Domestic travel spending July-September 50% decrease compared to the same period last year Corona impact November 18, 18:28
The amount of money spent by Japanese travelers in Japan between July and September fell by more than 50% compared to the same period last year due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, the amount spent by Japanese travelers during the period from July to September for domestic shopping, lodging, eating and drinking is estimated to be 2,924.1 billion yen, compared to the same period last year. It was a significant drop of 56%.
However, there is a recovery compared to the 83% decrease from April to June, which includes the period of the state of emergency.
In addition, the number of Japanese who traveled domestically from July to September was 85.74 million, a decrease of 49% compared to the same period last year.
Looking at this by month, the rate of decrease exceeded 50% in July and August, when the number of infected people was on the rise in Tokyo and other areas, but in September it decreased by 37%, showing a slight recovery.
On the other hand, the amount of consumption per person is about 34,100 yen, which is 13% less than the same period last year due to the increase in the number of cases where the travel price is discounted by Go To Travel and enjoys traveling nearby. I did.
The Japan Tourism Agency says that although there was a recovery trend in September, it is necessary to continue to pay close attention to consumption trends as the number of infected people is increasing again in recent years.