TOKYO: Spending by foreign and domestic travellers in Japan is increasing as the central government relaxes Covid-related restrictions. On Oct 11, Japan lifted the ban on individual travel for inbound visitors and began to allow visa-free entry from certain countries. Hotels and inns are benefiting from both the increase in inbound visitors as well as a government travel subsidy programme. With foreign visitors accounting for more than 60% of guests, the hotel has forecast an all-time monthly high in revenue for December. The number of foreign visitors is expected to continue increasing in 2023 after the government further eases border restrictions.
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