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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 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

Curves Holdings is trying to grow beyond women’s fitness by opening more clubs and pushing into men’s gyms and a new health care brand, while also leaning harder into higher-profit merchandise. The upside depends on keeping membership and subscription demand strong and executing the new rollouts without missteps, with currency swings and weaker-than-hoped sales as key watch-outs.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

Key Takeaways New attractions and themed events are boosting attendance and revenue growth through increased theme park and merchandise sales. Strategic adjustments in hotel offerings and high guest satisfaction are driving consistent revenue enhancement in the Hotel Business segment.Read more