We asked a young social entrepreneur about the issue of tourist etiquette, the “tourist ship” that changes the behavior of travelers, the background of its activities and birth, and the future it aims for.

We asked a young social entrepreneur about the issue of tourist etiquette, the “tourist ship” that changes the behavior of travelers, the background of its activities and birth, and the future it aims for.

"Tourist Ship" was created by Chieko Tanaka, a young social entrepreneur, who became aware of the problem of overtourism while attending Kyoto University. Amidst the growing demand for travel, which…

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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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We asked the person in charge about Finnair’s new target for reducing CO2 emissions, efforts to achieve it, and the future as regulations for “fake environmental measures” continue to advance in Europe.

We asked the person in charge about Finnair’s new target for reducing CO2 emissions, efforts to achieve it, and the future as regulations for “fake environmental measures” continue to advance in Europe.

Finnair has set new medium- to long-term targets for its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Evelina Hulle, the airline's senior vice president for sustainability, explained the significance of…

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JAL proposes a new plan to grant additional lifetime achievement points to passengers on Honolulu flights, a new way of traveling

JAL proposes a new plan to grant additional lifetime achievement points to passengers on Honolulu flights, a new way of traveling

The JAL Group is implementing a new project called ``OLUʻOLU! Honolulu!'' to promote the creation of connections between Japan and Hawaii. In addition to point gifts, we will propose sustainability…

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Best Tourism Village 2024, Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture newly certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization

Best Tourism Village 2024, Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture newly certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization

UN Tourism has newly certified Nishikawa Town in Yamagata Prefecture and Amagi Town in Kagoshima Prefecture as the world's "Best Tourism Village." Eight regions have been certified as Japan's Best…

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Leaders of five municipalities with World Heritage sites discussed topics from overtourism countermeasures to transportation issues at the World Heritage Summit

Leaders of five municipalities with World Heritage sites discussed topics from overtourism countermeasures to transportation issues at the World Heritage Summit

The World Heritage Summit is an event where local government leaders report and exchange opinions on the conservation and utilization of World Heritage sites across the country. It was held…

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A site that recommends comfortable walks in the city center, with new features such as users posting comfortable spots and searching for recommended routes.

A site that recommends comfortable walks in the city center, with new features such as users posting comfortable spots and searching for recommended routes.

The Green Tokyo Study Group has started the fifth social experiment of the web service "TOKYO OASIS", which proposes a comfortable walk around town, in the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho…

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G7 Tourism Ministers Meeting discusses the possibility of introducing digital technology including AI, and contribution to international society through sustainable tourism and tourism

G7 Tourism Ministers Meeting discusses the possibility of introducing digital technology including AI, and contribution to international society through sustainable tourism and tourism

The G7 Tourism Ministers' Meeting will be held for the first time in Florence, Italy from November 13th to 15th, 2024. Discussed and compiled a communique on sustainable tourism, AI…

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Tourism industry is included in the action agenda of the United Nations Climate Change Action Agenda; 50 countries sign the Declaration of Action at COP29

Tourism industry is included in the action agenda of the United Nations Climate Change Action Agenda; 50 countries sign the Declaration of Action at COP29

At COP29, held in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, more than 50 governments signed a declaration of action to make the global tourism industry more environmentally friendly. The United Nations praised it…

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