Held in Tokyo for the first time in four years
“World’s Largest Travel Festival” Tourism EXPO Japan 2022 (sponsored by Japan Tourism Promotion Association, Japan Association of Travel Agents, Japan National Tourism Organization) will be held from September 22nd to 25th at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto-ku, Tokyo). He was It will be held for the first time in two years due to the corona crisis, and for the first time in four years in Tokyo. 1,018 companies and organizations from 78 countries and regions around the world exhibited, and a total of 122,000 people visited over the four days (preliminary figures). Various programs such as the Tourism Ministers’ Meeting and symposium attended by tourism ministers from seven countries around the world are also being developed. During the event, the Prime Minister announced the start of “National Travel Assistance” and further easing of border measures. emphasized the attitude of facing
Opening ceremony on the first day
At the opening ceremony held on September 22nd, three organizations sponsored by Kenichiro Yamanishi, Chairman of the Japan Travel and Tourism Association, Hiroyuki Takahashi, Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and Satoshi Seino, Chairman of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) In addition to the top executives of , guests included Hiroro Ishii, State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Shoji Nishida, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Koichi Wada, Director General of the Japan Tourism Agency, and Aeon Bilk, Director of the Supporting Membership Division of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). We celebrated the holding of Tokyo for the first time in four years.
Chairman Yamanishi said, “It will be the first time in two years that the event was held in Osaka last year due to the coronavirus pandemic that lasted for two and a half years.” In addition, he explained the bright future of the tourism industry, such as support for nationwide travel, the removal of the upper limit on the number of people entering Japan, the exemption from obtaining visas for short-term stays, and the lifting of the ban on individual travel. The holding of this year’s event after overcoming this is a great opportunity to recover tourism demand and become a foothold for the revival of the tourism industry.”
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ishii, who made a speech as a guest, said, “The tourism industry showed signs of recovery in early spring, but the 7th wave of infections arrived in the summer, and the situation is still severe. On the other hand, we would like to implement nationwide travel support as soon as possible,” referring to the development of various support. In addition, he indicated a policy to work on new exchange projects such as working and creating a second hometown.
“Japan is showing signs of recovery, with passenger-kilometers in 2022 showing a high growth of 72% compared to the same period of the previous year,” said UNWTO Director General Birku. After pointing out issues such as climate change, high prices, and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, he expressed his hopes for Japan’s potential, saying, “Now is the time to rebuild the tourism industry and demonstrate its capabilities.”
At the organizer’s press conference that followed, the three organizers expressed their enthusiasm for holding the event. JATA Chairman Takahashi said, “It will be an opportunity for the tourism industry to restart,” Nikkanshin Chairman Yutaka Kubota said, “Japan’s first sustainable tourism to Japan and abroad,” and JNTO Chairman Seino said, ” We aim to develop tourism that matches the trends of the world and make Japan the choice for the post-corona era.”
■ ■
On the 22nd, an opening reception was held with the participation of people involved in the industry.
At the beginning, JNTO Chairman Seino said, “I’m glad that we were able to overcome the corona disaster and see everyone’s smiles at the venue. I want this tournament to be a good opportunity to disseminate a new form of travel for the post-corona. ‘ and greetings. JATA Chairman Takahashi called for the next Tourism EXPO, “Everyone in Kansai and Osaka, next year you will be the main players. Let’s work together and do our best.”
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga also attended the event. “I came today with the desire to revive the number of inbound visitors, which used to exceed 30 million. Prime Minister Abe (at that time) said, “I want to include a “tourism-oriented nation” in my first administrative policy speech. We want to welcome as many people as possible.” After that, we issued visas according to global standards and achieved 30 million. encouraged.
This article is for members.
.planmark-warning{
width: 45%;
float: left;
font-size: 13px;
line-height: 80%;
text-align: center;
margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;
}
.planmark-warning_detail{
width: 45%;
float: left;
font-size: 13px;
line-height: 80%;
text-align: left;
margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;
}
.planmark-warning .planmark-warning-btn{
vertical-align:top;
margin:0 0;
margin-top:5px;
}
.planmark-warning .planmark-warning-btn a{
background-color:#ff7f24;
text-align: center;
}
.planmark-warning .planmark-warning-btn-2{
width:95%;
}
@media only screen and (max-width: 719px){
.planmark-warning{
width: 70%;
}
.planmark-warning_detail{
width: 100%;
}
.planmark-warning .planmark-warning-btn{
vertical-align:top;
margin:0 0;
margin-top:5px;
width:100%;
}
.planmark-warning .planmark-warning-btn-2{
width:100%;
}
}