New type of pneumonia May affect tourism industry Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Consultation counters established in various places January 29 19:12

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has set up consultation desks in various places, saying that the spread of the new coronavirus may affect the management of the local tourism industry.

In domestic tourist destinations, the cancellation of accommodation reservations for Chinese tourists who had decided to visit Japan during the Chinese New Year holidays has been increasing, and the impact has spread.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has set up business consultation counters at about 1,000 locations, stating that a prolonged impact could affect the management of the local tourism industry.

Contact points have been set up at the Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry nationwide, the Japan Finance Corporation and the Commerce and Industry Chukin Branch, the Credit Guarantee Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to consider necessary support measures based on consultations received from SMEs.