Les Clefs d'or Japan

Newsletter "Keynews vol. 3" 2011. 11

2012-01-04T04:48:17Z

Kindly find attached our 'Newsletter vol. 3'.

The 14th Anniversary Dinner was celebrated at the Park Hyatt Tokyo on Nov. 16th.

KeyNews_Vol_3.pdf

Petit Tour in October "Nezu Museum''

2011-11-26T16:22:51Z

We visited ''Nezu Museum'' on October 19th.

NEZU Museum.pdf

Newsletter "Keynews vol. 2" 2011. 9

2011-10-10T08:03:57Z

Our Newsletter "KeyNews Vol. 2" written about Fam Trip in Kyoto and Asian Congress in Hong Kong and Macau has been distributed.

We hope more and more people will visit Japan, and experience our traditional culture and arts!

Bi-Monthly Meeting at Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers

2011-09-25T12:50:44Z

On Sep 21st. 2011, Les Clefs d'Or Japan bimonthly meeting held at Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers.

Participants: 9 people

Ms. Miyako Wada (Imperial Hotel, Osaka) and Mr. Naohiko Wako (The Westin Sendai) gave the speech at the monthly meeting of JCA (Japan Concierge Association).

"The path I have walked along as hotel person" by Miyako Wada

�gGreat Earthen Japan Earthquake 3.11 �|Report and Lessons for emergency response –�g by Naohiko Wako

Fam Trip in Kyoto 2011. 9

2011-09-25T05:01:12Z

On the 20^th September, 2011, we had a Fam Trip in Kyoto organized by Tourism Division, Kyoto City.
Objective:

Introducing Les Clefs d�fOr Japan
Visit the main attractions
Interviews with tour operators
Building good relationship

Increased knowledge of culture and real tradition experience

We had an experience of �eBeautiful Maiko dancing show & Kyoto Cuisine�f at the traditional Japanese INN �gHatanaka�h

Lectured at �gTomihiro Hand-Dyeing Yuzen�h, �gNishiki textile fine arts of Tatsumura KOHO�h, and �gThe Ando Japanese Doll shop�h.

We thank Mr Hiroaki Kakinuma, Government of Kyoto City and everyone for organizing this Fam Trip for us.

Thank you very much.

The 7th Asian Congress in Hong Kong 2011, August 23-26

2011-09-10T14:17:22Z

The 7^th Asian Congress in Hong Kong on August 23 - 26

Asian congress was held in Hong Kong from 16 countries all over the Asia including Canada and U.S.A , total number is 123 member.

The 1^st day: 23^rd August ^�@Before the welcome cocktails, stop by over view of Hong Kong at SKY100. Welcome cocktails starts somehow, welcome dinner started about 2 hours later at Jumbo floating restaurant. The tone of the bagpipe is played. It started by the Chinese shishimai and the performance of the gong by Mr. Fred Lui, Ms. Virginia Casale and Mr. James Tien Chairman of Honk Kong Tourism Board

The 2^nd day: 24^th August Macau Experience

Wear the shirts prepared by all participants to get in the Turbo jet ferry.

We heard about the lecture of the guest speaker of Mr. Grant Bowie, President of MGM Grand Paradise Limited. All the members from Japan the gratitude to all support and safety of Japan after the earthquake disaster were announced to other participants. After the lunch time, the famous place which feels the history of Macao was visited. Cocktails and dinner at Galaxy Macao, it is as same as Las Vegas!

The 3^rd day: 25^th August�@�@Half –day group breakout sessions at Langham Hotel

Theme: Asian Hospitality and the Future

Mr. Andrew Tang,Hospitality Industry training and Development Center

Ms. Taren Tam, Harbour City / Mr. Duncan Palmer Langham Hong Kong

Ms. Coco Cheng, Burbery Asia

After the lunch at Morton�fs steak house, about 3 hours free time. We all changed into dress, tuxedo and national costumes and left for Gala The greatest attention of this Congress was the last dance.

It was able to recognize of the warmth of people of Asia, and tenderness, and was able to have the consciousness that we would do our best towards next Congress!

The next Congress is Thailand in 2013!

Ms. Masumi Tajima (Mandarin Oriental Tokyo)

Ms. Naoko Tsugita (Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel)

Ms. Hiroko Maruyama (The Ritz Carlton Tokyo)

Mr. Kullen Ryu Ozaki (Peninsula Tokyo)

Ms. Aiko Imaizumi (Grand Hyatt Tokyo)

Ms. Emi Kato (Shangri La Tokyo)

Mr. Koji Notake (Shangri La Tokyo)

Mr. Osamu Hamasaki (Hotel Okura Tokyo)

Ms. Kumiko Hitrakata (Mandarin Oriental Tokyo)

Ms. Asako Onoyama (ANA Intercontinental Tokyo)

Mr. Yasutoshi Abe (Conrad Tokyo)

Writer: Naoko TSUGITA

Newsletter "Keynews vol. 1" 2011. 7

2011-08-17T20:35:13Z

Our first Newsletter "Keynews" has been distributed written specifically for our international peers.We created this newsletter in an effort to advertise a "Safe and Fun Japan" to our international counterparts, and we plan on publishing "Keynews" bimonthly.

Petit Tour in June "Japanese Culture Experience"

2011-06-25T02:32:21Z

Japanese Culture Experience

"Pottery"

During a brief break in the rainy season when the beautiful hydrangeas are fully blooming, we have been experienced Japanese culture.

