Japan to Postpone Restart of Go To Travel Campaign

 According to tourism minister Tetsuo Saito, the Japanese government will not relaunch its Go To Travel domestic tourist promotion campaign this month.

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Source: NHK.jp

If the infection situation remains quiet through the year-end and New Year period, including the forthcoming three-day vacation through Monday, the campaign might be launched as early as late January, according to the Japan Tourism Agency.

At a news conference on Friday, Saito said, “We’re not at a stage where we can declare a precise timetable for beginning the campaign.” “We’re in a scenario where we have to presume that (the coronavirus) will spread quickly.”

The minister emphasized that the resumption of the tourist promotion is contingent on the infection situation remaining stable.

Read: [2022 Updated] Resumption information and a summary of new Go To Travel content!

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