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The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand to Expand in Japan With Plans for Hotel Toranomon Hills

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Slated to open in late 2023, the 205-luxury hotel will debut The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Tokyo and will mark the second hotel within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the Asia Pacific region.

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  • Slated to open in late 2023, the 205-luxury hotel will debut The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Tokyo and will mark the second hotel within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the Asia Pacific region.
  • “We are thrilled for these plans to debut The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand to Tokyo with Hotel Toranomon Hills as part of the landmark Toranomon Hills Station Tower, which will be a cosmopolitan focal point within Tokyo’s newest and innovative business hub for international citizens,” said Sam Sakamura, Hyatt’s vice president Japan and Micronesia.
  • Hotel Toranomon Hills will occupy part of the tower’s first floor as well as its 11th to 14th floors.
  • Once open, Hotel Toranomon Hills will mark the second hotel in Japan within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand portfolio, joining Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoaka, Japan, and is expected to join 35 hotels within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand globally.

AI Chatbot 'Bebot' Launches Multilingual Guidance Service for Accessibility at Haneda Airport as a Demonstration Experiment

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The new automatic response service "Bebot" will be available starting from Jan. 17 to March 31, 2023.

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  • The new automatic response service "Bebot" will be available starting from Jan. 17 to March 31, 2023.
  • In addition, the service is designed with consideration for foreign travelers, the elderly, and the visually impaired.
  • Therefore, Bespoke decided to offer and upgrade the service "Bebot", which can respond accurately regardless of the user's native language or age.
  • At Haneda Airport, the service provides information in English, Chinese, and Korean, in addition to Japanese.

OAG Reveals World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in its Punctuality League 2023

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

OAG , the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed the most punctual airlines and airports in the world as part of its Punctuality League 2023 .

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  • OAG , the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed the most punctual airlines and airports in the world as part of its Punctuality League 2023 .
  • LATAM Airlines (OTP 85.03%) ranked #3 and Azul Airlines (OTP 84.87%) ranked #4 among LATAM carriers.
  • Five European carriers ranked among the Top 20 Mega Airlines, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ranking the highest at #11 (OTP 73.06%).
  • Viva Air Colombia (OTP 81.63%) ranked #7 among LATAM carriers and Southwest Airlines (OTP 71.61%) ranked #14 among U.S. carriers.

Most On-time Airlines and Airports of 2022 Unveiled by Cirium

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Azul Airlines has been named as the global leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.

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  • Azul Airlines has been named as the global leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.
  • Cirium, the aviation analytics company, has published its 2022 On-Time Performance rankings, looking at the top performing airlines and airports worldwide.
  • Ramping back up operations so quickly after an enforced slowdown is not easy to do and the top-ranked airlines and airports in Cirium’s 2022 On-Time Performance Review deserve their recognition for this well-orchestrated achievement.”
    During 2022 airlines had difficulty anticipating the sudden recovery in demand.
  • When the recovery finally came this past year, the industry—including airlines, airports, air navigation providers and other stakeholders—struggled with understaffing and insufficient capacity.

Avidbots Neo Cleaning Robot Used by Many of the Newly Named Best Global Airports

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

For the second consecutive year, Avidbots Neo supports custodial teams within the worlds best and cleanest airports.

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  • For the second consecutive year, Avidbots Neo supports custodial teams within the worlds best and cleanest airports.
  • Six of the worlds top 10 airports , including two of the top three, have deployed Neo, the autonomous floor scrubbing robot.
  • Additionally, the top two cleanest airports use Avidbots autonomous cleaning solution to optimize, streamline and improve their floor care operations.
  • Powered by Avidbots Autonomy , Neo understands its operating environment and takes action to maximize cleaning productivity while minimizing human intervention.

WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS DOCKS IN THE PORT CITY OF YOKOHAMA

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Monday, June 13, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils the latest opening in Japan – The Westin Yokohama. Owned by Sekisui House, Ltd., the 373-room new hotel is set to be the city's haven of well-being and deliver industry-leading wellness experiences designed to empower guests to be the best version of themselves.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westin Hotels & Resorts , part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils the latest opening in Japan The Westin Yokohama .
  • "We are thrilled to expand the brand's footprint in Japan with the opening of The Westin Yokohama," said Jennifer Connell, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts and Vice President, Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International.
  • Design of London, The Westin Yokohama design draws inspiration from the concept of biophilia, which is built on the premise that a connection to nature enhances well-being.
  • Inspired by the hotel's unique location with a modern residential feel, the hotel incorporates elements that reflect Yokohama's longstanding history as a port city and its local culture.

Smiths Detection equips Tokyo International Airport with intelligent technology solutions for a seamless and safe check-in experience

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Smiths Detections products will support the JAL SMART SECURITY addressed by Japan Airlines at Tokyo International Airport Domestic Terminal security checkpoints and utilize cutting-edge technology to realize more advanced security inspections.

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  • Smiths Detections products will support the JAL SMART SECURITY addressed by Japan Airlines at Tokyo International Airport Domestic Terminal security checkpoints and utilize cutting-edge technology to realize more advanced security inspections.
  • It will be introduced from April 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in August 2022.
  • Smiths Detections HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner producing high-resolution volumetric 3D images for quicker baggage assessment and low false-alarm rates.
  • said: At Tokyo International Airport, we have redesigned the system from check-in to the boarding gate, and have strengthened human services, embracing the digitalization of our system.

U.S. Based Yo-Kai Express Launches Autonomous Restaurant Platform in Japan

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Friday, April 8, 2022

TOKYO & SAN FRANCISCO , April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yo-Kai Express, a Silicon Valley-based food tech company today announced the official debut of the Yo-Kai Express autonomous restaurant platform in J.R. East Tokyo, making the machine available in three transportation locations including Japan's Haneda Airport Terminal 2, J.R. East Tokyo Station, and Shibaura Parking Area.

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  • Founded in 2016, Yo-Kai Express is an innovative autonomous restaurant platformthat serves contactless, freshly prepared meals with over 30 menu varieties 24 hours a day.
  • The machine's unique cooking technology creates hot ramen noodles on-demand, just like those served at street-side restaurants.
  • Yo-Kai Express has installed these machines in approximately 50 locations throughout the United States, including airports, hotels, hospitals, corporations, universities, and conference centers, serving over 200,000 meals to date.
  • It is a homecoming for ramen in Japan and the birth of a new culture.

Latest updates on R&D activities at KING SKYFRONT, Japan

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Using the 675-meter bridge it is now possible to walk between the two areas in about 15 minutes, greatly improving mobility and convenience.

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  • Using the 675-meter bridge it is now possible to walk between the two areas in about 15 minutes, greatly improving mobility and convenience.
  • The opening was commemorated by a symposium held by Kawasaki City, Kawasaki
    Institute of Industrial Promotion, Ota city, and Ota City Industrial Promotion Organization.
  • The Kawasaki INnovation Gateway (KING) SKYFRONT is the flagship science and technology innovation hub of Kawasaki City.
  • KING SKYFRONT was launched in 2011as a base for scholars, industrialists and government administrators to work together to devise real life solutions to global issues in the life sciences and environment.

Latest updates on R&D activities at KING SKYFRONT, Japan

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Using the 675-meter bridge it is now possible to walk between the two areas in about 15 minutes, greatly improving mobility and convenience.

Key Points: 
  • Using the 675-meter bridge it is now possible to walk between the two areas in about 15 minutes, greatly improving mobility and convenience.
  • The opening was commemorated by a symposium held by Kawasaki City, Kawasaki
    Institute of Industrial Promotion, Ota city, and Ota City Industrial Promotion Organization.
  • The Kawasaki INnovation Gateway (KING) SKYFRONT is the flagship science and technology innovation hub of Kawasaki City.
  • KING SKYFRONT was launched in 2011as a base for scholars, industrialists and government administrators to work together to devise real life solutions to global issues in the life sciences and environment.