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Recovery seen in major Japanese firms' hiring of new graduates

Business / Economy Mar 31, 2022

Recovery seen in major Japanese firms' hiring of new graduates

The number of companies planning to hire more new graduates in spring 2023 than a year before came to 33, up from eight in the previous year's survey.

Pandemic-hit travel agency JTB sells Tokyo headquarters to raise funds

Business / Corporate Sep 14, 2021

Pandemic-hit travel agency JTB sells Tokyo headquarters to raise funds

The major travel agency is attempting to weather the COVID storm as it posted a record net loss of ¥105.2 billion in the year ended March.

As unpredictable Olympics loom, Japan's sponsors struggle to adapt

Business Jun 2, 2021

As unpredictable Olympics loom, Japan's sponsors struggle to adapt

by Eimi Yamamitsu and Maki Shiraki

More than 60 Japanese companies together paid a record of more than $3 billion to sponsor the Tokyo Games, an event most Japanese now want canceled or delayed again.

JTB resumes sales of Olympics tour packages

Business / Corporate May 26, 2021

JTB resumes sales of Olympics tour packages

While a decision on spectators has yet to be made, the agency said it started selling the packages given the dwindling number of days left before the games begin on July 23.

Travel agency JTB to cut capital to gain tax advantage amid pandemic

Business / Corporate Feb 24, 2021

Travel agency JTB to cut capital to gain tax advantage amid pandemic

The planned capital cut from over ¥2.3 billion would mean JTB can receive preferential tax treatment for smaller companies with ¥100 million as the upper limit for capital.

Domestic sponsors agree to extend contracts for delayed Tokyo Games

Business Dec 25, 2020

Domestic sponsors agree to extend contracts for delayed Tokyo Games

by Kiyoshi Takenaka

Tokyo 2020 organizers expect more than ¥22 billion in additional contributions from them.

Travel agency JTB selling chat system to reduce hotel staff and guest contact

Business / Corporate Oct 18, 2020

Travel agency JTB selling chat system to reduce hotel staff and guest contact

The system can also translate 109 languages, enabling smooth communication with foreign guests in their mother tongues.

NEC and JTB tie up to offer empty hotel rooms to teleworkers

Business / Corporate Jul 28, 2020

NEC and JTB tie up to offer empty hotel rooms to teleworkers

With workers being encouraged to avoid commuting and gathering together, it's hoped accommodation can be repurposed into makeshift offices and workspaces.

JTB, Singapore firm ink deal to promote halal certification in Japan

Business / Corporate Nov 30, 2019

JTB, Singapore firm ink deal to promote halal certification in Japan

A major Japanese travel agency has signed a deal with a Singapore halal certification firm to promote and facilitate more food and beverage outlets in Japan to adopt Islamic standards of food preparation to cater to a boom in Muslim tourists. JTB Pte. Ltd., signed ...

Hong Kong Airport disruption bad news for Japanese travelers

National Aug 13, 2019

Hong Kong Airport disruption bad news for Japanese travelers

by Masumi Koizumi

A protest at Hong Kong airport could not have come at a worse time for people who booked vacations to coincide with the Bon holiday this week.

Sri Lanka's bomb carnage casts pall over tourism revival after island is named top destination

Business Apr 23, 2019

Sri Lanka's bomb carnage casts pall over tourism revival after island is named top destination

With its capital under curfew following devastating Easter Sunday bomb attacks on churches and upmarket hotels, Sri Lanka is filled with fear, horror and grief and tourists who have been flocking to the Indian Ocean island could cancel in droves. A tweet posted on the ...

Record number of people to travel abroad during Japan's 10-day Golden Week, says JTB

Business Apr 5, 2019

Record number of people to travel abroad during Japan's 10-day Golden Week, says JTB

by Magdalena Osumi

The number of people who plan to take advantage of this year's expanded Golden Week holiday period by traveling abroad is projected to rise 6.9 percent from the year before to a record 662,000, according to the latest report on travel trends by leading ...

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