Japan Tourism News
UNWTO calls for continued support for Japanese tourism
United Nations World Tourism Organisation secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, has called for continued international support of the tourism sector in Japan. “It is vital that we continue to work together to share accurate information on Japan’s recovery, provide support to those areas most affected and pass on the message that the situation has returned to normalcy in most of the areas which suffered the impact of the March earthquake,” explained Rifai.
WTTC: Tourism in Japan showing ‘clear signs’ of recovery
World Travel & Tourism Council president David Scowsill has confirmed the launch of the second of four quarterly reports examining the recovery of the tourism industry in Japan following the Tohoku tsunami earlier this year. In an upbeat assessment, the WTTC finds the sector is showing signs of a “strong recovery”.
Japan announced as partner country for ITB Asia
Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, has announced Japan will be the partner country for the annual show. Held from October 19th–21st in Singapore, the event positions itself as ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’.
Death toll continues to rise following Japanese Typhoon Talus
Authorities in Japan are continuing the search for survivors following Typhoon Talus, which claimed 36 lives over the weekend. As many as 56 people are still believed to be missing following the impact of the weather system over the weekend.
Japan inbound to US: recovering but not recovered
The number of Japanese travelers into the United States is beginning to recover from a downturn following the island nation’s March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and radiation leaks, according to an NTA-TMI survey and NTA members.
Blossom Japan: Positive signs for Japan’s recovery
As we move into the second half of 2011, it is clear that Japan is shouting out to the world that the vast majority of the country is safe to travel to.
Japan’s projected bookings to the United States
Japan Travel Trade Barometer: Signs of some recovery evident - Summer 2011 bookings projected to be on par with last summer.
JNTO President gives thanks to tourism industry partners
Japan National Tourism Organization President Tadatoshi Mamiya (pictured) has praised tourism industry partners from all over the world for the level of material and emotional support that was received in the aftermath of the March 11 disaster.
Tourists turn their attention back to Japan
Travellers worldwide are showing support for the Japanese tourism industry, following the earthquake in March. New figures from a recent Hotels.com survey show more than 60% of global respondents are open to visiting the country.
PATA declares Japan ‘safe and open for business’
After assessing the situation in Japan, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has reaffirmed its belief the vast majority of the country is safe to travel to. Nearly all the country is operating as normal, with the exception of the locally impacted tsunami area in the vicinity around the Fukushima nuclear plants.
Earthquake hits Japan
An earthquake has hit the north-east of Japan triggering a tsunami measuring 10cm, according to reports
Ritz-Carlton to open Kyoto hotel
Ritz-Carlton and Sekisui House, one of Japan’s leading developers, has signed an agreement for the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. The hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2014, will offer 136 guest rooms with an average size of 50 square meters for standard rooms, making them some of the largest in the city.