Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has wrapped up its 2021 virtual roadshow, where over 400 meetings took place across two curated B2B events
JNTO says its first virtual trade roadshow in market recorded incredible results, welcoming an impressive 80 plus trade attendees, 35 Japanese suppliers and two airlines.
Over 400 meetings took place over two specially curated virtual events, connecting agents and wholesalers with local suppliers and successfully equipping Australian and New Zealand trade to sell Japan once international travel between the countries resumes – hopefully in the not-so-distant future.
The roadshow
Hosted through TravTrade’s virtual events platform and coordinated by GTI, on 10 November for the Japan Virtual Roadshow Product Development Session, over 30 wholesalers (including three brands from New Zealand) had one-on-one meetings with 35 Japanese suppliers.
Key representatives across Japan joined JNTO including Tokyo Tourism, JR East Hotels, Camellia Tea Ceremony, Luxury Travel Japan, as well as a range of other DMOs, DMCs, accommodation partners and attractions.
Over 30 per cent of the suppliers registered were new to market, marking an exciting #ArrivalRevival.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways also hosted additional virtual networking meeting rooms.
On 17 November, over 50 travel agents from Australia and New Zealand attended JNTO’s Japan Virtual Roadshow Agent Education Session.
Agents undertook small group training sessions with Japanese suppliers and an origami demonstration by Sydney Japanese contemporary artist Midori Furze, to recreate the famous Japanese crane.
Across both events JNTO provided attendees with updates on the destination from key speakers; Yoko Tanaka, JNTO Sydney Office Executive Director and Sally Miles, JNTO Business Development & Marketing Senior Assistant Manager.
“It has been great to be in market and connecting with our valued Australian trade partners once again, during the successful Japan Virtual Roadshow 2021,” commented Yoko Tanaka, JNTO.
We are delighted to support the travel industry in preparation to sell Japan for 2022 and beyond, as we look forward to the return of travel to come.”
All attendees, both wholesalers and agents, will receive a Japanese-themed participation gift upon completion of the post-event survey.
Agents also had the chance to win a grand prize of a Japanese experience in Australia or New Zealand, valued at $1,000, the winner of which will be announced soon.
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