Go To Travel Today Starts July 22, 5:09
Measures to stimulate tourism demand "Go To Travel" will start from the 22nd, excluding Tokyo from the discount. The challenge is how to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus and connect it to the recovery of the tourism industry.
"Go To Travel" is carried out in the form of discounted travel prices and issuance of coupons that can be used at tourist facilities and souvenir shops.
However, in response to the increase in the number of infected people in these places, we have excluded the trips for destinations in Tokyo and those of people living in Tokyo, including those already reserved, from discounts.
As a result, the government announced on the 21st that it would not allow tourists to pay cancellation fees and would compensate the travel/accommodation operators in case of damage.
Since such a response was decided just before the start of the business, confusion has arisen for both the business operator and the tourist, and the government needs to give a careful explanation in the future.
On the other hand, some people are concerned that the campaign will spread the infection.
The government urges participating businesses to take thorough measures to prevent infections, and cancels participation registration if efforts are insufficient.
In addition, it is desirable to refrain as much as possible from group trips of young people and elderly people, trips involving large numbers of people with banquets, etc., and it will be an issue how to prevent the spread of infection and lead to the recovery of the tourism industry.