Latest UpdatesNetworking with International Tourism Companies in Fukuoka
Dec 09, 2015
On December 1, 2015, JETRO held a business networking event for the tourism sector in Fukuoka with the purpose of facilitating cooperation between international tourism firms operating in Japan and Japanese companies.
In Part 1, five foreign-affiliated firms (Yelp Japan, Global Tax Free, Koraku Japan, Ctrip Japan and Square) gave presentations about their business activities and prospects for future partnership with Japanese companies. In Part 2, they were involved in lively discussions and information exchange, with long lines formed in front of each firm’s booth.
The event attracted Japanese companies in a broad range of industries including hotels, hot springs, travel companies, restaurants, retail and transportation (railways, taxis and ferries). A total of 138 attendees joined not only from Fukuoka but also from around the Kyushu, Shikoku and Kansai regions, demonstrating a growing awareness of the need to draw visitors from abroad.
| Title |
Networking with International Tourism Companies - Expanding inbound tourism consumption in Kyushu! - |
|---|---|
| Date | December 1, 2015 |
| Venue | Fukuoka City |
| Organizer | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) |
| Cooperators | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Co-organizer |
Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI, Kyushu District Transport Bureau, MLIT, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau, Fukuoka Prefecture Tourist Association |
| Number of visitors | 138 |
| Outline of program |
Part 1
Seminar with presentations by foreign-affiliated tourism firms <Opening remarks> Takeshi Saito, Chief Director, JETRO Fukuoka <Presentation>
Part 2 Exchange with foreign affiliated tourism firms (exchange of business cards) |
Part 1: Scenes of venue
Part 2: Exchange event
