Japanese travel jitters hurt business at home and abroad
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The weak economy and the hijackings of September 11, 2001 have put a damper on the travel industry in Japan, which is the largest net producer of tourists in Asia. Many Japanese regard domestic travel as too expensive, and so may simply put off traveling anywhere until some normalcy returns, rather than taking advantage of cut-rate prices intended to lure travelers abroad. Hitoshi Kamimura of the Japan National Tourist Organization says that Japanese people by nature are not very adventurous, and will want a promise of total security before they venture out again.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Windsurfing in Hong Kong?
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The Hong Kong Tourist Association has initiated a tourist campaign in an effort to make the city not only a renowned shopping hub, but a world-class leisure and entertainment center, as well. Travelers now may not just spend the entire day shopping at major malls, but may also try dining in romantic restaurants or relax in luxurious hotels. Nature lovers may also spend their time watching birds, while sports fanatics may seek adventure skydiving.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1998
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Asians travelers buoy industry by sticking close to home
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Travel in Asia is down after the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. Figures for the month of September are reported for arrivals in New Zealand, Macau, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Australia and Indonesia, with hotel occupancy rates for Hong Kong and Singapore. Only New Zealand and Macau saw growth in tourism during this month, up 15% and 7.9%, respectively, thanks to South Korean and Chinese tourists.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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