FAILS TO BOOST HIRING ACTIVITY IN JAPAN - Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics games are back at the world center stage after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mega sporting events do not seem to impact hiring activity with active jobs not seeing significant growth in Japan. However, it’s business as usual for companies that are partnering the event. From product launches, customer engagement, providing hospitality support, and business development, companies are making the most of sporting extravaganza, observes GlobalData, …
NO CROWDS AT TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC FOR JAPAN'S TOURISM SECTOR - With the jury still out on whether domestic spectators will be allowed at Tokyo 2020, the prospect of a complete ban on attendance cannot be dismissed. This scenario would be disastrous for several tourism-related industries in Japan says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Ralph Hollister, Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments : “The prospect of no attendance would take things from bad to worse for Japanese businesses involved i…
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