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IHG Hotels has launched a MiniApp on Japan\u2019s top messaging platform, LINE, letting users book rooms, manage rewards, and redeem points\u2014all within the app. With LINE used by over 90% of Japanese smartphone users, this move makes hotel planning seamless. The integration enhances IHG\u2019s local presence, aligns with government digital goals, and reflects a shift toward travel that blends convenience, personalization, and cultural connectivity in the digital era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

IHG Hotels has launched a MiniApp on Japan\u2019s top messaging platform, LINE, letting users book rooms, manage rewards, and redeem points\u2014all within the app. With LINE used by over 90% of Japanese smartphone users, this move makes hotel planning seamless…. 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