Go To Travel Travel products to / from Tokyo start selling September 18th, 15:36
With "Go To Travel," a measure to stimulate tourism demand, sales of travel products to and from Tokyo, which will be eligible for discounts from next month, will begin on the 18th, and the travel agency stores will immediately see people visiting for reservations. Was done.
Of these, at the stores of major travel agencies in Yurakucho, Tokyo, at noon when sales became possible, a leaflet was posted to inform the start of accepting reservations, and immediately came to book a trip or receive a pamphlet. People who traveled visited.
The company has increased plans to offer dinner in private rooms at the property and individual transfers to and from the nearest station so that discounts can be used to make you feel more luxurious.
In addition, in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, we have prepared a plan to reduce the number of passengers on the tour bus and to make it possible to listen to the guidance voice with earphones so that people do not get crowded around the tourist guide.
He explained that when selling travel products, if the infection situation worsens, the time to join the discount may be postponed.
A woman in her 60s from Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, said, "I was planning a trip to Atami with a friend who lives in Tokyo, and I came to the store to find out if my friend's share would be discounted."
Ai Miyagawa, Manager of JTB Individual Business Headquarters, said, "I am looking forward to the increasing number of inquiries and reservations from customers. I hope that many people will travel and help revitalize the local economy. I was talking.
Discounts can be applied by prior request even if reserved
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, those who have already booked a trip to / from Tokyo after the 1st of next month can apply for the discount if they make a request to the business operator in advance.
The government is informing businesses that they will take appropriate action, such as changing the travel price or accepting a refund of discounts, if requested by a traveler.
In case of postponement Cancellation fee will be covered from "Go To Travel" project cost
The government is considering whether to postpone the time to include trips to and from Tokyo if the infection spreads again in Tokyo and the level of alertness for the infection situation is raised.
If the addition is postponed, the government will inform travel agencies and accommodation operators that travelers will not have to pay a cancellation fee.
If the business is damaged due to the cancellation, it will be covered from the "Go To Travel" project cost.
For example, the cost of the ingredients purchased at the accommodation facility and the fee for arranging the airline ticket for the travel agency will cover the amount equivalent to the actual damage.
The government says that it will take similar measures in areas other than Tokyo if it is excluded from the target due to the spread of infection in the future.