December 1, 2022
An unknown side of Japan, only 30 minutes away from Tokyo
Clients’ looking for a quick trip to see a hidden side of Japan? Try Kawagoe, just a short 1-hour direct train trip from Tokyo Ikebukuro, it is a destination to immerse oneself into the true history of Japan. Kawagoe is most famous for its many traditional buildings, which have earned it the nickname Koedo (literally “Little Edo”).
Read More…December 1, 2022
Travel through one of Japan’s greatest spring destinations in comfort and luxury
Start in Tokyo and experience the local spring attractions (Asakusa, Sumida River & Sumida Park) before heading off on a scenic, non-stop train journey to Nikko, a great short-stay destination only 2 hours from Tokyo.
Read More…November 9, 2022
Ultra-luxury Tokyo address to be set within Japan’s tallest building
Dorchester Collection will expand its stable of ultra-luxury hotels to Asia for the first time, having been selected to manage a new property in Japan’s highest building, the ‘Torch Tower’ in Tokyo.
Read More…November 4, 2022
Hands-on experiences galore for first overseas Okinawa famil since the pandemic
Japan is open to tourism again, and what better time to host the first famil visit to Okinawa in three years. Antonio Khattar, The Walshe Group’s Account Manager for Okinawa Tourism, has just returned from escorting a small group of travel product managers to the region, and shares his experience here with LATTE.
Read More…October 13, 2022
New itineraries developed in collaboration between Melbourne and Tokyo offices
Abercrombie & Kent is responding to demand for Japan as the country’s border restrictions eased this week, offering a suite of luxury journeys and cruises.
Read More…October 13, 2022
New adventure across Bhutan unveiled
Captain’s Choice has released its 2023 international itineraries, offering journeys across Asia and the return of two iconic journeys, Safaris & Spices of Sri Lanka and Heart of Ancient Japan.
Read More…October 6, 2022
Expanded ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse voyages collection
As Japan welcomes the rest of the world, delve deeper into the country’s cultural and natural wonders with an expanded Scenic Eclipse 2023 voyage collection to explore the iconic East Coast and historic West Coast. Visit more than six new ports including Hachinohe, Shimizu, Muroan, Sakai Minato and the spectacular ports across the Aleutian Islands.
Read More…September 22, 2022
New joint venture with Kiraku to specialise in modern-style ryokans
Hyatt Corporation is entering the Japanese hot spring ryokan market with a new hospitality brand called ATONA. The joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku plans to introduce a collection of modern-styled onsen ryokans in Japan targeting global travellers.
Read More…August 9, 2022
New ‘House’ flagged for Shibuya, Tokyo
Swire Hotels has unveiled plans for a new luxury hotel in Tokyo under The House Collective brand. Set in the neighbourhood of Shibuya, the as-yet-unnamed House – due for completion in fiscal year 2027 – will be the first outside China for The House Collective; a notable milestone for the brand which marks the start of a new phase of expansion.
Read More…July 27, 2022
Travel partners get educated on destination highlights
Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures welcomed wholesalers, tour operators and travel advisors for an evening of Japanese taste sensations and to discover more about the prefectures at an event in Brisbane last week. The function was held in anticipation of a full reopening of Japan in the near future.
Read More…May 24, 2022
Fairmont Tokyo earmarked to debut in 2025
Accor will debut its luxury Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand in Japan with its first property earmarked to open in 2025 in Tokyo.
Read More…May 19, 2022
Virtuoso GM ANZ pinpoints the moment Australian travellers felt uncoupled
The 31st of January 2022 not only turned out to be a significant day in the career of Rafael Nadal’s tennis career, winning his second Australian Open in the early hours that Monday morning. It was the same date on the calendar that Fiona Dalton, the then freshly appointed General Manager of Virtuoso for Australia and New Zealand, says was a turning point in the confidence of Australian travellers’ to venture abroad again.
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