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Tokyo's int'l luxury hotels bracing for economic slump

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TOKYO — Bruised by the fallout from the global financial turmoil and signs the tourism industry is shrinking, international luxury hotels in Tokyo are trying to diversify…

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France rebrands itself to keep No. 1 tourism spot

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PARIS — With the opulent French Riviera, iconic Eiffel Tower and luscious vineyards, France stands tall and proud as the world's No. 1 travel destination. But it's…

No. of travelers at Narita during New Year holidays drops

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NARITA — The number of travelers entering or departing from Narita airport over the New Year holidays dropped for the first time in five years due probably…

Japan Airlines launches carbon offset program

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TOKYO — On Feb 3, the JAL Group will start offering via its website a carbon offset program which will enable passengers using its flights to voluntarily…

Shangri-La offers special stay package to mark Tokyo opening

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TOKYO — Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, the first Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts property in Japan, is offering “Discover Shangri-La,” a special stay package in celebration of its opening…

U.S. to require online authorization for temporary visitors

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TOKYO — From mid-January the United States will require short-term visitors without a visa to receive travel authorization via the Internet ahead of time, the U.S. embassy…

Barrier-free tours gain popularity

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So-called barrier-free tours are on the rise at home and abroad as travel agencies try to come up with a wider variety of travel packages…

2009 will be the year of the travel deal

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NEW YORK — The value of the U.S. dollar is surging, gas prices are at their lowest levels in four years, and hotel rates are softening. If you…

Asian airlines brace for recession blues in 2009

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KUALA LUMPUR — The year-end festive season usually heralds a busy period for Asia-Pacific airlines. But this year, a global economic slump has choked passenger and cargo traffic…

JAL plans to raise international fares

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TOKYO — Japan Airlines Corp said Friday it has filed with the transport ministry for increases in fares on key international routes from April 1, including a…