The hotel will feature 149 guest rooms ranging from 42 to 159 square metres, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Nakajima Park and the Toyohira River. The design will reflect Hokkaido’s natural landscape, incorporating residence-style layouts and nature-inspired materials and colors.

Facilities will include two dining venues, a lounge, bar, indoor pool, gym, and a function room. The food and beverage options will include an all-day dining restaurant with river views, a show kitchen with an open atmosphere, and a kappo-style Japanese restaurant offering counter seating and chef interactions. A central lounge and bar will provide a forest-inspired setting for tea and cocktails.

Public areas will evoke seasonal and natural themes, featuring a water installation in the lobby, a library lounge with a fireplace, and greenery-filled relaxation spaces.

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With its prime location and premium amenities, InterContinental Sapporo aims to serve both domestic and international travelers, supporting the city’s tourism growth. The opening will strengthen IHG’s presence in Japan, where it currently operates 44 hotels and plans to open eight more across brands including Regent, Six Senses, voco, and Vignette Collection.

OMO7 Yokohama is part of the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai redevelopment project. This large-scale initiative, led by Mitsui Fudosan and seven other companies, focuses on blending the historic and the contemporary within a mixed-use space. Rather than replacing the former Yokohama City Hall, the development team chose to preserve and repurpose the building, which was designed in 1959 by prominent Showa-era architect Togo Murano. For over six decades, this structure played a central role in Yokohama’s municipal operations.

The new hotel concept is built around the idea of a “legacy hotel,” meaning it will retain important elements of the original structure and reinterpret them in ways that reflect both the building’s history and its new purpose.

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Architectural Details That Live On

Key parts of the original City Hall will be preserved and featured in the hotel’s design. For example, a ceramic tile mural titled “Sea, Waves, Ship” by artist Shindo Tsuji will be restored and installed in the café. A signature staircase from the building’s former civic hall, including its beautifully curved handrails, will be relocated to the hotel atrium.

Other features will be reimagined to match the needs of a modern hotel. The lobby will feature specially designed lighting inspired by the assembly hall’s original fixtures, creating a welcoming glow. Guest rooms and public areas will incorporate colors and textures reminiscent of the original tiles and furniture.

A New Gateway to Explore Yokohama

The hotel’s location makes it an ideal base for discovering Yokohama’s diverse attractions. It sits between the retro charm of the Noge and Isezakicho neighborhoods and the modern waterfront area known as the Bay Area. Guests can explore long-established restaurants, bars, and markets, or enjoy sightseeing spots such as Yokohama Stadium and Yamashita Park.

To help travelers dive deeper into the city, OMO7 Yokohama will offer the Go-KINJO experience. This includes support from OMO Rangers, local staff who guide guests to neighborhood highlights, and a custom Go-KINJO Map filled with local recommendations that are not found in typical guidebooks. Inside the hotel, the public space known as OMO Base will serve as a casual gathering spot for trip planning, taking breaks, or learning more about the area.

The hotel will also include an exhibition area focused on the former City Hall and Yokohama’s architectural and civic history, allowing guests to explore how the city has evolved over time.

OMO7 is a designation within the OMO hotel brand that signifies a full-service city hotel. OMO7 Yokohama will join the ranks of existing properties in Asahikawa, Osaka, and Kochi. Like its counterparts, the Yokohama location will offer a range of amenities including a restaurant, café, library lounge, meeting rooms, a dog-friendly outdoor area, laundry facilities, and more.

Location and Access

OMO7 Yokohama will be located just a one-minute walk from both JR Kannai Station and the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line. The Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line is about seven minutes away on foot.

Reservations are scheduled to open in October 2025.
For more information, visit the official website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/omo7yokohama/

Starting November 27, 2025, Air France will operate three weekly flights from Paris to Phuket. Departures from Paris will take place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while return flights from Phuket are scheduled for Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The service will be operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

With the addition of Phuket, Air France will serve 11 destinations in Asia during the winter season: Bangkok, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Manila, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo-Haneda, and Phuket. The expansion reflects the airline’s response to increasing demand for travel to the region.

Travelers can find full details on flight availability, operating days, and fares on airfrance.com.

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AirAsia Thailand Expands Domestic Network

This expansion will bring AirAsia’s total number of routes from Suvarnabhumi to nine, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key domestic hub alongside the airline’s main base at Don Mueang Airport.

The newly announced routes include:

• Buriram – 3 flights weekly
• Surat Thani – Daily service
• Narathiwat – Daily service

To celebrate the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional fares starting at just 880 THB, available exclusively on AirAsia MOVE and airasia.com. The special fares are on sale until 24 April 2025 for travel between 1 July and 25 October 2025.

While Suvarnabhumi’s role in AirAsia’s network continues to grow, the majority of the airline’s operations remain based at Don Mueang Airport, which serves as its primary hub. From Don Mueang, AirAsia operates the most extensive network of domestic and international routes in the country, offering travelers a wide range of destinations and frequent departures.

With this latest update, AirAsia now operates the following routes from Suvarnabhumi:

• Chiang Mai – 8x daily
• Phuket – 6x daily
• Krabi – 3x daily
• Hat Yai
• Udon Thani
• Khon Kaen – 2x daily
• Surat Thani – daily (from July)
• Narathiwat – daily (from July)
• Buriram – 3x weekly (from July)

This network growth positions AirAsia as the leading domestic carrier in Thailand, with a presence in 37 domestic routes and a growing share of the domestic market — reaching 40% in 2024.

