Despite the yen’s continued weakness, “many consumers have grown accustomed to (the situation), and there remains a certain segment of consumers willing to travel overseas,” a JTB official said.
JTB’s popular products feature hop-on, hop-off bus tours across Europe and resort hotels in Hawaii.
Bookings for trips to Egypt have also increased following the full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the company said.
Domestically, short family trips reachable by private car are on the rise, with one-night, two-day itineraries accounting for about 40 per cent of trips.
The survey was conducted for three days through November 13, covering 2,060 respondents who said they would or probably would travel during the year-end and New Year holidays.
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