Connections is proud to announce its first Connections Tokyo event in the Japanese capital in partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau. Set against the backdrop of the bustling city, the event will showcase the destination and it's finest high-end product.
Connections will bring a hand-picked selection of the world’s finest luxury buyers to meet with exceptional hotels, boutique properties, experience providers and destination management companies. Throughout the event, senior executives and experts will discover new business opportunities during one-to-one meetings and thought-leading debate.
Sunday, 09th February - Arrival Day
(All day)
Buyer Transfers from Tokyo Airports to Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Upon arrival at Haneda or Narita airports, please look out for a Connections logo – your driver will be waiting for you. The transfer gives you the opportunity to relax after your flight and take in your surroundings.
Buyer check in at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
(15 minutes)
Buyer transfer to Yakumo-saryo for informal cocktail reception and dinner
(30 minutes)
Place: Yakumo-saryo
Informal cocktail reception, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
(2 hours 30 minutes)
Place: Yakumo-saryo
Informal dinner, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
(30 minutes)
Buyer transfer from Yakumo-saryo to Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Monday, 10th February - Day Two
(1 hour and 30 minutes)
Breakfast
(15 minutes)
Buyer transfer from Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills to opening welcome at Kanze Noh Theater
(1 hour)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
Official opening welcome by Connections and the City of Tokyo
(40 minutes)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(40 minutes)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
Coffee break
(40 minutes)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(30 minutes)
Place: Kanze Noh Theater
ConnecTALKS: Doing Business in Japan with Mr. Akito Tadokoro, director of Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
(15 minutes)
Place: Kobe Plaisir GINZA
Walk to Kobe Plaisir GINZA for Connections Lunch
(1 hour)
Place: Kobe Plaisir GINZA
Lunch, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
(15 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Walk to The Grand Ginza for afternoon meetings
(45 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Coffee break
(45 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Place: The Grand Ginza
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(30 minutes)
Buyer transfer from The Grand Ginza to Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
(1 hour)
Place: Andaz Tokyo
Free time
(2 hours )
Place: Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Dinner, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB, and supported by Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Tuesday, 11th February - Day Three
(1 hour 30 minutes)
Place: Andaz Tokyo
Breakfast
(30 minutes)
Buyer transfer from Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills to Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
(45 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
ConnecTALKS: Tokyo I'm On My Way with Alex Eunkyeong Yu, PhD, PCC, CPF
(45 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
Coffee break
(45 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Place: Nihonbashi Muromachi Terrace
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Walk to Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
(1 hour)
Place: Mandarin Oriental Tokyo - Ventaglio
Lunch, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB, and supported by Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
(30 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Buyer & supplier transfer to NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
(45 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Coffee break
(45 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(30 minutes)
Place: NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI
Meet at the supplier's table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Buyer transfer from NIPPON GALLERY TABIDO MARUNOUCHI to Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
(1 hour)
Place: Andaz Tokyo
Free time
(15 minutes)
Buyer transfer from Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills to Shibuya Scramble Crossing
(45 minutes)
Place: CÉ LA VI Tokyo at Shibuya Fukuras
Connections Cocktails
(15 minutes)
Place: CÉ LA VI Tokyo at Shibuya Fukuras
Connections NOH Performance
(2 hours)
Place: CÉ LA VI Tokyo at Shibuya Fukuras
Closing Dinner, sponsored by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB, and supported by CÉ LA VI TOKYO
(15 minutes)
Buyer transfer to Andaz Tokyo
Wednesday, 12th February - Departure Day
(All day)
Buyer transfers from Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills to Haneda or Narita Airport