The hotel features 252 guestrooms, each thoughtfully designed with earthy tones, bronze light fixtures, and leather headboards to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. These rooms were part of a transformative AUD$15 million refurbishment completed in 2022, aimed at restoring, inspiring, and rejuvenating guests during their stay.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a newly unveiled ground floor reception area. This space offers a fresh take on the traditional hotel lobby, featuring open reception pods, a striking feature wall, and large-scale pendant lighting, setting the tone for a modern, design-led experience.

While the hotel’s restaurants and bars are currently undergoing extensive reimagining to align with the latest dining trends, they are set to relaunch in the coming months. In the meantime, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, ensuring dining convenience at any hour.

For those looking to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel offers a 24-hour gym and sauna. Business travelers and event organizers will appreciate the six meetings and event spaces, which boast floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and private bar facilities, accommodating a variety of functions and gatherings.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport offers a daily shuttle service for convenient transfers between the hotel and Sydney Airport’s domestic and international terminals, operating from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The service is available for $12 per person, per trip, ensuring seamless pick-up and drop-off.

Other hotels at Sydney airport include Aerotel Sydney – International Terminal 1, Pullman Sydney Airport and Citadines Connect Sydney Airport.

The hotel’s location in the Minato Mirai district places it within walking distance of Bashamichi and Sakuragi-cho stations on the Minatomirai Line, key stops on Yokohama’s efficient rail network. This connectivity, combined with the city’s extensive road systems and proximity to Haneda Airport, makes the location easily accessible for domestic and international travelers.

Conrad Yokohama will include an executive lounge, multiple dining venues, event spaces, a wedding chapel, a fitness center, a spa, and an indoor pool. The design will reflect Yokohama’s transformation from a historic trading port to a global urban center, offering a sophisticated experience for visitors.

The hotel’s surroundings offer a blend of cultural and recreational attractions. Nearby landmarks include the Pacifico Yokohama convention center, the iconic Landmark Tower, the Red Brick Warehouse, and the bustling Chinatown. Shopping, dining, and entertainment options in the Minato Mirai area further enhance the appeal of this location for visitors.

Yokohama’s transportation infrastructure, including well-integrated rail and road systems, positions the city as a convenient destination for events and tourism. The addition of Conrad Yokohama will build on this reputation, joining Hilton’s existing property in the area, Hilton Yokohama, which opened in 2023. The two properties will provide diverse accommodation options, strengthening the city’s standing as a hub for international conferences and luxury travel.

Following the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton at Kyoto Station in March of this year, which provides travelers with convenient access to transportation hubs, Hilton Kyoto expands the brand’s presence by offering a luxurious retreat in the city’s heart. Together, these openings signify Hilton’s commitment to catering to a diverse range of travelers in Kyoto.

The hotel features 313 guest rooms starting from 40 square meters, combining traditional aesthetics with modern comforts for a serene stay. The ninth-floor Executive Lounge, inspired by Kyoto’s traditional townhouses, offers exclusive services for Executive Room and Suite guests, including breakfast and afternoon tea with views of the cityscape and rooftop garden.

Guests can enjoy diverse culinary experiences across four dining venues: an all-day dining restaurant with an international menu, a specialty restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine made with local Kyoto ingredients, a lobby café and bar inspired by Kyoto textiles, and a rooftop bar on the tenth floor. The rooftop bar provides panoramic views of the Kamo River and the Higashiyama mountains, making it an ideal spot for seasonal events like the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi fire festival.

Conveniently located just a two-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Hilton Kyoto offers easy access to local attractions. With its harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, the hotel invites guests to create unforgettable memories starting from its grand opening on September 12, 2024.

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Passengers with pre-booked flights will have their bookings automatically transferred to Don Mueang for flights departing after the relocation date. This transition also enables more seamless connectivity within Bangkok, as Don Mueang Airport is considered more accessible to the city center compared to Suvarnabhumi. Thai AirAsia X aims to enhance overall customer experience with this strategic relocation, catering to increasing travel demand and expanding route offerings to international travelers.

The new Gatwick route is aimed at enhancing the travel experience for both leisure and business travelers, offering more flexibility and convenience for passengers flying between Southeast Asia and the UK. Gatwick Airport is a major hub for flights to various European destinations, making this new service particularly attractive for travelers connecting to other parts of Europe. Additionally, the launch of this route coincides with increasing demand for air travel as global tourism and business activity continue to rebound.

Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 fleet is known for its advanced features, including fuel efficiency and enhanced passenger comfort. The aircraft is equipped with modern in-flight amenities that cater to a wide range of travelers, from economy to business class, ensuring a premium experience regardless of the cabin class chosen.

Hotel Indigo Changi Airport Terminal 2

Facilities will include a rooftop day club, bar, and an infinity pool with views of the runway. The design will feature a ‘Floating Forest’ with layers of lush rainforest and hanging plants stretching over seven stories. The hotel will complement Changi Airport’s existing landside hotels, Crowne Plaza at Terminal 3 and YOTELAIR in Jewel, increasing the total number of landside rooms to 960 by 2028.

Changi Airport currently hosts three airside hotels for transit passengers. This new addition is part of Changi Airport Group’s effort to meet growing travel demand and provide differentiated facilities for visitors. The hotel will enhance convenience for travelers and attract more visitors to explore the Changi Airport and its attractions.