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https://www.alojapan.com/1223609/japan-weighs-steep-travel-tax-increase-to-fight-overtourism-will-it-work/ Japan weighs steep travel tax increase to fight overtourism. Will it work? #2025 #AshleyHarvey #CercaTravelCo. #CherryBlossomSeason #egypt #Hiroshima #Japan #JapanTourism #JapanTravelBureau #Kyoto #LeavesChangeColours #LiberalDemocraticParty #Osaka #overtourism #tourism #TourismPollution #Yomiuri Japan has begun a consultation to sharply increase a tourist tax imposed on departing travellers to fund initiatives aimed at addressing overtourism…

Japan weighs steep travel tax increase to fight overtourism. Will it work?

Japan has begun a consultation to sharply increase a tourist tax imposed on departing travellers to fund initiatives aimed at addressing overtourism in parts of the country.The existing fee, which is 1,000 yen (US$6.64) per person, could go up to 5,000 yen (US$33.20), as a committee of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party deliberates on the matter and how to spend the extra income.The government’s move was in part motivated by other nations like Egypt and Australia that charge outbound passengers about 3,750 yen and 7,000 yen, respectively, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.Japan’s travel industry admitted that tackling overtourism should be prioritised

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https://www.alojapan.com/1223104/japans-tourism-is-booming-but-staff-shortage-threatens-to-derail-2030-goal/ Japan’s tourism is booming but staff shortage threatens to derail 2030 goal #ArtificialIntelligence #BirthRate #Hokkaido #Japan #JapanTravel #JapanTravelBureau #Kyoto #ManpowerShortage #Niseko #TourismSector #travel The booming Japanese tourism sector may face a severe challenge in the years ahead to sustain its growth due to a shortfall of more than 500,000 workers by 2030, according to a report by a local think tank.Industry insiders noted…

Japan’s tourism is booming but staff shortage threatens to derail 2030 goal

The booming Japanese tourism sector may face a severe challenge in the years ahead to sustain its growth due to a shortfall of more than 500,000 workers by 2030, according to a report by a local think tank.Industry insiders noted that 2030 was the official target year for Japan to receive 60 million inbound travellers, and the critical staff shortage could tarnish the nation’s reputation for omotenashi – the traditional Japanese commitment to look after the needs of guests.“We are already seeing a shortage of people in the industry, most definitely,” said Masaru Takayama, president of Kyoto-based Spirit of Japan

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