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日本首相一句话,我的民宿订单腰斩
Feng Huang Wang Cai Jing·2025-11-18 14:03

Core Viewpoint - The sudden wave of cancellations in the hospitality industry in Hokkaido, Japan, is primarily attributed to controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Kishi Nobuo regarding Taiwan, leading to significant financial losses for local businesses [2][8]. Group 1: Impact on Business - The cancellation rate for bookings at Wing Niseko has reached nearly 50%, resulting in losses exceeding 200,000 yuan, with each property losing between 50,000 to 80,000 yuan [8]. - The peak of cancellations occurred on November 15 and 16, with the business receiving over 20 cancellation requests in a single day [7]. - The winter season is critical for revenue, accounting for 90% of annual income, and the business can only operate for 180 days a year due to Japanese regulations [8]. Group 2: Market Conditions - The initial outlook for the 2025-2026 winter season was promising, with bookings rapidly increasing after the National Day holiday, leading to nearly full occupancy by mid-November [4]. - The hospitality market in Osaka has become highly competitive, with a significant increase in the number of registered guesthouses, leading to price reductions and tighter profit margins [15][21]. - The tightening of regulations in Osaka, including a halt on new guesthouse approvals, has further complicated the operational landscape for hospitality businesses [17][18]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The company is preparing for a year without profit and is actively seeking to expand its market to include European and local Japanese tourists [20]. - There is hope that the current political tensions will subside, allowing for a return of tourists to Hokkaido to experience its winter attractions [20].