The world’s growing indigenous tourism is estimated to have an economic impact of billion by 2034 — World Travel and Tourism Council

The world’s growing indigenous tourism is estimated to have an economic impact of $67 billion by 2034 — World Travel and Tourism Council

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that global indigenous tourism will grow at an annual rate of 4.1% by 2034, with economic ripple effects reaching $67 billion (approximately…

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Five sustainable farm stay model areas selected, including Tono City in Iwate Prefecture and Minobu Town in Yamanashi Prefecture

Five sustainable farm stay model areas selected, including Tono City in Iwate Prefecture and Minobu Town in Yamanashi Prefecture

Five farm stay areas were selected as model areas for the ``Sustainable Farm Stay Model Area Creation Support Project'' that utilizes the Rural Development Grant. Source link

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JR Kyushu launches a project to effectively utilize station buildings such as unmanned stations, including shared kitchens and community spaces.

JR Kyushu launches a project to effectively utilize station buildings such as unmanned stations, including shared kitchens and community spaces.

JR Kyushu, in collaboration with local businesses and others, has launched ``ekinico,'' which aims to create a sustainable atmosphere at stations by using idle space in station buildings, mainly unmanned…

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New accommodation facility opens in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture’s “Regional Entire Hotel” project, redeveloping vacant stores in shopping district

New accommodation facility opens in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture’s “Regional Entire Hotel” project, redeveloping vacant stores in shopping district

On October 30, 2024, Pasona Group, which is working on ``region-wide hotels'' in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, will open two new restaurants and one accommodation facility. This is part of…

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Yamanashi Prefecture aims to become a design-advanced prefecture, revitalizes the region through changes in policy, tourism, etc., and opens the new “Yamanashi Design Center”

Yamanashi Prefecture aims to become a design-advanced prefecture, revitalizes the region through changes in policy, tourism, etc., and opens the new “Yamanashi Design Center”

In November 2024, Yamanashi Prefecture will open the Yamanashi Design Center, attached to the Prefectural Museum of Art, within the prefectural government building as the prefecture's design promotion base. With…

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Regional revitalization project “Rankaze Taiyo” collaborates with matchmaking IBJ to support local matchmaking and create a flow of people from cities to rural areas

Regional revitalization project “Rankaze Taiyo” collaborates with matchmaking IBJ to support local matchmaking and create a flow of people from cities to rural areas

Umakaze Taiyo, which operates a regional revitalization business, collaborates with IBJ, which operates a matchmaking business centered on a matchmaking agency business. We will open a marriage counseling agency called…

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Experts explain “Green Slow Mobility”, which builds a system where tourists and residents can coexist, with three case studies such as Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture[Column]

Experts explain “Green Slow Mobility”, which builds a system where tourists and residents can coexist, with three case studies such as Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture[Column]

How are grizzly slots used as tourist transportation in tourist areas where residents also live? We will explain how to use a grizzly slot while introducing three case studies: Suginami…

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The community of castle fans on the app expands, with 12 new castles distributing “resident cards,” including Matsuyama Castle and Odawara Castle

The community of castle fans on the app expands, with 12 new castles distributing “resident cards,” including Matsuyama Castle and Odawara Castle

Bucket, which is developing the "Digital Castle Town Project" for regional revitalization, is distributing castle town citizen cards for 12 new castles on its SNS app "Digital Castle Town" for…

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

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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