Japan Tourism News Page 14
TripAdvisor: Traveller interest in Japan hits highest levels for 2011
Following reports of economic growth in Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami earlier this year, more good news for the country today, as tourist interest in the country reaches its highest levels so far this year. According to TripAdvisor research, searches for Japan on the site have been on the rise since hitting a low in May.
A message from the President of Japan National Tourism Organization
Ryoichi Matsuyama, the newly appointed president of JNTO from the 1st of October 2011.
WTTC announces Japan’s travel and tourism industry showing clear sign of recovery
Speaking at the “Special International Symposium on the Revitalization of Japan’s Tourism Sector and Quake Affected Regions,” David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), announced the launch of the second of four quarterly reports about Japan’s recovery for the travel and tourism industry following the Tohoku Tsunami in Japan this year.
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.