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National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Launches “Let’s Talk Art! Online,” Conversational Program in English, from February 2022

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) in Japan launched “Let’s Talk Art! Online,” an online conversational program in English, on February 2, 2022. Applications are accepted through Viator. Unlike guided tours where people only listen to explanations of art pieces, “Let’s Talk Art!” is an experiential program in which participants interact with each … Continued

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH VIRTUAL TOWER LIGHTING CEREMONY AND FESTIVE FIFTH AVENUE LOBBY WINDOW DISPLAY

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— To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the building will shine red for its 22nd consecutive year The Empire State Building ( https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3427675-1&h=3155977270&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.esbnyc.com%2F&a=The+Empire+State+Building ) (ESB) today announced a Lunar New Year celebration on Jan. 30 with a virtual lighting ceremony and reveal of a new, festive Fifth Avenue Lobby window installation to celebrate the … Continued

Discover the hidden treasures of Japan: a spectacular cultural legacy, in unity with nature

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Last November, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization, revealed additional special content featuring exclusive destinations for its Japan Heritage website. The content helps provide a more relaxed travel experience; soaking in the local atmosphere and taking a deep dive into Japan Heritage’s unique combination of historic traditions and … Continued

Priority Pass Adds 183 New Lounges and Experiences In 2021

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-Leading airport lounge and experiences programme adds 134 new premium lounges and 49 new experiences to network in 2021 -Reveals it has at least one experience covering 95% of all international flights, from the 100 busiest airports globally -Priority Pass drives premium travel experiences by giving Members access to even more dining, sleep, and spa … Continued

Jiangsu launched 5 tourist routes to explore winter in Charm of Jiangsu

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In January 2022, with the coming of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Jiangsu has launched 5 tourist routes with Jiangnan characteristics during the period of the Spring Festival. Here, people can find the perfect experience between winter sports, hot springs, beautiful scenery, food and folk customs. Jiangsu welcomes the world tourists to feel the Charm of … Continued

Five tourist routes are launched to explore winter in Charm of Jiangsu

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With the coming of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Jiangsu has launched 5 tourist routes with Jiangnan characteristics during the period of the Spring Festival. Here, people can find the perfect experience between winter sports, hot springs, beautiful scenery, food and folk customs. Jiangsu welcomes the world tourists to feel the Charm of Jiangsu in winter … Continued

“CULTURE GATE to JAPAN”

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– A Cultural Communication Project by the Agency for Cultural Affairs – Media Arts exhibition fusing traditional Japanese culture and technology to be exhibited at Haneda Airport and one other location starting Wednesday, January 19, 2022 The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, launched an innovative cultural promotion project called “CULTURE GATE to JAPAN” … Continued

STAYING OR GOING? the way people travel is changing; how would this impact the tourism ecosystem?

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In the new issue of its appraisal. at present, praxis starts a discussion on STAYING. GOING. & TOURISM Public life has been almost halted for more than a year: countries closed, travel frozen. Economies dependent on tourism have been challenged. Cultural institutions, fairs and congresses, travel agencies, accommodations, restaurants, and retail – the entire ecosystem … Continued

LOTTE HOTEL expands its global operation with lifestyle hotel brand ‘L7’ launching in Chicago

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– LOTTE HOTEL acquired ‘Kimpton Hotel Monaco’ USA – L7 brand to be launched, actively setting out to USA – A historical stroke of ‘K-hotel’ connecting East(NYC)-Middle(Chicago)-West (Seattle) The biggest hotel group in South Korea, LOTTE HOTEL has completed its acquisition contract for Kimpton Hotel Monaco located at 225 N Wabash Avenue, Chicago, USA on … Continued