Japan Considers Casinos for Tourism
TOKYO, Japan, February 27, 2006. Japan's ruling political party is considering legalising casinos in a bid to attract more overseas tourists, according to the Kyodo News agency.
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) may encourage removing Japan's ban on gambling spots, after Singapore uplifted a ban last year in order to boost tourism. Casinos could attract many tourists and help to boost the economy, an unnamed lawmaker on an LDP subcommittee on gambling was quoted by Kyodo as saying.
The subcommittee is looking to produce an interim report in April. This will outline possible legal changes and what casinos would be like if they are legalised. Over five million foreign tourists visited Japan in 2003, according to government statistics. Tokyo is keen to increase its tourist arrivals to ten million by 2010.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
