TCVB News
26 July 2010
The new Skyliner: Narita Airport to Tokyo in just 36 minutes
On July 17, 2010, the new rail link to Narita Airport, known as Narita Sky Access was launched and the new Skyliner trains link Tokyo to Narita Airport at a maximum speed of 160km/h, the fastest-ever speed for a conventional rail line. The shortest journey time will be reduced to 36 minutes, taking 15 minutes off the journey time of the existing Skyliner trains, bringing Narita Airport even closer to Tokyo.
The new Skyliner trains have eight cars, with a capacity for 398 passengers and have been designed by world-renowned fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto. The train interiors have ceilings 24cm higher than previous models and all seats are fitted with power sockets. Guidance information is provided in four languages: Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese.
The one-way fare from Tokyo to Narita Airport is ¥2,400. Other options linking Tokyo to Narita are the Narita Express of JR East (60 minutes to Tokyo station, ¥2,940) and the Airport Limousine bus service (60-90 minutes to all major hotels, ¥3,000).
Link: http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/
Source: Keisei Electric Railway Co.,Ltd.
26 July 2010
Prince Hotels' “TOKYO MICE CITY” project launched from April 2010, centering on the Takanawa/Shinagawa area
In April 2010, Prince Hotels, Inc. launched the PRINCE “TOKYO MICE CITY” PROJECT. This is a new project centering on the Prince Hotels situated in the Takanawa/Shinagawa area that is designed to engage in active efforts to attract MICE.
The Takanawa/Shinagawa area is one of the largest transport hubs in Tokyo, with Shinkansen, standard rail and subway connections, and direct, non-stop access to both Narita and Haneda airports. The four Prince Hotels in this area boast a wealth of MICE-related facilities, with a total of 131 meeting facilities, ranging from small and medium-sized rooms suitable for all types of meeting, to a 2,000 sq. m. hall capable of accommodating large-scale international conferences. With a combined total of 5,340 hotel rooms, the Prince Hotels in the Takanawa/Shinagawa area offer one of the largest hospitality complexes in Japan. In addition, the hotels benefit from many traditional Japanese features, including lush Japanese gardens, and the surrounding area has many entertainment facilities and outlets for post-convention events, including an aquarium and concert hall.
When the fourth runway at Haneda airport is put into operation, the airport will be run on a 24-hour basis and opened to a full range of international flights, making access to the Takanawa/Shinagawa area even more convenient from both Japan and overseas. Prince Hotels, Inc. is dedicated to actively attracting MICE events, centering on this lively and accessible area.
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http://www.princehotels.com/en/tokyo-mice-city/guestroom/index.html
26 July 2010
The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 is coming home to Tokyo after 24 years
In 2011, the Tokyo Motor Show will make a return to within the city limits for the first time in 24 years.
The Tokyo Motor Show is the largest auto-related event in Japan, held once every two years. Until now, it has been held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture. In 2011, the Motor Show will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for ten days from Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 11 (open to the public from Saturday, December 3). The public entry to the Motor Show will be three days shorter than the previous show in 2009. The shorter time frame was decided in order to make it easier for domestic and overseas exhibitors to take part in the Motor Show. In addition, in the same way as in 2009, the show period covers two weekends—a move that is designed to attract as many visitors as possible.
http://www.tokyo-motorshow.com/en/index.html
9 July 2010
Tokyo Bay Area Brochure for MICE Planners in China and South Korea released
TCVB has collaborated with the Chiba Convention Bureau and Yokohama CVB to create the Chinese (in simplified Chinese characters) and Korean editions of “Tokyo Bay Area: MICE Brochure” whose English edition was produced last year.
The Brochure targets the expanding incentive travel markets of China and South Korea. Our objectives in producing this book are to group together the three areas of Chiba, Tokyo and Yokohama, brand them as a single “Tokyo Bay Area,” and carry out promotional activities in unison, thereby boosting the area’s attractiveness and ability to attract visitors.
9 July 2010
The 2014 Asia Pacific Congress of Nephrology (APCN) will be held in Tokyo!
TCVB has been supporting Tokyo in a bid to host the 2014 APCN (event scale: 1,000 people). At a meeting of APCN’s Board of Directors held in Seoul on June 5, 2010, it was officially decided that Tokyo will become the host, outperforming competitors China and India.
It will be the first time in 35 years that the APCN will be held in Japan, the host of the inaugural Congress in 1979. The event is planned to be held in Shinagawa Prince Hotel which is popular among Asian participants and is conveniently accessible to and from Haneda Airport which is fast becoming an international hub.
01 March 2010
"Support Program for Corporate Groups" Begins
TCVB launched this new program in October 2009 to support Corporate MICE clients from abroad. In January, TCVB arranged a performance of koto (a traditional stringed instrument) to an incentive group of about 600 people from a Chinese pharmaceutical company, and in February a Japanese drum performance for an incentive group of about 450 people from a media company in Taiwan. Organizers of both of these groups were full of praise for the program.
This program is available for groups or meetings from abroad which exceed 200 room nights total per group. Please see Our Services for more details.
19 Febuary 2010
Second MICE Master Class 2010
Following the class in August 2009, the second MICE Master Class was held from February 8 to 10, 2010 at Toshi Center Hotel. A total of 22 people, all of whom currently work in hotels, travel companies, and other sectors of the MICE industry in Tokyo, attended this class to gain practical skills in dealing with inbound MICE. A follow-up course for attendees of last year's session was also held on February 12, 2010. The participants shared their experiences and updated their knowledge on MICE trends. We plan to offer the classes over the coming year in late August and early February.
16 Febuary 2010
The Capitol Hotel Tokyu to Open October 22, 2010
Tokyu Hotels has announced the details of the Capitol Hotel Tokyu, a new luxury flagship hotel that is due to open on October 22 this year. The hotel will have 251 rooms including 13 suites, as well as five restaurants and bars, and five meeting and banquet facilities including the 540 square-meter Ho’oh ballroom. On the spa and fitness floors there will also be a treatment salon and a members-only fitness center with a 20-meter indoor swimming pool. For more details, please visit
http://www.capitolhoteltokyu.com/en
14 January 2010
Release of the Only Guidebook to MICE in Tokyo: Tokyo Meeting Planner's Guide 2010-2011
TCVB has released the Tokyo Meeting Planner's Guide 2010-2011. The Guide is provided for the use of overseas meeting planners and MICE organizers. This new edition goes beyond a mere update of information, with a tremendous volume of new information being included. This is sure to boost convenience for readers and showcase the attractions of Tokyo more than ever before. A CD-R format has also been created in addition to the printed version.
Please contact the Convention Promotion Department for details.
