“More Australians are visiting Niseko than even stock favourites, Aspen and Whistler. More than 25,000 Australian skiers a year now visit Japan, with the majority heading to Niseko.”
- Sydney Morning Herald, May 2008
“Annupuri Land L.P. and Capella Hotels and Resorts today announced plans for Capella Niseko, a luxury resort and residences set on 32 acres adjacent to Annupuri-Niseko Mountain in Niseko, Japan and scheduled to open in 2010.”
- Hotels Magazine, April 2008
“Some 86 percent of residents of six major cities in the East Asia-Pacific region would like to visit Japan for sightseeing...Hokkaido was again the most popular destination, picked by 50 per cent of respondents. Respondents said they wanted to visit the northern island to experience hot springs and the food.”
- Poll conducted by Yahoo Japan Value Insight, March 2008
"In the past year, Australian skiers heading to Japan have turned into a snow rush. The Japan National Tourist Office in Sydney says numbers have jumped 30 percent over the previous season."
- Perth Sunday Times, December 2007
"Japan offers possibly the most exotic ski experience in the world with an intoxicating mix of perfect powder snow, incredible food and culture."
- The Australian Way, Qantas in-flight magazine November 2007
"The Niseko area continues to enjoy remarkable growth. Investment returns have been incredible in recent years, with further capital growth expected. Niseko is clearly a world-class ski location, with its real estate still a fraction of the price of comparable international destinations."
- Your Investment Property magazine, May 2007