"Go To Travel" Prevention of spread of infection and activation of tourism industry are both issues August 5 at 5:14
It has been one month in 22 days since the government's stimulus for tourism demand, "Go To Travel," began. Even after the start, while the number of people infected with the new coronavirus increased in various places, the number of users of Shinkansen and empty flights continued to decline significantly, and how to prevent the spread of infection and activate the tourism industry at the same time Is an issue.
"Go To Travel" is a plan to stimulate tourism demand that allows you to receive up to 20,000 yen per night in the form of coupons that can be used at travel facilities such as discounts and tourist facilities and souvenir shops. First of all, it started with a discount on the travel price.
The project cost is about 1,350 billion yen, and as of the 19th, there are 5982 registered travel agencies and 16,517 accommodation facilities, which is 22,499 in total. Is climbing up.
Regarding "Go To Travel," the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, where the number of infected people was increasing just before the start, was excluded from the target, and the policy of handling the cancellation fee was changed accordingly. It became a situation where both sides were confused.
In addition, in August, the number of infected people increased in Okinawa and other parts of the country, and there was a movement to encourage local governments to refrain from returning home.
As a result, the number of Shinkansen and limited express train passengers during the Obon holiday period was 24% of the same period last year, and the number of domestic empty flights was only 35%, indicating a significant decline.
In September, we will start issuing coupons that can be used at tourist facilities and souvenir shops, but the challenge is how to prevent the spread of infection and revitalize the tourism industry, which suffers serious damage. I will.