APA Hotel Begins Payment Test with JPYC
Prefer us on GoogleAPA Hotel has launched a test connecting artificial intelligence (AI) travel recommendations with payments using the yen stablecoin JPYC. The goal is to reduce the inconvenience of local spending for foreign visitors from check-in to restaurant reservations, cultural experiences, and payments. UPBOND announced that starting in June 2026, it will operate a test in collaboration with Japan Ticket to guide tourism experiences and restaurant reservations. Since April 2026, UPBOND has been providing pre-check-in and AI agent services for foreign visitors at APA Hotel. This demonstration aims to address the issue of travelers being unable to finalize their local itineraries or local businesses not effectively communicating their content to foreigners. Guests can check and book restaurants and experience products suggested by the AI agent. Payments will be made through a partnership with JPYC, and UPBOND plans to offer an integrated flow from interactive reservations to payments. UPBOND's foundational service, Login 3.0, has around 1 million wallet users and over 4,000 active users daily. Mizooka Shun, the representative of UPBOND, emphasized that the travel experience for foreign visitors does not end with hotel check-in but begins there. This test combines the accommodation flow of a large hotel chain with local tourism products and yen stablecoin payments, showcasing a different approach from previous convenience store payment experiments.
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