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JCB offers discount campaign for JCB cardmembers outside Japan at Tokyo Tower, symbol of Tokyo

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.

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  • To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan.
  • JCB and TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. have partnered to welcome tourists from outside of Japan with this special offer to enrich the experience of visiting Japan for JCB cardmembers outside of Japan, and to welcome many visitors to Japan to Tokyo Tower, which has been the symbol of Tokyo and a familiar face since it opened in 1958, as a "uniquely Japanese" experience.
  • As a Japanese brand with a spirit of hospitality, JCB provides services that enrich JCB cardmembers' travel experience.
  • Visit "JCB Global," the official YouTube channel, and the JCB Special Offers website[1] for beneficial campaigns and convenient services in multiple languages.

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles Announces Complementary Programs to “Symbiosis: Living Island” Exhibition

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, announces two exhibition-related programs to complement its current exhibition “Symbiosis: Living Island," which explores the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” designed to revitalize the depopulated Japanese island of Inujima through a unique symbiosis of art, architecture, community, and ecology.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , a Japanese cultural destination in the heart of Hollywood, announces two exhibition-related programs to complement its current exhibition “Symbiosis: Living Island," which explores the groundbreaking Inujima “Art House Project” designed to revitalize the depopulated Japanese island of Inujima through a unique symbiosis of art, architecture, community, and ecology.
  • The exhibition, on view through July 5, 2023, celebrates and transports visitors to this “living art” island through an experiential diorama of the island and its art pavilions.
  • Additionally, as part of exhibition-related content JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles features an online article on “ Revival through Art: Art & Ecology on Inujima Island,” providing a deeper dive on the tiny island of Inujima.
  • For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

AI Chatbot 'Bebot' Launches Multilingual Guidance Service for Accessibility at Haneda Airport as a Demonstration Experiment

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The new automatic response service "Bebot" will be available starting from Jan. 17 to March 31, 2023.

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  • The new automatic response service "Bebot" will be available starting from Jan. 17 to March 31, 2023.
  • In addition, the service is designed with consideration for foreign travelers, the elderly, and the visually impaired.
  • Therefore, Bespoke decided to offer and upgrade the service "Bebot", which can respond accurately regardless of the user's native language or age.
  • At Haneda Airport, the service provides information in English, Chinese, and Korean, in addition to Japanese.

VisitOman.om open for business ahead of busy 2022 season

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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MUSCAT, Oman, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitOman.om, the Sultanate of Oman's online travel booking gateway for trade partners, has officially launched its booking engine commercially. As the global travel and tourism sector prepares to return to full strength in 2022, VisitOman.om aims to connect the world with Oman's beauty by offering a full Omani travel experience through sustainable partnerships.

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  • MUSCAT, Oman, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitOman.om , the Sultanate of Oman's online travel booking gateway for trade partners, has officially launched its booking engine commercially.
  • VisitOman.om is the country's first authorized integrated digital platform designed specifically to serve the international travel industry.
  • The advanced digital platformoffers Business to Business (B2B) partners an innovative solution for inbound travel trade, making it easier to plan, book, and build packages to showcase the full potential of Oman to the world.
  • The VisitOman.om team visits operators and suppliers across the country to be able to recommend unique experiences to clients.

VisitOman.om open for business ahead of busy 2022 season

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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MUSCAT, Oman, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitOman.om, the Sultanate of Oman's online travel booking gateway for trade partners, has officially launched its booking engine commercially. As the global travel and tourism sector prepares to return to full strength in 2022, VisitOman.om aims to connect the world with Oman's beauty by offering a full Omani travel experience through sustainable partnerships.

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  • MUSCAT, Oman, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VisitOman.om , the Sultanate of Oman's online travel booking gateway for trade partners, has officially launched its booking engine commercially.
  • VisitOman.om is the country's first authorized integrated digital platform designed specifically to serve the international travel industry.
  • The advanced digital platformoffers Business to Business (B2B) partners an innovative solution for inbound travel trade, making it easier to plan, book, and build packages to showcase the full potential of Oman to the world.
  • The VisitOman.om team visits operators and suppliers across the country to be able to recommend unique experiences to clients.

With Japan Embracing Diversity in the Wake of a Successful Paralympic Games, JNTO Introduces the Country’s “Accessible Tourism” Initiatives

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is continuing to promote accessible tourism across Japan, aiming to help realize a symbiotic society and make it a country that welcomes all tourists and which everyone can enjoy visiting.

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  • Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is continuing to promote accessible tourism across Japan, aiming to help realize a symbiotic society and make it a country that welcomes all tourists and which everyone can enjoy visiting.
  • This follows Tokyos successful hosting of the Paralympic Games for the second time, which has helped to raise awareness of diversity in Japan.
  • Japan has leveraged a number of recent international sporting events to increase opportunities for people with disabilities to play active roles in society.
  • This has included the promoting of barrier-free minds aimed at encouraging everyone to respect and support each others individuality.

Near Accelerates Momentum in the Travel and Tourism Industry with Record-Breaking Customer Additions and Revenue Growth

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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As a result, the company generated 142 percent growth in year-over-year revenue in 2020.

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  • As a result, the company generated 142 percent growth in year-over-year revenue in 2020.
  • Near also saw over 40x increase in its customer base since 2018underscoring worldwide demand for its data intelligence solutions.
  • "Tourism has been one of the fastest growing industries in the last few years, but its historical growth was brought to a halt amid the pandemic," said Anil Mathews, CEO, Near.
  • Near already works with some of the leading travel organizations and tourism destinations, including NYC & Company, Visit California, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority, Austrade and more.

Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Release: Yokohama to Host Global Conference on Robotics and Automation

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Yokohama has been chosen to host the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2024).

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  • Yokohama has been chosen to host the 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2024).
  • Organized by the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, the renowned event will return to Japan for the first time since 2009.
  • Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau (YCVB) , PACIFICO Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, City of Yokohama, Japan Tourism Agency, and Japan National Tourism Organization attracted the conference, whose economic spillover is expected to be approximately JPY 1bn (USD 9.2m)*.
  • The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society supports the exchange of scientific and technological knowledge in robotics and automation.

Travel Spots to Sooth Your Soul, The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide to Japan

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) s new insider guide to Japan features things to do and see that will sooth your soul.

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  • Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) s new insider guide to Japan features things to do and see that will sooth your soul.
  • These contents are associated with the Wellcation concept that helps visitors relieve stress and anxiety arising from difficulties of the past year.
  • This new national center celebrates and showcases the culture of the Ainu, the indigenous people of northern Japan and first settlers of Hokkaido.
  • Below are some stories featured in the JNTOs New Insider Guide.

The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide to Japan Features Hidden Attractions, Cool Sights and As-Yet-Unknown Things to Do

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Monday, May 31, 2021
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Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists.

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  • Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists.
  • The contents also cover various Japanese attractions from culture and cuisine, to up-to-date events, newly established sightseeing spots and recent travel trends.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210531005067/en/
    Photo by Universal Studios Japan (C) Nintendo (Graphic: Business Wire)
    One example is travel by luxury train in the Kyushu area.
  • There are also stops along the way to allow guests to visit tourist sites and shops for local artisanal products.