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Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Chanel to open la Galerie du 19M Tokyo exhibition
Chanel 's Le19M is travelling from Paris to take up residence in Tokyo, on the 52th floor of the Mori Tower, from September 30 to October 20, 2025. The Tokyo edition of La Galerie du 19M is a free exhibition that aims to make the world of French artisanal fashion more accessible and inspiring to all. Visitors of all ages will be able to explore the intricate artistry behind the Métiers d'Art with a curated experience tailored to the Japanese public. Notably, La Galerie du 19M Tokyo will unfold through three chapters: The Festival, an installation by acclaimed architect Tsuyoshi Tane and his agency ATTA; Beyond Our Horizons, an immersive exhibition featuring works by nearly 30 Japanese and French artists and artisans; and Lesage: 100 Years of Fashion and Decoration, a centennial retrospective celebrating the legendary embroidery and weaving house's most iconic creations. Founded by Chanel in 2021, Le19M is a cultural and creative landmark located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It houses 11 historic Maisons d'Art and nearly 700 artisans, including embroiderers, feather workers, flower makers, pleaters, goldsmiths, shoemakers, and milliners.
Fashion Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Chanel to open la Galerie du 19M Tokyo exhibition
Chanel 's Le19M is travelling from Paris to take up residence in Tokyo, on the 52th floor of the Mori Tower, from September 30 to October 20, 2025. The Tokyo edition of La Galerie du 19M is a free exhibition that aims to make the world of French artisanal fashion more accessible and inspiring to all. Visitors of all ages will be able to explore the intricate artistry behind the Métiers d'Art with a curated experience tailored to the Japanese public. Notably, La Galerie du 19M Tokyo will unfold through three chapters: The Festival, an installation by acclaimed architect Tsuyoshi Tane and his agency ATTA; Beyond Our Horizons, an immersive exhibition featuring works by nearly 30 Japanese and French artists and artisans; and Lesage: 100 Years of Fashion and Decoration, a centennial retrospective celebrating the legendary embroidery and weaving house's most iconic creations. Founded by Chanel in 2021, Le19M is a cultural and creative landmark located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. It houses 11 historic Maisons d'Art and nearly 700 artisans, including embroiderers, feather workers, flower makers, pleaters, goldsmiths, shoemakers, and milliners.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Chinese tourist numbers to Thailand plummet 34%, industry awaits recovery
BANGKOK: Thailand's tourism sector is grappling with a significant downturn in arrivals from China, with numbers plummeting by 34% in the first half of 2025. This sharp decline has forced Thai tourism authorities and operators to revise their forecasts and ramp up efforts to attract visitors, amidst a challenging global environment. Statistics for the first six months of 2025 show a cumulative 16,685,466 international tourist arrivals in Thailand, marking a 4.66% decrease year-on-year. A major factor in this slump is the Chinese market, which saw only 2,265,556 visitors, a substantial 34.13% drop. This has pushed China from its top spot, now trailing behind Malaysia, which recorded 2,299,897 arrivals, albeit with a 5.58% decrease itself. Sisdivachr Cheewaratanaporn, Honorary President and Senior Advisor of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), estimates that Chinese tourist arrivals for the entirety of 2025 will likely reach only five million. With 2.26 million already recorded by June, this means an ambitious push to attract at least another 2.74 million Chinese visitors is needed in the latter half of the year. "If we market effectively and stimulate demand continuously, we could see tourist numbers touch six million," Sisdivachr stated. "While this would signify a substantial recovery for this year, it's a reality we must accept that it's less than the 6.7 million recorded in 2024, and below the latest target of 6.9 million set by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)." Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, President of ATTA, emphasised the enduring importance of the Chinese market. "Reducing our reliance on it completely is a difficult task," he explained. "Our priority now is to maintain the flow of travel, given the sheer size of the Chinese market base." He also voiced concerns about the speed of government intervention. "The association hopes the government will implement measures to restore confidence among Chinese tourists more quickly. It's quite slow now; half the year has passed, and the private sector cannot work in isolation. The government must step in." Following the Cabinet's approval of a 3.96 billion baht economic stimulus budget, TAT is dedicating a portion to boost the charter flight market from China. ATTA is awaiting a definitive plan from TAT to allow the private sector to coordinate marketing efforts effectively for the second half of the year, a period fraught with challenges and negative factors. In a proactive move, ATTA is organising "Roadshow to China 2025" in Chongqing, Lanzhou, and Hangzhou from July 27 to Aug 2. This initiative, a collaboration between public and private entities, will see Thai operators engage in B2B matching with leading Chinese tour companies and promote Thai attractions and services. The aim is to revitalise and expand the Chinese tourist market after the impact of Covid-19 and shifts in Chinese travel behaviour led to a 30-40% contraction in arrivals earlier in the year, affecting all segments of the tourism industry. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of TAT, outlined plans for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. The 3.96 billion baht budget, approved on June 24, will fund seven projects. These include the "Thailand Summer Blast - China & Overseas Market Stimulus Plan," with a 750 million baht budget running until July 2026. This plan includes subsidising charter flights at 350,000 baht per flight for at least 1,000 flights from 15 secondary Chinese cities and other potential markets, directing them to key Thai destinations like Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. Joint promotional activities with commercial airlines are also planned, involving at least five airlines. Additionally, initiatives to stimulate the MICE sector and summer camps are in the pipeline, aiming to attract at least 10 partners. TAT projects that the "Thailand Summer Blast" programme alone will generate 33.518 billion baht in tourism revenue from at least 790,000 international visitors. A significant project is the "Trusted Thailand" image-building campaign, with a 300 million baht budget until September 2026. This will involve promoting Thailand through global and regional campaigns featuring prominent figures like celebrities and influencers, emphasising Thailand as a safe destination. Content creation, including films, series, and music videos showcasing Thailand, will also be a key component. TAT is also developing the "Thailand Safe Travel Stamp" to enhance safety standards across the tourism industry and promote accredited operators, aiming for extensive offline and online media reach. Furthermore, a 120 million baht publicity campaign for 2025, running until September, will target international markets by promoting ultra-luxury tourism to high-spending visitors, aiming for 500 million impressions through global influencers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Domestically, the focus is on promoting attractive cities and weekday travel, with a 20 million baht budget and a target of 100 million impressions. Finally, the "Marketing Thai Tourism through Online Travel Agent (OTA) Platforms" project, with an 800 million baht budget, will offer discount codes (up to 17.5%, max 1,500 baht per code, 533,333 codes) through OTAs for international and Chinese tourists. This is expected to generate 7.2 billion baht in direct sales from at least 950,000 international tourist arrivals between June and December 2025. - The Nation/ANN
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Chinese tour operators enter 'hibernation mode' as Malaysian tourists to Thailand overtake China for first time in 13 years
BANGKOK: Thailand's tourism industry is grappling with a significant downturn in Chinese visitors, with many tour operators entering what industry leaders describe as "hibernation mode" as they await a market recovery expected by 2026. The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has warned that Chinese tourist arrivals this year will reach only five million people, with the majority coming for business rather than leisure purposes. True tourist groups are estimated to represent just 20 per cent of arrivals, or approximately one million visitors. The decline reached a symbolic milestone on June 6 when Malaysian tourists surpassed Chinese visitors to become Thailand's top source market for the first time in 13 years, since 2012. Statistics from Jan 1 to 8 June show Chinese tourist arrivals totalling 2,029,481 people, whilst Malaysian visitors reached 2,041,002. The shift follows ongoing safety perception issues that have plagued Thailand's image amongst Chinese travellers, particularly since the disappearance of Chinese actress Xing Xing near the Thai-Myanmar border in early January. Sisdivachr Cheewarattanapor, Honorary President and Senior Advisory Chairman of ATTA, which represents 1,554 members including tour operators and tourism businesses, described the severe impact on the industry. "Since the Xing Xing incident, Chinese tourist confidence has been affected for over five months," he told Krungthep Turakij. "Some tour companies specialising in the Chinese market are in hibernation mode because there's no work, no tours coming in." He explained that stronger companies are struggling to survive whilst hoping for recovery in the remaining months of this year and next year. Weaker operators that relied exclusively on the Chinese market have been forced to suspend operations temporarily. "Some companies have closed entirely," Sisdivachr noted. "They had reopened after Covid hoping the Chinese market would recover to pre-pandemic levels. Last year showed good travel momentum, but now with no customers, they've closed again to wait and see if the market recovers." The tourism downturn is also affecting major property developers' investment strategies. Wallapa