(TAN): Airbnb is participating in Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ campaign to help boost domestic tourism and support economic recovery in the country, the home-sharing platform said.
To help support the local tourism industry, which has been significantly hit by the pandemic, the Japanese government has launched the ‘Go To Travel’ campaign which offers travelers discounts for domestic travel.
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As part of the campaign, Japanese travelers can enjoy discounted stays in Airbnb listings across the country. During the campaign, travelers who book a stay at an eligible Airbnb listing can receive a discount from the Japan government of up to 35% — up to JPY 14,000 (USD 132) per person, per night.
“Airbnb is committed to being a good partner to the government and supporting responsible and sustainable travel in Japan, and I hope our participation in the campaign will help local hosts, businesses and communities that rely on tourism,” Yasuyuki Tanabe, country manager for Airbnb in Japan, said. “We believe that our local community of hosts and guests can play an important role in helping Japan’s tourism industry recover. Last year alone, our community supported more than 65,900 local jobs in Japan including more than 11,000 in local restaurants.”
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In Japan, travelers are increasingly looking for experiences that are closer to home, Airbnb booking data shows.
In 2019, the Airbnb community contributed more than USD 4.5 billion to the Japanese economy. Domestic Airbnb guests spent a total of USD 655 million across Japan.
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