The magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Hospitality
May / June 2021
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Hospitality
October 2012
Home from Home
Despite the economic fallout from the Great East Japan Earthquake last year, the serviced apartment market in Tokyo is stable and the industry is doing very well.
Hospitality
August 2012
Let's Go to the Gate
When the Gate Hotel Kaminarimon welcomed its first guests on 10 August, it did so equipped with a philosophy and long-term objective. Occupying the building’s third to 14th floors it stands out—although not as tall—as does its impressive new neighbour across the Sumida River, the Tokyo Skytree.
Hospitality
February 2012
Marketing a Mountain Village
Jason Holt may be building a business, but he says that building a community is his overriding aim. President of Tokyo-based EastEdge Partners, Inc., Holt spends as much time as possible in his adopted hometown of Nozawa Onsen, and he hopes the five properties the firm has across Nagano Prefecture—serviced apartments, hotels and, most recently, a completely refurbished ryokan—will revitalise the village and the region.
Feature Article
February 2011
Your Own Private Banyan Tree
As anyone who has tried it will tell you, there is nothing quite like kicking back in the shade of a banyan tree. A native of tropical Asia, it is revered for providing shelter to weary travellers.
Hospitality
December 2010 / January 2011
BCCJ Members Celebrate Michelin Stars
In its fourth eponymous guide to the world’s finest dining and accommodation (including, for the first time, the cities of Yokohama and Kamakura), Michelin intro-duces gourmands in Japan to 312 establishments: 266 restaurants and 46 hotels — a number of which are BCCJ Members.
Hospitality
August / September 2010
Convenience is Key
As Tokyo vies with New York, London and Asian capitals to be the global business center, MORI LIVING is innovating to help exceed the expectations of international and local residents alike by offering the convenience and comfort of all-in-one central locations.
Hospitality
April / May 2010
More Than Location
Serviced apartments have weathered the recession well, partly due to the nature of the industry, said Martin Fluck, Japan country manager of Oakwood Asia Pacific...
Hospitality
February / March 2010
Embracing the Best
Fergus Stewart, general manager of the ANA InterContinental Tokyo, is one of the few in Japan's beleaguered travel industry to report a successful 2009. But he is quick to point out that the hotel's positive performance had much to do with both the widely held perception that the flagship hotel is an affordable luxury option and the loyal following in Japan.