United Nations to hold first tourism ministerial meeting at COP29 to discuss “tourism’s place” in climate action

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) began on November 11, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. On November 20, a meeting of tourism ministers will be held for the first time…

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The purchasing intention index of visitors to Japan has declined, and the outlook remains unchanged, according to a survey conducted in the third quarter of 2024.

Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting and Ingester have compiled the results of the "Inbound Purchasing Willingness Index" for the third quarter of 2024. The current level DI and current judgment…

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China’s travel and tourism BtoB business meeting “ITB China 2025” begins accepting applications for exhibitors – to be held in Shanghai from May 27th (PR)

(PR) From May 27th to 29th, 2025, the travel and tourism industry B2B exhibition and international conference “ITB China 2025” will be held in Shanghai, China. We have recently started…

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Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, carries out the “Himi Support Discount Campaign”, discounting accommodation fees by up to 10,000 yen, in support of recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Himi City Tourism Association in Toyama Prefecture is running a ``Himi Support Discount Campaign.'' If you book a hotel, inn, or guest house in Himi City during the reservation period…

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Global giant Trip.com launches experience-oriented resort business at Fuji Kawaguchiko, plans to open in 2025 in response to demand from visitors to Japan

Trip.com Group has launched the "THE TOKI Fuji Kawaguchiko by Trip.com Group" resort project. We aim to develop a resort where you can experience the unique charm of Japan. It…

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KNT-CT’s interim financial results for FY2024 show an increase in sales but a decrease in profits, a decrease in contract business handling, and the results of business structure reforms.

KNT-CT Holdings' sales for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2025 were 134,422 million yen, an increase of 8.0% compared to the same period last…

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LCC ZIPAIR, new option to purchase additional seats on board, emergency exits, front rows, etc. Honolulu flights starting from 2000 yen

ZIPAIR has started selling "Seat Plus", a new option that allows you to purchase additional seats on board. Advance sales will not be conducted on reservation sites or at airport…

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Business to strengthen taxi supply in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, introduction of taxi apps and Japanese version of ride-sharing increased number of vehicles operating at peak hours by 30%

The taxi app GO revealed the results of the "Karuizawa Taxi Supply Strengthening Project" being implemented in Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture. During the peak hours of the Obon period, the…

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What is the sustainability of next-generation cruise ships? We boarded a large cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and covered environmental measures.

Cruise companies around the world are working to launch passenger ships powered by clean LNG. We boarded the large passenger ship "Sun Princess", which will enter service in 2024, and…

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Major cruise line in the world makes major investment in private resort development, creating new opportunity to increase profits

Reuters reports on the private resort development underway by the world's major cruise companies. Royal Caribbean's ``Perfect Day at CocoCay'' opened in the Bahamas in 2019, prompting rivals to increase…

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