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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“Generative AI” is being used increasingly in the travel field around the world, the most used is “support during reservations”, and 46% of industry leaders say it is “top priority for next year”

Travel technology company Amadeus conducted a survey of industry leaders on the use of generative AI in the travel industry. 46% said generative AI is their top priority next year.…

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What is the advertising operation for accommodation facilities to increase direct reservations? Hear about the reservation management “Tripura” advertising management agency service and the changes in hotels that have introduced it (PR)

(PR) Launched web advertising management agency service for the IT solution "Tripla" for accommodation facilities. What are the examples of hotels that have successfully increased their direct booking ratio in…

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We interviewed Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, about its “soccer watching x sightseeing” tourism DX initiative to encourage spectators to travel around the area.

On-site coverage of the "Kickball City Fujieda Next100 Sports Tourism Project" in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The aim is to revitalize the local economy by utilizing Navitime's "Unitabi", targeting visitors…

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Hoshino Resorts will allow you to use Credit Saison points for accommodation fees from December 2024 on its official website.

Starting in December 2024, Hoshino Resorts and Credit Saison will make it possible to use "Eikifumetsu Points" earned by using the Saison Card to pay for accommodation on the official…

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New platform for small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 80% of the tourism industry, supports global expansion, launched by World Travel and Tourism Council

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the Together in Travel platform to provide small and medium-sized businesses with the tools and resources they need to expand globally.…

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Accommodation reservation management Tripura starts linking with “WhatsApp” using AI chatbot to facilitate smooth communication with foreign guests

Tripla, which develops IT solutions for accommodation facilities, has started working with its multilingual AI chatbot service ``tripla Bot'' and the messaging app ``WhatsApp.'' Improving convenience for foreign guests. Source…

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Development Bank of Japan and private lodging management companies form a real estate fund specializing in urban private lodging, supporting expansion of private lodging supply

Matsuri Technologies, which operates private lodging houses, has formed a real estate fund specializing in urban private lodging operations with Development Bank of Japan and DBJ Asset Management. Promote support…

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New hotel near Esconfield station in Hokkaido to open in March 2025, managed by Squeeze Inc.

SQUEEZE has entered into a management contract with Nippon Escon and operates the "Scon Field HOKKAIDO Hotel Kitahiroshima Ekimae" located at JR Kitahiroshima Station in Hokkaido. It will introduce DX…

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Sustainable travel promotion organization “Travalyst” unifies standards for certification of accommodation facilities, 49 certification bodies around the world, including Japan, cooperate

Travalyst, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable travel, has announced the 49 certification bodies it collaborates with around the world to ensure consistency in sustainability certification of accommodations, including OTAs.…

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