JTB receives international certification for sustainable tourism, in domestic tour operator category

JTB has obtained GSTC tour operator certification for domestic tours from Bureau Veritas, one of the third-party international certification bodies accredited by GSTC. Taking this opportunity, we will further strengthen…

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Mori Trust attracts Japan’s first luxury hotel to Akasaka, Tokyo, a new trend emphasizing sustainability

Mori Trust will open ``1 Hotel Tokyo'' in the large-scale mixed-use development project ``Tokyo World Gate Akasaka'' in the fall of 2025. Based on the concept of harmony with nature,…

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Consumer survey on sustainability awareness shows that 1 in 4 people in their late teens have changed their behavior after learning about environmental issues; school education has a major impact

Boston Consulting Group has released the results of its "Consumer Awareness Survey on Creating a Sustainable Society." ``I changed my behavior after learning about global warming/climate change'' was the highest…

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United Nations to hold first tourism ministerial meeting at COP29 to discuss “tourism’s place” in climate action

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) began on November 11, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. On November 20, a meeting of tourism ministers will be held for the first time…

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What is the sustainability of next-generation cruise ships? We boarded a large cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and covered environmental measures.

Cruise companies around the world are working to launch passenger ships powered by clean LNG. We boarded the large passenger ship "Sun Princess", which will enter service in 2024, and…

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How do local residents react to Venice’s entrance fee system? Opinions such as “We should invest in tourism management” and “Profit directly to the region”

Reuters reports on the future of the entrance fee system for day-trippers introduced in Venice, Italy from April 2024. There have been calls for local community involvement in housing rental…

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First “Tourism Resilience Summit” held in Sendai City, “Sendai Declaration” adopted, aiming to prevent and minimize the impact of natural disasters and crises.

The Asia-Pacific Tourism Resilience Summit was held for the first time in Sendai from November 9th to 10th, 2024. At the ministerial level meeting, the vulnerability of the tourism sector…

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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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Shiga Prefecture Biwako Visitors Bureau collaborates with Nissan to offer benefits to travelers using electric vehicles (EV)

The Shiga Prefecture Tobiwako Visitors Bureau will be running a sightseeing excursion project from October 23, 2024 to October 31, 2025, where you can receive benefits when visiting roadside stations…

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Four regions in Japan receive international awards for sustainable tourism; Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture receives Gold Award; Ozu City, Shodoshima, and Takayama City receive Silver Award

Four regions in Japan won the 2024 Green Destinations Award (GD Award). Kamaishi City, which won the Silver Award last time, has been upgraded to the Gold Award. Ozu City…

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