Group 1 - Japan's tourism industry is facing significant challenges due to a surge in order cancellations from Chinese tourists, with cancellations reaching 70% of overall orders by November 18 [1] - The Hokkaido region, a key destination for Chinese tourists, has reported a notable decline in visitor numbers, with hotels experiencing cancellations of approximately 70 bookings in November alone [1] - The Japanese government and tourism officials are expressing concerns about the potential impact on the winter tourism peak season, as cancellations are occurring just before major events like the Lunar New Year and snow festivals [1] Group 2 - The cancellation of group travel orders is expected to have a pronounced effect on the tourism industry starting in December, according to industry experts [2] - The Chinese government's travel advisories and warnings have led to a decrease in the willingness of Chinese tourists to visit Japan, prompting airlines to implement flexible cancellation policies [2] - Predictions indicate that the decline in Chinese tourist spending could result in a loss of approximately 1.79 trillion yen (about 11.5 billion USD) in tourism revenue for Japan, which may reduce the country's GDP by 0.29% [2]
综述丨订单大量取消 日本旅游业日子“很难过”
Xin Hua Wang·2025-11-20 12:45