Traisorat, CEO and Managing Director of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), revealed that while the company's five-year investment plan worth 100 billion baht remains on track, adjustments may be necessary to align with global economic conditions. "The economy may recover and improve in the next 2-3 years," Wallapa explained. "We're waiting for the right timing to continue investments and focusing on projects where we see market opportunities first." AWC is concentrating its investments on destination model projects to strengthen the potential of both cities and the country by continuously attracting global partners. Key projects include Wang Nakhon Kasem in Yaowarat, Aquatique Pattaya, Lanna Thique Chiang Mai, and The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside hotel project. The company has notably adjusted the timeline for its ambitious Asiatique The Riverfront project, which originally planned to build Thailand's tallest 100-story building. - The Nation/ANN
Skift
10-06-2025
- Business
- Skift
Travel Brands Stick With Carbon Capture Firm Despite Layoffs and Setbacks
Carbon capture may be a promising climate solution, but the gap between promise and delivery is growing harder to ignore. Travel companies working with Swiss carbon dioxide removal firm Climeworks told Skift they are sticking with the company, even as it struggles to scale up operations and makes deep job cuts. Climeworks, which built the world's first commercial plant that removes carbon dioxide directly from the air and stores it underground, recently announced it would lay off more than 20% of its workforce. The company cited 'macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting policy priorities.' Climeworks has deals in place with several well-known travel companies, including Lufthansa, SWISS Air, British Airways, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA). Swiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, was Climeworks' first aviation customer in 2024. The airline has called direct air capture a vital long-term tool for reducing aviation emissions. 'Direct air capture is not only a crucial complementary measure for aviation to achieve its CO₂ targets, but also a highly relevant technology for the future production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF),' Swiss Air has previously said. Lufthansa signed a multi-year agreement with Climeworks and confirmed to Skift that it has no plans to change course. 'Our partnership with Climeworks is in place since 2024,' a Lufthansa spokesperson said. 'Compensation and innovative processes for filtering CO₂ from the air and storing it form a complementary instrument in the Lufthansa Group's sustainability strategy.' Swiss Air told Skift its agreement runs through 2030 and emphasized that payments are only made once carbon capture credits are delivered. A spokesperson said the company wants to support the scaling of the technology. 'Climeworks is currently the only company in the world that operates Direct Air Capture (DAC) commercially,' it added. British Airways announced a contract with Climeworks in the past for a small amount of carbon removal credits, though it did not respond to Skift's recent request for comment. Previously, the airline said carbon removal was essential to its net-zero plans. 'There is no pathway to net zero for aviation without carbon removals,' Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British Airways, said in September last year. The Adventure Travel Trade Association was one of Climeworks' earlier travel-sector partners. It told Skift it is continuing to work with the company. It supports Climeworks through its 'Tomorrow's Air' program, which offers travelers the option to directly remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. 'A Challenging Time' Climeworks says its carbon capture technology works by sucking co2 out of the air and storing it underground in rocks as stable carbonate minerals. source: climeworks Climeworks, which has raised over $800 million, has captured far less carbon than expected. According to the firm has delivered just 1,100 tonnes of carbon removal so far. That's well below the 380,000 tonnes it has signed deals for. Climeworks did not respond to Skift's request for comment. 'We've always known this journey would be demanding,' CEOs Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher said in a statement announcing the layoffs. 'Today, we find ourselves navigating a challenging time.' Still, the company is pressing ahead with its Mammoth plant in Iceland, which has a nameplate capacity of 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year. But in its first 10 months, it only captured 750 tonnes. Once supply chain emissions were factored in, net removals came to just 105 tonnes, the equivalent of the yearly emissions of about eight Americans. Climeworks' older Orca facility in Iceland was designed for 3,000 tonnes per year, but hasn't hit 1,000 tonnes in any single year since opening in 2021. Skift's in-depth reporting on climate issues is made possible through the financial support of Intrepid Travel. This backing allows Skift to bring you high-quality journalism on one of the most important topics facing our planet today. Intrepid is not involved in any decisions made by Skift's editorial team.
