Japanese travel agencies and study abroad companies report no casualties or cancellations related to the terrorism turmoil in London but say they are warily mulling their options.
On March 27, discount travel company Tellmeclub filed for bankruptcy while a number of its Japanese customers were still overseas on package tours. Owing to the way its trips are paid for, these tourists still had valid return plane tickets but would have to pay ...
A failed budget travel agency that offered overseas tours repeatedly misrepresented its finances since 2014, according to a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings obtained by Kyodo News on Thursday. The Tokyo-based travel agency Tellmeclub incurred an operating loss of more than ¥1.5 billion ($13.5 million) ...
Labor authorities have questioned H.I.S. Co. top executives several times over allegations the travel agency forced employees to work illegally long hours, company sources say.
A travel agency based in Osaka city is offering tours catering specifically to Muslim visitors — a growing segment of inbound travelers from abroad — featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant who adheres to Islam. Miyako International Tourist Co. says ...
The U.S. government shutdown that started at midnight Monday has impacted the global travel industry, with tourist agencies in Japan scrambling to avoid severe losses.
