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Japanese domestic travel recovery initiative ‘Go To Travel’ was used by 39.8 million guest nights in total, supporting 4,700 JPY a traveler

Japanese domestic travel recovery initiative ‘Go To Travel’ was used by 39.8 million guest nights in total, supporting 4,700 JPY a traveler

The number of guest nights for Japanese domestic travel recovery initiative ‘Go To Travel’ reached 39.8 million by the end of October, and the average supported amount by the government was 4,743 JPY a traveler a night.
Japanese guest nights in Japan recovered to a 37% reduction in September 2020, boosted by the domestic travel recovery campaign

Japanese guest nights in Japan recovered to a 37% reduction in September 2020, boosted by the domestic travel recovery campaign

The total number of Japanese guest nights was down 37.4% year on year to 25.3 million in September 2020, improving from a 51.8% reduction in August 2020, and the average occupancy rate was still low with 35.6%, but improved from 31.9% in August 2020.
Japan's domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ boomed in a month after September 15

Japan's domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ boomed in a month after September 15

Guest nights of the government’s domestic travel recovery initiative ‘Go To Travel’ reached about 31.4 million in the period between the launch day of July 22 and October 15 2020, doubling from 16.9 million announced on September 15.
Kyoto City recovered Japanese guest nights to 80% a year ago in September 2020, boosted by ‘Go To Travel’ campaign

Kyoto City recovered Japanese guest nights to 80% a year ago in September 2020, boosted by ‘Go To Travel’ campaign

Japanese guest nights in Kyoto City were down 23.9% in September 2020 year on year, but the monthly result recovered well to the 80% level a year ago. The average occupancy rate was 33.0%, 10.2 points higher than August (22.8%).
Where did travelers go from Tokyo after Tokyo was added in the government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’?

Where did travelers go from Tokyo after Tokyo was added in the government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’?

NAVITIME Japan surveyed what Tokyo residents searched for their travels after Tokyo was added in the government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel' in comparison between the first weekend of October and the first weekend of September. The most-searched prefecture for public transportation was Ishikawa.
Japan Tourism Agency staff works remotely in Hokkaido to translate their own experiences into policymaking for Workcation

Japan Tourism Agency staff works remotely in Hokkaido to translate their own experiences into policymaking for Workcation

Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) staff themselves experienced Workcation in Hokkaido to translate their experiences into policymaking for Workcation.
Keidanren or Japan Business Federation seriously focuses on Workcation, working together with the tourism association

Keidanren or Japan Business Federation seriously focuses on Workcation, working together with the tourism association

Japanese influential economy body Keidanren or Japan Business Federation is addressing promotion of Workcation in Japan, working together with Japan Travel and Tourism Association and Workcation Alliance Japan.
 The popularity of ‘Tottori Sand Dunes’  soared as a driving domestic destination in Japan during the big autumn holiday week

The popularity of ‘Tottori Sand Dunes’ soared as a driving domestic destination in Japan during the big autumn holiday week

According to NAVITIME Japan, the most popular destination was ‘Gotemba Premium Outlet Mall’ in Shizuoka, followed by ‘Tottori Sand Dunes’ in Tottori and ‘Nikko Toshogu’ in Tochigi in big 'Sliver Week' holiday, based on driving navigation service data.
Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ has been used by 18.9 million guest nights for the first two months

Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ has been used by 18.9 million guest nights for the first two months

The total number of guest nights for the Japanese government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ has reached 16.9 million for the first two months, and a budget of about 73.5 billion JPY has been used so far.
Japanese guest nights were down 52% YOY in August 2020, not so stimulated by the government’s tourism recovery initiative

Japanese guest nights were down 52% YOY in August 2020, not so stimulated by the government’s tourism recovery initiative

The total number of guest nights was down 58.4% year on year to 26.3 million in August 2020 (preliminary report). The monthly result of Japanese guest nights worsened from a 47.9% reduction in July 2020 with no positive effect yet from Go To Travel campaign.
Domestic travel consumption under the state of emergency declaration in Japan was down 83%

Domestic travel consumption under the state of emergency declaration in Japan was down 83%

Domestic travel consumption by Japanese travelers was down 83.3% year on year to 1,004 billion JPY in the second quarter of 2020 under the state of emergency declaration, which was lifted on May 25.
TripAdvisor survey shows Hakuba, Nagano is the most popular domestic destination among Japanese travelers in this autumn

TripAdvisor survey shows Hakuba, Nagano is the most popular domestic destination among Japanese travelers in this autumn

TripAdvisor survey illustrates that 45% of Japanese travelers plan driving, outdoor or nature travels in this autumn, and among them, the most popular destination is Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture.
A local bus operator in Japan launches a new package product incorporating PCR testing in tie-ups with a local clinic

A local bus operator in Japan launches a new package product incorporating PCR testing in tie-ups with a local clinic

Local bus and tour operator in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture launches a new package product incorporating PCR testing in tie-ups with a local clinic to ensure safer travel and confidence in traveling.
KNT-CT launches innovative ‘Travel by car’ in cooperation with Nissan to meet new consumer needs in the time of COVID-19

KNT-CT launches innovative ‘Travel by car’ in cooperation with Nissan to meet new consumer needs in the time of COVID-19

KNT-CT has started selling ‘’E’Vacation,’ an innovative product using electric vehicle (EV) in cooperation with Nissan in Kanagawa and Shizuoka, taking advantage of the Nissan’s car sharing service ‘NISSAN e-share mobi.’
Local shopping coupons, as part of the Japanese government’s domestic recovery campaigns, will be distributed after Oct.1

Local shopping coupons, as part of the Japanese government’s domestic recovery campaigns, will be distributed after Oct.1

Local shopping coupons, as part of the Japanese government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel,’ will be distributed on October 1 2020.A coupon is equivalent to discount of 15% on the total travel price for shopping in a local destination and neighbor prefectures.
JTB launches a private tour in English with an authorized interpreter guide for Japanese domestic travelers

JTB launches a private tour in English with an authorized interpreter guide for Japanese domestic travelers

JTB develops a new product to tour in English in Japan with an authorized interpreter guide, targeting students who have lost international studies or senior people who want to learn English in travel, for example.
60% of Japanese workers are interested in Workcation, despite several challenges to do it

60% of Japanese workers are interested in Workcation, despite several challenges to do it

Interests in Workcation has been rising among Japanese workers since the pandemic stops their routine works, however it is true that both employees and employers have several challenges to do it.
Airbnb joins the Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign, offering discounted listings in the middle of October

Airbnb joins the Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign, offering discounted listings in the middle of October

Airbnb will join the Japanese government’s leading domestic travel campaign ‘Go To Travel’ as a home sharing platform, offering discounted listings in the middle of this coming October.
The Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ users reached 4.2 million guest nights by August 20

The Japan’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ users reached 4.2 million guest nights by August 20

Users of the Japanese government’s domestic travel recovery campaign ‘Go To Travel’ reached about 4.2 million guest nights in total for the first month. Registrations in the campaign accounted for 49% of all accommodation providers and 58% of all travel service providers.
Booking.com and Agoda officially announce to join the Japan's domestic travel recovery campaign

Booking.com and Agoda officially announce to join the Japan's domestic travel recovery campaign

Booking.com and Agoda join 'Go To Travel' campaign, the Japanese government's leading domestic travel recovery campaign. After each of partner accommodations or vacation rentals register themselves in the campaign, the OTA will sell them on its platform.