This week Moscow hotel “Radisson Slavyanskaya” held an event for the travel agencies and the media, and organized a new office for the promotion of tourism in Tokyo, for Russia under the motto “In Tokyo. A Meeting of Old and New.
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Japanese Businesses Target Russia’s Primorsky Krai Region
Russia’s Primorsky Krai (or Primorye) region is quite a gem of the Federation. Located in the Far East coastal region of the Russian Federation, not only is it a tourism magnet with its neighboring Sea of Japan, well established ecotourism segment, rich wildlife, including the majestic Siberian tiger, and other-world attractions such as the massive Sikhote-Alin […]
Japan’s JTB Moves to Expand?
One of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB Group, has signed a deal with emerging tech company llusions Online to enhance the Japanese company’s World Travel eXchange system.
Fukushima Tourism Struggles On
Family and friends of the Ryan family from Florida thought they were crazy. “You’ll come back glowing bright green,” they said. “You’ll die.” “You must be insane,” they were told. But the Ryans were resolute in their determination to stick to their original schedule as planned – Fukushima in Japan. And now, looking out over […]
Guardian Leverages Google Power for Trip Advisory Map
The Guardian News Datablog has come up with an interesting way to display travel warnings issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), using Google’s Fusion Tables. “The world according to Britain’s diplomats” gives you a visual picture of the world’s most troubling travel hotspots, at least according to the UK government. The most dangerous […]
Hong Kong Travel to Boom As Japan Struggles
Tourism in Hong Kong is set for an unexpected boom this Easter as travelers look to avoid visiting earthquake-hit Japan as it struggles to recover from nuclear meltdown.
Corporate Travelers Canceling Trips to Japan
Travel companies from around the world reported cancellations of 60% up to 95% – and complained about the financial impact these had on their businesses.
Mourning, with Japan – Save as Many as You Can
The earth doesn’t stand still, and Japan can be hit by a quake of similar magnitude any minute now. Save as many as you can!
Google People Finder Helps Locate Japan Quake Victims
The powerful earthquake that rocked Japan and sent 30-foot-high tsunamis crashing into the shores has left many travelers in the region disoriented, frightened, and, in some cases, missing loved ones. Google is now featuring its “People Finder” once again, which has helped some local residents and travelers in the area locate each other. The interface […]