Omio Gets $10M to Fix Japan and Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Travel Booking
Omio has secured a $10 million investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate expansion in Japan and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence.
Tokyo
Tokyo dazzles with its skyline, Michelin-star restaurants, and hidden alleys of izakayas — a city where tradition and hyper-modern life coexist at full speed.
Tokyo dazzles with its skyline, Michelin-star restaurants, and hidden alleys of izakayas — a city where tradition and hyper-modern life coexist at full speed.
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Copenhagen Named World’s Most Liveable City for 2026
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for 2026, topping the EIU ranking ahead of Vienna, Melbourne, Sydney and Zurich.
Alaska Airlines Just Finished Starlink Wi-Fi on 91 Regional Jets as Free Inflight Internet Race Heats Up
Alaska Airlines has completed Starlink Wi-Fi installation across its regional jet fleet, as Alaska and Hawaiian push toward free high-speed connectivity across more aircraft.
Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Fivefold From July
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time since 1978, as the country adjusts charges amid inflation, yen weakness and record tourism demand.
Uber Launches Drift Experience for Travelers in Tokyo
Uber is launching Uber Drift in Tokyo, a limited travel experience that lets visitors ride shotgun with professional drivers at Japan’s Mobara Twin Circuit.
The 10 Best Food Cities in the World to Visit in 2026
Food & Wine’s 2026 Global Tastemakers ranking highlights 10 cities where cuisine shapes the travel experience as strongly as landmarks or hotels. From Hong Kong and Tokyo to Paris and…
Japan Sets Overtourism Control Target for 100 Areas by 2030
Japan has approved a new tourism plan that expands overtourism controls while keeping aggressive visitor and spending targets in place through 2030. The policy signals a shift from simple volume…
Hilton Partners with Yotel to Expand Lifestyle Hotel Portfolio
Hilton signs a franchise deal with Yotel, bringing the tech-driven brand into its new Select platform while preserving its independent identity.
European Airlines Expand Direct Flights as Middle East Routes Disrupt Travel
European airlines are adding direct long-haul flights to Asia and Africa as travelers avoid Middle Eastern hubs amid ongoing conflict.
Japan’s 2026 Cherry Blossom Season Is Expected to Start Early
Japan’s 2026 cherry blossom season is expected to begin earlier than usual, with first blooms forecast in mid-March in parts of western and central Japan. Warmer late-winter temperatures are likely…