Rakuten Travel Accommodation Numbers Recover but Still Below Peak

Rakuten Travel has reported a rebound in its registered accommodation count, moving back into positive territory after a period of decline. However, the number remains short of the all-time high, though it is approaching that level. The turnaround reflects efforts to attract new lodging partners and retain existing ones in a competitive online travel market. Analysts note that while recovery is encouraging, reaching and surpassing previous peaks will require sustained growth strategies.