The Japan Ceramics Club since nearly 45 years, with the support of many renowned Tea Masters, Cultural and Business leaders, is the place for everyone to enjoy pottery in the corner of the Togo Shrine in Harajuku, one of Japan�fs leading fashion city.

We learned the history of Japan's unique pottery that was deeply related with Tea Culture, then we challenged ORIBE YAKI, a famous pottery of the very traditional but novelty designs. Although we worked in serious look, the atmosphere was warm and smooth.We really enjoyed it.

It takes almost a month to complete but we look forward to seeing our personal work.

There are special courses provided for visitors, so please be free to contact us if you are interested in learning Japanese pottery art.

Teacher Ms Kurihara

Wait for a month! Reported by Ikuyo Takeuchi on 2011/06/15

Ms Naoko Tsugita (Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel) 2011. 05

2011-05-25T00:50:17Z

Wednesday, 18th May 2011, we had a great pleasure and honor to officially introduce Ms Naoko Tsugita (Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel) as a new U.I.C.H "Les Clefs d'Or" adherent member.

Congratulations Tsugita-san and a warm welcome to our family.

Message from Japan!

2011-04-29T15:56:23Z

Dear our friends and colleagues around the world

On behalf of the Japanese section I wish to share a warm hello to all of our friends and colleagues around the world! As the newly elected President of the Japanese section, I want to start by thanking all of you for your support from all over the world.

It is now just over a month since the earthquake and tsunami hit the coast of Tohoku region in Japan. We are very grateful for the generous contributions and support that we have received from our friends and colleagues all over the world. The outpouring of encouragement and solidarity that we have received from the global community has encouraged us to put all of our efforts into recovery.

We at Les Clefs d�fOr Japan will continue to distribute the latest detailed and accurate information about travel to Japan. Most regions of Japan were unaffected by the earthquake, and we invite you to see the present condition of Japan for yourselves. We hope the world�fs media and tourism professionals will visit Japan and observe first-hand how Japan is still a unique and attractive travel destination. We continue to welcome visitors from all over the world with an unchanging spirit of hospitality, as we have always done.

We thank all of you again for your messages of encouragement, prayers, and support that are helping our nation recover from this disaster.

We all look forward to seeing all of you at the London Congress in 2012.

In Service Through Friendship,

Masumi Tajima

President, Les Clefs d�fOr Japan

Chief Concierge

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

U.I.C.H Full Member Ms. Misa Yamamoto (Hotel Granvia Kyoto) 2011. 02

2011-02-20T14:15:51Z

On Wednesday 16th February 2011, during Japan Concierge Association monthly meeting, held at Imperial Hotel Osaka, Ms. Higashide, President of Les Clefs d'Or Japan had a great pleasure and honor to officially introduce Ms. Misa Yamamoto (Hotel Granvia Kyoto) as a U.I.C.H "Les Clefs d�fOr" Full member.

Congratulations Misa!

Mr Kazuyoshi Nishikawa (The Westin Osaka) 2011. 01

2011-01-31T14:27:26Z

Wednesday, 26th January 2011, we had a great pleasure Mr Kazuyoshi Nashikawa (The Westin Osaka) as a new U.I.C.H "Les Clefs d'Or" adherent member.

Congratulations Nishikawa-san and a warm welcome to our family.

Seminar with Japan Concierge Association in Tokyo 2011

2011-01-30T12:28:36Z

On January 26, 2011, Les Clefs d�fOr Japan invited Mr Colin Toomey, Chief Concierge of Shangri-la Hotel Sydney, International 3rd Vice President of Les Clefs d�fOr to speak at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. The theme of the seminar was �gThe Future Concierge. Where to Now?�h

Mr Toomey spoke based on his many years of Concierge experience, and we learnt 1. Networking 2. Effective use of the Internet 3. Presentation and Communication 4. Role of a Professional Hotel Concierge 5. What Does It Mean To be a Les Clefs d'Or Concierge?

The seminar, which included firsthand stories by and discussions among the approximately120 members and guests in attendance, was extremely fruitful for all of us.

I would like to take this time to thank the General Manager of The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Mr Hisamasa Takei, for so generously providing us with the banquet hall, and to the organizing committee, who worked so hard to put the seminar together.

Also,we appreciate the companies support supported us in this seminar.

Thank you so much,

Les Clefs d�fOr Japan

The 13th Anniversary dinner at Bulgari Il Ristorente 2010. 11

2010-11-30T04:58:36Z

We held our 13th anniversary at the famous restaurant �gBulgari Il Ristorante�h on the 16th November. We enjoyed the food, service and the atmosphere that they created for us for our special dinner.

We thank Mr Clarry Troy, General Manager of Bulgari II Restorente, and for organizing this wonderful night.

Thank you very much.

http://www.bulgarihotels.com/en-us/tokyo-restaurants/ginza/il-ristorante/il-ristorante

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Social Meeting with Relais & Chateau Japan 2010. 10

2010-11-01T04:52:05Z

On the 14th October, Relais & Chateau Japan invited us to have a meeting at Gora Kadan in Hakone. It was our third meeting with them and we had a great time thanks to their warm hospitality and the tranquil atmosphere of Gora Kadan.

It was a nice opportunity for members to meet the members of Relais & Chateau Japan and to talk about our service in an intimate setting.

We thank Ms Miwako Fujimoto, Okami of Gora Kadan, and other members of Relais & Chateaux Japan for organizing this wonderful event.

Thank you very much.

http://www.gorakadan.com/