A global study featuring Thailand, Japan, India, New Zealand, Iceland, Italy, and Switzerland reveals how transformative travel is driving emotional growth, cultural understanding, and personal change. The research highlights the growing demand for meaningful travel experiences that go beyond traditional tourism.
APA Hotels is accelerating its international growth strategy as record tourism demand in Japan and rising cross-Pacific travel create new opportunities for hospitality investment across the United States, Canada and other Pacific markets. The Tokyo-based hotel group is seeking to increase its overseas room inventory while strengthening its presence in major gateway destinations. The strategy
Global tourism is entering a transformative new phase in 2026 as destinations including Japan, France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates reshape travel through climate-smart planning, mega-event programming, luxury experiences, and sustainable tourism strategies. As international overnight visitor numbers surged from 1.4 billion in 2024 to 1.52 billion in 2025, governments and tourism
Japan is strengthening its position as one of the world’s most efficient travel destinations with the launch of the new Tourist Pasmo prepaid transport card, a cashless mobility solution designed specifically for international travelers navigating the country’s vast rail, bus, and retail networks. Developed by Pasmo Co., the Tourist Pasmo card is scheduled to launch
Japan is preparing to transform the travel experience for international visitors with the launch of TOURIST PASMO, a new prepaid IC travel card designed specifically for overseas tourists exploring the country’s extensive transport network and cashless payment ecosystem. Starting from May 2026, international travelers arriving in Japan will be able to purchase TOURIST PASMO immediately
