日本旅游业受到显著冲击

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister's recent provocative remarks regarding Taiwan have led to strong protests from China, causing investor concerns about deteriorating Sino-Japanese relations [1] - The Japanese stock market has seen a decline in travel-related stocks, with significant cancellations of travel orders reported by industry professionals, indicating a challenging situation for the tourism sector [1] - A travel agency reported a surge in cancellations, with approximately 10% of orders canceled on November 17, escalating to 70% by November 18, and about 20 study and corporate exchange groups have canceled trips to Japan in December [1] Group 2 - The tourism industry in Hokkaido, a key destination for Chinese tourists, is facing significant impacts due to a decrease in visitor numbers, with hotels reporting cancellations of around 70 bookings in November alone [1] - The Hokkaido government has convened an emergency meeting to address the situation, expressing concerns over the cancellations occurring just before the winter tourism peak [1] - Industry experts predict that the cancellation of group travel orders starting in December will have a noticeable effect on the tourism sector [2] Group 3 - The Chinese government’s travel advisories have led to a decrease in the willingness of Chinese tourists to visit Japan, with many planned trips being adjusted or canceled [2] - Forecasts suggest that the impact of these cancellations could result in a loss of approximately 1.79 trillion yen (about 11.5 billion USD) in tourism revenue for Japan over the next year, potentially reducing Japan's GDP by 0.29% [2]