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Polaris pushes to grow its slice of Japan’s hotel market even as fewer visitors arrive from China, betting that bigger scale and a broader mix of hotel styles keep profits rising. It also leans more on lower-risk operating agreements and adds new customer perks, but the near-term outlook still looks a bit cloudy.Read more

Q3 FY8/26 results update Executing on growth; near-term profitability reflects investment cycle - Q1-3 FY8/26 revenue growth is strong, driven by the first full-year contribution from KIZUNA Holdings, though operating margins are impacted by goodwill amortization, new hall opening costs, and recruitment expenses. The acquisition of Cocolonet demonstrates that M&A remains central to SAN Holdings' growth strategy.Read more

Oriental Land is drawing more visitors by adding new areas, fresh attractions, and seasonal events at its Tokyo Disney parks, while its new hotel and flexible room pricing help lift stays and spending. The big question is whether higher costs, unpredictable weather, and fading post-pandemic splurging could slow the momentum.Read more

Curves Holdings is trying to grow beyond its women-only gyms by opening more clubs and pushing into new ideas like a men’s version and a health-focused brand to bring in new kinds of customers. The upside is that memberships and higher-profit product subscriptions could lift results, but currency swings and a slow rollout could quickly spoil the plan.Read more

Oriental Land could surprise on the upside if its newest park area and Disney-branded hotels pull in more visitors and keep them spending, helped by a wave of travelers from across Asia and smarter, app-driven pricing. The big question is whether rising wages and build costs, an aging home market, and heavier reliance on overseas tourism start to squeeze profits or slow the momentum.Read more

Oriental Land’s Disney resort keeps drawing crowds, but Japan’s aging population, rising labor costs, and more disruptive weather could make it harder to grow and protect profits over time. See why big expansion spending and reliance on one Disney-branded destination may leave the business more exposed than it looks.Read more