Tag: Japan Domestic Travel
More of Tokyo to love
Tokyo’s tourism players are responding to a growing desire for outdoor and wellness experiences by crafting programmes that spotlight off-the-beaten track locations and activities. Kathryn Wortley finds out more.
Study ties Covid surge in Japan to domestic travel push
Japan’s introduction of a domestic travel subsidy programme to boost the pandemic-hit sector may have facilitated the spread of the virus in the country,...
Covid third wave hits tourism recovery in Japan
Tourism businesses in Japan have hit another speed bump in their road to recovery from coronavirus, following a further suspension of the government's Go...
Japan agencies brace for more uncertainty as virus surge sparks changes...
Japan’s travel sector is struggling to cope with the uncertainty resulting from developments in the government-backed domestic travel subsidy programme, amid a resurgence in...
Big push for micro-tourism
The rise of micro-tourism as Japan’s domestic travel market springs back to post-pandemic life, aided by a national campaign, has birthed new opportunities for luxury hoteliers in Japan, who are tapping that demand with safety promises, curated activities and creative pivots. By Kathryn Wortley
Japan suspends domestic tourism campaign as infections hit record levels
Japanese prime minister Suga Yoshihide announced on Saturday a partial pause on the country's Go To Travel subsidy programme to boost domestic travel and...
Successful sailings set to spark resurgence of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Domestic cruises have resumed in Japan after a lengthy hiatus due to the pandemic, providing a boost to the travel industry and hope for...
Harness fintech, location-based marketing to spur recovery, say travel experts
Tourism suppliers should employ a strong focus on promoting domestic and near-domestic travel instead of plotting their longhaul strategies during this period, urged speakers...
Tokyo to be added to Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
Tourism suppliers in Tokyo are brimming with optimism that the upcoming addition of the capital city to Japan’s Go To Travel domestic travel campaign...
Local infections, fear hamper Japan’s domestic travel progress
Japan's Go To Travel domestic travel stimulus, which partially covers residents' transport and accommodation expenses, has met with mixed reception and lukewarm uptake in...
