The Japan Tourism Agency and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry hold a briefing for businesses regarding the review of the tax-free system, and present a direction and future timeline for a “check-and-confirm system for taking items out of the country” at the time of departure.

In light of the inclusion of a "Draft Review of the Tax-Free System for Foreign Tourists" in the FY2024 Tax Reform Outline, a "Duty-Free Forum" was held to explain the…

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“Remote Customer Service and Reception System” solves the problems of tourism business operators, what is the content of the service that improves business efficiency and customer satisfaction? (PR)

(PR) "InterPlay Elastic Framework" enables remote responses by staff in remote locations and unmanned customer service by AI. ALSI will introduce the contents of the service and how to use…

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Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 to open soon, with increasing number of exhibitors from overseas, expanding from the US and Europe

Tourism EXPO Japan 2024 (TEJ) will open on September 26, 2024. The latest details of the event have been announced. Increase in exhibitors from overseas. Source link

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Cathay Pacific to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi in premium cabins on all routes, with connectivity available on all aircraft by 2025

Cathay Pacific will begin offering free in-flight Wi-Fi access to first and business class passengers, as well as Cathay Diamond members (regardless of class) on all routes until the end…

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Same-day baggage delivery service from Kansai Airport to Kyoto to be launched by transportation company from November 2024, 3,980 yen per suitcase

Maruwa Transportation will begin offering same-day baggage delivery service between Kansai International Airport and Kyoto from November 1, 2024, in addition to the current service from Kansai International Airport to…

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Regional revitalization project “Amekaze Taiyo” offers rural accommodation and experiences to visitors to Japan, invests in private lodging intermediary “Hyakusenrenma”

Amekaze Taiyo, which is developing a regional revitalization business, has acquired shares in Hyakusenrenma, which operates the private lodging intermediary site STAY JAPAN, and made it an affiliated company. The…

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Survey on attitudes towards accepting inbound tourists: New entrants on the decline, main reason is labor shortage, key market is “Taiwan”

The Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) analyzed the third questionnaire survey on "Attitude Survey for Inbound Tourist Acceptance Expansion." The effect of the Expo is limited. Source link

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JR West launches tourism-oriented MaaS for Chinese visitors to Japan, AI suggests travel plans tailored to their preferences, and also offers sightseeing passes and coupons

JR West has begun testing a tourism-oriented MaaS called "Tabiwa," which targets Chinese tourists visiting Japan. The AI ​​function suggests travel plans that reflect the hobbies and tastes of the…

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Why is Osaka’s Tsutenkaku Tower renovating its ticket sales system? We asked about the system that will solve the complex ticket management problems of tourist facilities and their enthusiasm for the development of the region (PR)

(PR) Why does ticket sales management affect tourism promotion in a region? We asked Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower about its aim in introducing Linktivity's ticket sales management system and how the…

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Cathay Pacific to increase Japan routes this winter to capture demand from visitors to Japan; demand for connecting flights from Japan to Europe is on the rise

Cathay Pacific will increase the number of flights to Nagoya and Sapporo from the winter schedule starting on October 28, 2024. They will strengthen their efforts to attract inbound tourists.…

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