Will the world be able to overcome overtourism in 2025? Decentralization through required policies and improvement of resident satisfaction[Gaiden]

Will the world be able to overcome overtourism in 2025? Decentralization through required policies and improvement of resident satisfaction[Gaiden]

The American economic newspaper ``Fortune'' reports on the issue of overtourism, which has become a problem in 2024, especially in Europe. Along with the background, it also conveys the outlook…

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The 2025 Tax Reform Outline has been approved by the Cabinet, the tax exemption system will be changed to a “refund method”, and special packaging and upper limit will be abolished from November 1, 2026.

The 2025 Tax Reform Outline has been approved by the Cabinet, the tax exemption system will be changed to a “refund method”, and special packaging and upper limit will be abolished from November 1, 2026.

The government has approved a tax reform outline for fiscal year 2025, which includes improving convenience for foreign travelers and reviewing the tax exemption system based on the experience of…

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One year after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces recovery outlook, works on improving the environment to revitalize Wakura Onsen, restarting sightseeing trains, and introducing ride sharing

One year after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announces recovery outlook, works on improving the environment to revitalize Wakura Onsen, restarting sightseeing trains, and introducing ride sharing

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced the main plans for recovery and reconstruction by the end of 2024, one year after the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The…

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New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

Based on the Cultural Tourism Promotion Act, three new base plans and one regional plan were approved by the Minister. Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center, Okinawa Karate Kaikan (exhibition facility), etc.…

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Japanese government eases visa requirements for Chinese travelers, establishes new multi-entry visas valid for 10 years, promotes exchanges among young people through mutual acceptance of school trips, etc.

Japanese government eases visa requirements for Chinese travelers, establishes new multi-entry visas valid for 10 years, promotes exchanges among young people through mutual acceptance of school trips, etc.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced relaxed visa requirements for Chinese nationals staying in Japan. A new multi-entry tourist visa valid for 10 years will be established, and the…

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OECD Tourism Committee says global tourism demand has fully recovered, recommends three priority policies to address new risks

OECD Tourism Committee says global tourism demand has fully recovered, recommends three priority policies to address new risks

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Tourism Committee has published the ``Tourism Trends and Policies in OECD Countries 2024'', which investigates and analyzes the latest tourism trends in…

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International Civil Aviation Organization sets out strategic plan to achieve rapid growth, with passenger numbers tripling by 2050, with goals including net zero CO2 emissions

International Civil Aviation Organization sets out strategic plan to achieve rapid growth, with passenger numbers tripling by 2050, with goals including net zero CO2 emissions

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) releases its 2026-2050 Strategic Plan. Goals include achieving zero deaths from aviation accidents and illegal sabotage, and achieving net zero carbon emissions from international…

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Thailand has high expectations for an increase in tourists due to the competition for filming locations around the world, financial support programs in many countries, and success in attracting popular dramas.

Thailand has high expectations for an increase in tourists due to the competition for filming locations around the world, financial support programs in many countries, and success in attracting popular dramas.

Reuters reports on the competition for filming locations around the world. Thailand was chosen as a filming location for the popular drama ``White Lotus,'' and there are high hopes for…

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Greece increases taxes on vacation rentals and hotels, imposes new tax of up to 20 euros on cruise travelers

Greece increases taxes on vacation rentals and hotels, imposes new tax of up to 20 euros on cruise travelers

According to Reuters, Greece's parliament has approved a bill to increase daily taxes on vacation rentals and hotel stays, and to tax visitors from cruise ports. To address the economic…

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New regions and bases to promote cultural tourism have been certified by the minister, including Iwate Prefecture’s Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center and Okinawa Prefecture’s Okinawa Karate Kaikan.

The Japan Tourism Agency’s supplementary budget for 2024 includes a total of 54.3 billion yen, including high added value, countermeasures against overtourism, and attracting inbound tourists to local areas.

The Japan Tourism Agency has earmarked 54.3 billion yen as a supplementary budget for FY2024. Implemented ``revitalization and high added value of tourist destinations and the tourism industry'', ``improving the…

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