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This graph belies the Niseko future, just look at the growth from Asia; it now is greater than Oceania and if early indications within our bookings are extrapolated across Niseko that blue line will climb higher. That said…
July 16 2009, 4:37pm | Comments »
Niseko - 11% All Hokkaido - 10% Hakuba - 7% Nagano - 3% Kansai - 3% Tochigi -11% Niseko’s 11% drop off was largely due to the decline in overnight visitors…
July 16 2009, 4:15pm | Comments »
AUSTRALIA: - 37% The Australian market suffered more than most last year due to a dramatic shift in the exchange rate between the AU dollar and the yen Pull back only reverted to 06/07 numbers. ASIA: + 7.9%…
July 16 2009, 4:05pm | Comments »
To gain greater insights into the high end Niseko rental market, we take an in-depth look back at the profile of our guests at The Setsumon. Our guest services team noticed a sudden shift away from a predominantly…
July 16 2009, 3:55pm | Comments »
Our construction team during their early morning assembly meeting. A sneak preview inside The Vale Niseko. The fitout begins in the first level.
July 16 2009, 3:41pm | Comments »
The Hirafu village is the heart of the Niseko resort. If you have visited Niseko the chances are you stayed somewhere in one of the two pictures below. Built on the base of the ski slopes it is…
July 16 2009, 3:23pm | Comments »
Ricardo Tosanni Architecture, the urban planning consultancy firm presented a 118 page document. Step 1 of a very detailed plan for long term sustainable development calls for all electricity and phone cables on Hirafu’s main street to be…
July 16 2009, 2:06pm | Comments »
The Vale Niseko receiving its 5th level concrete slab on July 1st. Japanese workmen prepare the 5th level floor for a concret pour. Japans strength in logistics management is really starting to show, with barely a single project…
July 16 2009, 1:57pm | Comments »
On July 1st, Chinese wishing to visit Japan will find it easier to obtain a travel visa. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the changes to encourage more Chinese tourists to Japan. Previously legislation prevented independent travelers…
July 16 2009, 1:21pm | Comments »
NISADE Chairman Jonathan Martin presents the first in a series of video update on the construction progress of The Vale Niseko. We will be using video media to bring you regular updates over the coming weeks and months,…
June 25 2009, 11:40am | Comments »
A bird’s eye view of the latest works on-site. The final stretch of the “Ace Family Ski Run”, a fine approach to Niseko’s finest accommodation. Construction company Nakayama proudly attached their company name to development.
June 25 2009, 10:18am | Comments »
The Vale Niseko’s shape is curved towards Mt Yotei, to maximise the stunning views from all units. The south eastern wing of the The Vale Niseko (foreground) will recieve fantastic winter sunshine and south western wing will enjoy…
June 18 2009, 1:43pm | Comments »