Thai hotel in Kyoto seeks ties with community in tourism hot spot

Cafe and activities open to public aim to bring residents and visitors together

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Dusit's Asai Kyoto Shijo hotel was built to encourage interaction between locals and tourists. (Photo by Hirotaka Tamaoka)

HIROTAKA TAMAOKA, Nikkei staff writer

KYOTO -- Thai hotel chain Dusit International's new location here encourages its guests to interact with locals, part of a growing industry trend of consideration for residents in a city that has been prone to overtourism.

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