We asked the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture about turning Mt. Fuji into a “world-class tourist area,” from resolving issues such as mountaineering regulations to his vision for the future.

We asked the Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture about turning Mt. Fuji into a “world-class tourist area,” from resolving issues such as mountaineering regulations to his vision for the future.

This summer, Yamanashi Prefecture attracted attention for the first time it introduced restrictions on climbing Mt. Fuji as a measure against overtourism. What kind of tourism strategy does Yamanashi Prefecture,…

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UK will make it mandatory to obtain a new electronic travel authorization “ETA” when entering the country, from January 8, 2025, costing £10, valid for two years

UK will make it mandatory to obtain a new electronic travel authorization “ETA” when entering the country, from January 8, 2025, costing £10, valid for two years

From 8 January 2025, non-European travelers will be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when entering the UK. Applications are accepted from November 27, 2024. Source link

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“Automatic refund rules” will be implemented in the United States when flights are canceled, etc., and will also apply to international flights delayed by more than 6 hours, changes in departure and arrival airports, etc.

“Automatic refund rules” will be implemented in the United States when flights are canceled, etc., and will also apply to international flights delayed by more than 6 hours, changes in departure and arrival airports, etc.

According to Reuters, a new rule has come into effect in the United States that allows airlines to issue automatic refunds. Applies to cases where a flight is canceled or…

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Saudi Arabia’s new airline orders 60 new aircraft for launch next summer, part of national strategy to promote tourism

Saudi Arabia’s new airline orders 60 new aircraft for launch next summer, part of national strategy to promote tourism

Riyadh Air, a new Saudi Arabian airline, has ordered 60 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, following on from last year's Boeing aircraft. Established as part of a national strategy aimed at…

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The Japan Tourism Agency promotes “Ikutabi” to the expanding population and introduces five case studies as part of the “Second Hometown Creation” project

The Japan Tourism Agency promotes “Ikutabi” to the expanding population and introduces five case studies as part of the “Second Hometown Creation” project

As part of the "Second Hometown Creation Project" launched in October 2021, the Japan Tourism Agency is promoting the efforts of each region as "Ikutabi" to general consumers. We introduced…

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What is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

What is “cultural tourism” promoted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs? We heard about initiatives ranging from the “regional revitalization package” to the “base plan” promoted with DMOs.

Report on a seminar held by the Agency for Cultural Affairs titled "The Future Aimed for by Cultural Tourism." In addition to explaining the Agency for Cultural Affairs' projects such…

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Japan National Tourism Organization, promoting “Expo + Tourism” in full swing, directing people to product reservation sites from videos and digital art, also distributing NFTs in the region

Japan National Tourism Organization, promoting “Expo + Tourism” in full swing, directing people to product reservation sites from videos and digital art, also distributing NFTs in the region

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) explained the latest trends in inbound tourism, the promotion of "Expo + Tourism" for the Osaka/Kansai Expo, and efforts to promote high value-added travel.…

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Czech Republic’s Prague bans nighttime pub tours as noise and trash problems become more serious, also in an effort to promote cultural tourism

Czech Republic’s Prague bans nighttime pub tours as noise and trash problems become more serious, also in an effort to promote cultural tourism

According to the Associated Press, night-time pub crawls will be banned in the Czech capital Prague from November 2024. Problems such as nighttime noise and garbage dumped on the streets…

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Approximately 10,000 people gather in large-scale anti-overtourism demonstration in Spain’s Canary Islands, condemning ‘unsustainable’ policies

Approximately 10,000 people gather in large-scale anti-overtourism demonstration in Spain’s Canary Islands, condemning ‘unsustainable’ policies

Reuters reports that around 10,000 people gathered at a demonstration against overtourism in Spain's Canary Islands. Protest organizers condemned tourism authorities' "unjust and unsustainable" development model. Source link

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Kyoto City sets up temporary information center and baggage delivery/storage center during autumn tourist season to prevent overtourism

Kyoto City sets up temporary information center and baggage delivery/storage center during autumn tourist season to prevent overtourism

During the fall tourist season, when many tourists are expected to visit, Kyoto City has set up a multilingual information center and temporary baggage delivery and storage facilities to ease…

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