Connections Luxury, a global community for senior decision-makers in luxury travel and hospitality, and Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced the return of Explore Tokyo with Connections. The event will run for a fifth edition, 14–17 February 2027, and will bring senior luxury travel professionals for three days of curated one-to-one meetings, cultural experiences and destination-led networking across Tokyo.
Structured one-to-one meetings will sit at the heart of the programme which will also allow attendees to experience Tokyo beyond the expected, with immersive experiences designed to bring the destination to life outside the meeting setting.
Featured properties include The Peninsula Tokyo, 1 Hotel Tokyo and The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel, with the programme also featuring an exclusive event at the adjacent Akasaka Prince Classic House, a Tokyo cultural landmark. Buyers joining the post-event FAM trip from 17-20 February will be hosted at Palace Hotel Tokyo for a deeper exploration of the city beyond the centre.
Greg Reeves, managing director at Connections, said: “Tokyo is a destination our community continues to be incredibly excited by. There’s a real depth to the city’s luxury offering, not just in hospitality, but in culture, craftsmanship, food and the way experiences are delivered.
“Explore Tokyo with Connections is designed to help our buyers experience that first-hand, while creating meaningful business opportunities for our partners through the Connections Way.”
Kazuomi Yamashita, director at Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, added: “Tokyo has always offered more than meets the eye. Through our partnership with Connections Luxury, we can ensure that the people who shape luxury travel globally experience the city as it truly is, with depth, access and intention. We are proud to welcome Explore Tokyo with Connections in February 2027.”
Applications for international luxury travel designers will open on 12 June 2026, while Tokyo-based luxury travel suppliers and partners can apply directly via Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information visit: connectionsluxury.com/events or contact winnie@weareconnections.com
