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…

Continue ReadingSurvey 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 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%

More than 90% of visitors to Japan intend to “visit local areas,” while the experience rate is less than 10%, and 36% say the weak yen “affects travel decisions.”

The Japan Transport Corporation, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan, published the ``DBJ/JTBF Asia/Europe/U.S./Australia Intention Survey of Foreign Travelers Visiting Japan 2024 Edition'' research report. Revealing the results…

Continue ReadingMore than 90% of visitors to Japan intend to “visit local areas,” while the experience rate is less than 10%, and 36% say the weak yen “affects travel decisions.”

Foreigners accounted for 61% of hotels in Kyoto in September, exceeding 60% for the sixth consecutive month, while accommodation demand from Japanese people decreased.

The occupancy rate of 109 major hotel facilities in Kyoto City in September 2024 was 76.7%, a decrease of 6.2 points from the same month in 2019. Demand for accommodation…

Continue ReadingForeigners accounted for 61% of hotels in Kyoto in September, exceeding 60% for the sixth consecutive month, while accommodation demand from Japanese people decreased.

Generation Z travel trends: Japanese people place emphasis on hot springs, saunas, and value for money; solo trips and short domestic trips are also popular.

Booking.com conducts research on the latest trends among Gen Z travelers. Accommodations place emphasis on spas, hot springs, and saunas. Solo trips and short domestic trips are also popular. Source…

Continue ReadingGeneration Z travel trends: Japanese people place emphasis on hot springs, saunas, and value for money; solo trips and short domestic trips are also popular.

Forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves in 2024. The season has finally arrived, and the best time to see them is later than usual due to the lingering heat, but Arashiyama will be open from November 23rd.

Weathernews predicts when the best time to see autumn leaves will begin. In some places, the best time to see them is later than usual due to the intense heat.…

Continue ReadingForecast for the best time to see autumn leaves in 2024. The season has finally arrived, and the best time to see them is later than usual due to the lingering heat, but Arashiyama will be open from November 23rd.

The leisure market in 2023 will be 71 trillion yen, with domestic travel at the top, and the increase in visitors to Japan will influence the rise in the ranking of eating out – Leisure White Paper 2024

Japan Productivity Center releases “Leisure White Paper 2024”. The recovery in the tourism and leisure sector is remarkable. Source link

Continue ReadingThe leisure market in 2023 will be 71 trillion yen, with domestic travel at the top, and the increase in visitors to Japan will influence the rise in the ranking of eating out – Leisure White Paper 2024

Travel trends forecast for 2025: Japanese travelers are increasingly interested in “reset travel,” “immersive art,” and “sports” — Skyscanner survey

Skyscanner has announced the Skyscanner Travel Trends Report 2025. We examine ``artful travel,'' ``active travel,'' and ``reset travel'' for Japanese travelers from seven trend areas. Source link

Continue ReadingTravel trends forecast for 2025: Japanese travelers are increasingly interested in “reset travel,” “immersive art,” and “sports” — Skyscanner survey

Participation rate in the point program is over 90%, with credit card being the most popular, and deciding factors for participation are “ease of accumulation” and “expiration date.”

A survey on point programs found that over 90% of people accumulate some kind of points, with 68.5% choosing credit card points (including apps) as the most popular type of…

Continue ReadingParticipation rate in the point program is over 90%, with credit card being the most popular, and deciding factors for participation are “ease of accumulation” and “expiration date.”

Forecasting global travel trends in 2025, including “uncrowded travel destinations” and “all comics”, and the need for “one-click booking” for trips seen on SNS

Expedia Group's travel trends for 2025 include ``second destinations,'' ``shopping trips,'' ``all-inclusive,'' ``selecting gourmet-oriented hotels,'' ``travels to enjoy your own time,'' ``travels to enjoy nature,'' and ``visiting filming locations.'' Presenting…

Continue ReadingForecasting global travel trends in 2025, including “uncrowded travel destinations” and “all comics”, and the need for “one-click booking” for trips seen on SNS