Tag: Japan Domestic Travel
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...
More Japanese travellers shun cities for countryside escapes
Countryside excursions trump city breaks when it comes to Japanese travellers seeking domestic getaways in this Covid era, while family and friends are cited...
Agoda steps up domestic tourism promotions in Japan
Agoda has joined the Japan Tourism Agency’s Go To Travel campaign, ensuring Japanese travellers making domestic bookings on its platform can benefit from the...
Covid-19 sparks trend for micro-tourism in Japan
As more people look to greater personalisation and less crowded, off-the-beaten-track destinations for their next socially distanced getaway, the Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling the...
Japan’s tourism poised for U-shaped rebound
Hospitality experts have expressed confidence that Japan's tourism industry will enjoy a U-shaped recovery from the devastating impact of the pandemic, thanks to its...
