General contractor Sato Kogyo is taking on the challenge of “infrastructure tourism,” and has launched a study group to commercialize it.We asked the person in charge about the background and chances of success.

General contractor Sato Kogyo is taking on the challenge of “infrastructure tourism,” and has launched a study group to commercialize it.We asked the person in charge about the background and chances of success.

General contractor Sato Kogyo launches the ``Infrastructure Tourism Commercialization Study Group.'' Why is a company with a rich track record in the construction and civil engineering business now focusing on…

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The world’s hotel industry pays close attention to Japan, and an international conference specializing in the hotel industry says “Japan is the most noteworthy travel destination in the world.”

The world’s hotel industry pays close attention to Japan, and an international conference specializing in the hotel industry says “Japan is the most noteworthy travel destination in the world.”

In September 2024, the conference specializing in the hotel industry, ``AHICE (Asia Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition) Far East Asia 2024,'' concluded its first event in Japan. Source link

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JAL and Garuda Indonesia to start joint business next year, expanding exchanges between Japan and Indonesia

JAL and Garuda Indonesia to start joint business next year, expanding exchanges between Japan and Indonesia

JAL and Garuda Indonesia have agreed to start a joint business on Japan/Indonesia routes from April 2025. The company has already received approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport…

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Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, implements winter traffic and entry restrictions, only for day-trippers, no restrictions during the day

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, implements winter traffic and entry restrictions, only for day-trippers, no restrictions during the day

Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture will implement traffic and entry restrictions during the winter season from December 20, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Strengthen the creation of tourist destinations that…

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Kansai Innovation Center and others conduct demonstration experiment of tourist guidance using generative AI to promote sightseeing tours and dispersion in Kyoto and Arashiyama area

Kansai Innovation Center and others conduct demonstration experiment of tourist guidance using generative AI to promote sightseeing tours and dispersion in Kyoto and Arashiyama area

The Kansai Innovation Center is conducting a demonstration experiment of tourist guidance using generative AI to encourage excursion and dispersion in the Arashiyama area of ​​Kyoto City. Implemented as a…

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A ride-hailing service has started that turns camper vans into “moving hotels,” starting at 260,000 yen per vehicle per night, and is expected to be used at outdoor events.

A ride-hailing service has started that turns camper vans into “moving hotels,” starting at 260,000 yen per vehicle per night, and is expected to be used at outdoor events.

Carstay, a company that provides camping van sharing, has started a service that dispatches camping vans as "mobile hotels" all over the country. We will support areas where there is…

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We asked the person in charge about the “Tourism DX” promoted by JTB, its strengths and the future it aims for (PR)

We asked the person in charge about the “Tourism DX” promoted by JTB, its strengths and the future it aims for (PR)

(PR) JTB provides tourism DX escort support that is close to the local community. We asked about the company's vision for the future of tourism DX and the aim of…

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Local attachment ranking 2024, Okinawa and Hokkaido are at the top, Saitama is at the bottom of the list of people who want to come

Local attachment ranking 2024, Okinawa and Hokkaido are at the top, Saitama is at the bottom of the list of people who want to come

Jalan Research Center conducted a survey of residents and visitors to Tokyo in each of the 47 prefectures to find out their level of attachment to their local area, the…

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JR East begins collaboration with Apple Maps and “Ekinet”, allowing reservations for Shinkansen etc. for searched routes

JR East begins collaboration with Apple Maps and “Ekinet”, allowing reservations for Shinkansen etc. for searched routes

JR East has started collaboration between "Ekinet" and Apple Maps. You can now purchase tickets smoothly on "Ekinet" while keeping the searched route. Source link

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The number of participants over the age of 50 has increased, and repeat customers have been well-received, with comments such as “saving accommodation and travel expenses” and “meeting new people”

The number of participants over the age of 50 has increased, and repeat customers have been well-received, with comments such as “saving accommodation and travel expenses” and “meeting new people”

“Otetsutabi” conducted a questionnaire survey targeting people aged 50 and older who have participated in Otetsutabi. The percentage of participants aged 50 and over will increase from 8% in 2021…

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