Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises, in collaboration with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, is expanding its port tours, including the Shikoku Pilgrimage and Hiroshima Okonomiyaki classes in conjunction with the launch of a new cruise ship that will debut this year.

Mitsui O.S.K. Cruises will offer new port excursions through collaboration with local experts in conjunction with the start of operations from December 2024 on two ships, Nippon Maru and this…

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Italy’s ancient ruins Pompeii limits the number of visitors to 20,000 per day as a measure against overtourism

According to the Associated Press, a cap on the number of visitors to the Pompeii ruins in Italy will be set from November 15, 2024. As a measure against overtourism,…

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Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation launches a campaign to help people feel closer to “connections” on Izumoji, “Omikuji” at tourist facilities, etc.

The Shimane Prefecture Tourism Federation will start the ``Good Relationship Day Project'' from November 15, 2024 as part of the wide-area tourism initiative ``& Sanctuary of Relationships'' with the theme…

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Survey on the intentions of visitors to Japan 2024 reveals that 30% of people experienced overtourism during their visit to Japan, and there is a gap between sustainability awareness and action

The "DBJ/JTBF Asia/Europe/U.S./Australia Intention Survey of Foreign Travelers Visiting Japan 2024 Edition" report was published by the Japan Transport Corporation in collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan. We investigated…

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The total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in September 2024, but will decrease by 25% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 65%

The total transaction amount of 43 major domestic travel companies and groups in September 2024 was 320,368,070,000 yen, a decrease of 25.3% compared to the same month in 2019. Overseas…

Continue ReadingThe total handling amount of 43 major domestic travel companies will increase slightly compared to the previous year in September 2024, but will decrease by 25% compared to 2019, and overseas packages will decrease by 65%

How do local residents react to Venice’s entrance fee system? Opinions such as “We should invest in tourism management” and “Profit directly to the region”

Reuters reports on the future of the entrance fee system for day-trippers introduced in Venice, Italy from April 2024. There have been calls for local community involvement in housing rental…

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Tokyo Tourism Foundation improves the value of the experience through city walking tours for visitors to Japan, with professional guides providing historical commentary while looking at ukiyo-e prints

The Tokyo Tourism Foundation has released ``Tokyo Time Travel,'' a guided city walking tour for foreign tourists visiting Tokyo. We aim to become ``TOKYO that continues to be chosen by…

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Advanced hire car dispatch service for visitors to Japan has started, offering everything from transportation to sightseeing information for guests staying at hotels in Tokyo.

News Technology, in collaboration with Daiwa Motor Transportation, has begun offering a premium hire service, ``TOKYO CHAUFFEUR SERVICE,'' targeting hotels in Tokyo. We are also promoting DX of ride dispatch.…

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Marriott’s luxury vacation rental platform now offers 11 Konjaku-so properties, with points awarded through membership program

All 11 properties of the private lodging "Konjaku-so" are listed on Marriott International's Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. It will also be possible to provide points to members of…

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