JR companies will end the sale of “round-trip tickets” in March 2026, and the handling of “discount certificates” such as student discounts will change in the future

JR companies will no longer sell "round-trip tickets" and "continuous tickets" in March 2026. Due to the nationwide spread of transportation IC cards and the expansion of internet reservations. Source…

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Accommodation reservation management Tripura, 21 “Villa Fontaine” facilities have introduced services, including chatbot and accommodation reservation system

"Villa Fontaine" has introduced Tripla's AI chatbot "tripla Bot," which provides IT solutions for accommodation facilities, "tripla Bot," the accommodation reservation system "tripla Book," and the marketing tool "tripla Connect"…

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What is the key to creating new businesses in the tourism industry? Business development professional explains, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Tourism Foundation hold seminar – January 31, 2025 (PR)

(PR) The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Tourism Foundation held the ``4th Tourism Management Capability Strengthening Seminar'' with the theme of ``Win and business opportunities in the tourism industry…

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JTB aims to create a new tourism experience with “flying cars”, enters into partnership agreement with development company, and aims to develop high value-added products

JTB has concluded a collaboration agreement with SkyDrive, which develops "flying cars." By developing high-value-added products that utilize flying cars, we will create new tourism experiences and support their introduction…

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Rakuten Travel holds “Super SALE”, with advance sales for Rakuten Mobile subscribers and high-level membership users

Rakuten Travel will be holding the "Rakuten Travel Super SALE" from December 20th, 2024, at 8:00 PM on December 4th. Pre-sale for Rakuten Mobile subscribers and Rakuten Travel Bonus Program…

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The Japan Tourism Agency’s supplementary budget for 2024 includes a total of 54.3 billion yen, including high added value, countermeasures against overtourism, and attracting inbound tourists to local areas.

The Japan Tourism Agency has earmarked 54.3 billion yen as a supplementary budget for FY2024. Implemented ``revitalization and high added value of tourist destinations and the tourism industry'', ``improving the…

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78% of people say they would like to use AI in accommodation facilities, but there are some service areas that they feel uncomfortable with, and there are regional differences in tolerance[Telephone]

SiteMinder, a global hotel distribution and revenue management platform, has released its latest report. Approximately 80% of travelers said they would like to experience AI during their stay. Source link

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Hotel Keihan releases accommodation plan with admission ticket to Osaka Expo, 15 stores nationwide, also available at hotel front desk

Hotel Keihan is selling accommodation plans with admission tickets for the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo exclusively on the hotel's official website. We will encourage people to travel to Kansai as early…

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Hotel occupancy rate in Kyoto city in October was 88.8%, the highest post-coronavirus rate, foreigner ratio increased to 66%, Japanese accommodation demand decreased

The occupancy rate in October 2024 at 112 major hotel facilities in Kyoto City is 88.8%. It marked the highest level since the coronavirus outbreak and exceeded pre-coronavirus levels for…

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JAL and NEC use AI to estimate carry-on baggage load, automatically analyze it at the boarding gate, and prevent departure delays

JAL and NEC are conducting a demonstration experiment that uses AI to automatically analyze the number and type of carry-on baggage at the boarding gate. After considering operational methods, JAL…

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