70% decrease in travel agency bookings Impact on new coronaviruses March 24 12:22
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism surveyed the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus on the tourism industry and found that the serious impact was renewed, with travel agency bookings dropping by nearly 70% this month and next month.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has investigated the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus on the tourism industry as of the 17th of this month, through transportation departments and industry groups nationwide.
According to a survey of about 50 small and medium-sized travel companies, bookings this month have dropped 74% compared to the same month last year, and have dropped 68% next month, both of which have dropped significantly. .
Interviews with about 100 companies, such as hotels and inns, show that most companies reduced bookings by next month by more than 30% compared to the same month last year, and that some companies reported a 90% decrease. .
In addition, a survey of about 80 bus companies that operate chartered buses for sightseeing tours etc. shows that sales this month are expected to decrease 79% compared to the same month last year and to decrease 64% next month is.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Akabane said, "It has been clarified that the situation has been very serious for businesses and there has been considerable damage to the local economy. And will respond delicately. Once the situation has settled, we will do our utmost to make a reversal offensive in the tourism industry. "