Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland and Kobe Minato Onsen Ren Become First Lodging Facilities in Japan to Join 'YAICHI Travel Alliance'

Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland (General Manager: Kazushi Hiyama, Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe) and Kobe Minato Onsen Ren (General Manager: Hideki Yokoyama, Location: Chuo-ku, Kobe) announced their partnership with NEXT81 Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Lo Sing Chong Elmas, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) as the first lodging facilities to join the 'YAICHI Travel Alliance,' a luggage shipping agency service for inbound tourists.

With the introduction of this service, inbound travelers will be able to ship items, such as souvenirs purchased during their stay, directly to their homes abroad from the facility. The service is scheduled to launch in June 2026.

■ Background of the Service: Relieving Pre-Departure Stress
While shopping is a major highlight of trips to Japan, many tourists face challenges during last-minute packing, such as insufficient suitcase space or exceeding weight limits. To support a comfortable stay until the very end, the facilities will provide the following conveniences:

● 24-Hour Drop-off
If guests find their luggage overflowing while packing late at night or early in the morning before departure, they can leave their items at the front desk for shipment.

● Travel Hands-Free to the Airport
Guests can avoid the hassle of carrying heavy bags to the airport and the worry of excess baggage fees at check-in, allowing for a light and enjoyable final day of sightseeing.

● Reliable Shipping Network
The service covers 30 countries and regions, including Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Shipping to mainland China is scheduled to begin in June, enabling a wide range of inbound tourists to utilize the service. Domestic delivery in Japan will be handled by Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.

■ Commemorative Campaign: Social Media Collaboration and Promotional Codes
To commemorate the introduction of this service, the following initiatives will be implemented in partnership with NEXT81:

1. Social Media Collaboration
Joint social media posts are planned between the facilities' official accounts and NEXT81’s. Additionally, the facilities' campaign will be featured on the YAICHI service website.

2. Promotional Discount Codes
Promotional codes offering 10%–20% discounts on shipments from the facilities will be issued for six months through the YAICHI Travel website, aiming to attract inbound tourists and promote service usage.

3. On-Site Promotions
Information about the service and campaign will be displayed within the facilities to reach guests directly.

4. Direct Mail Marketing
Promotional efforts targeting YAICHI’s Hong Kong-based members who are potential inbound travelers will be conducted to increase awareness pre-trip.