As unpredictable Olympics loom, Japan's sponsors struggle to adapt
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.
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
Tokyo 2020 organizers expect more than ¥22 billion in additional contributions from them.
Coronavirus-hit travel firms cut staff and branches in rush to restructure
As part of their restructuring efforts, the companies are also looking to branch out into lines of business not directly related to travel.
Major travel agency JTB to close 20% of outlets in Japan amid pandemic
As COVID-19 fears cause pain across the travel industry, rival H.I.S. Co. is also planning to shutter a third of its domestic outlets.
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.
Pandemic spurs Japan travel companies to roll out online tours
Virtual tours are allowing participants to view scenery and interact with local residents across the country.
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
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
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
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 ...
