ANA Research Institute to Create All-Inclusive Japan Travel Plans

ANA Strategic Research Institute Co., Ltd. (ARI) - part of the ANA Group - is collaborating with NAVITIME JAPAN and the Expedia Group to introduce an all-inclusive travel plan designed to make it easier for travelers to explore the different regions of Japan.

Release time : 2019-02-13 14:49:56

source : ANA website

•Travel plans to include expert travel information from Expedia Group.

•NAVITIME JAPAN will provide real-time transportation guides to help with travel within Japan.

•A first in Japan to have a collaborative navigation system.

TOKYO, Feb. 13, 2018 - ANA Strategic Research Institute Co., Ltd. (ARI) - part of the ANA Group - is collaborating with NAVITIME JAPAN and the Expedia Group to introduce an all-inclusive travel plan designed to make it easier for travelers to explore the different regions of Japan.

Japan has many celebrated tourist attractions, and ARI will create a variety of travel plans to showcase the country's charming, less-traveled regions. In collaboration with Expedia Group, the world's largest online travel agent, and regional tourism authorities, ARI is making all-inclusive travel plans to help travelers reach the hidden gems of Japan. These travel plans will include domestic flight tickets in Japan, hotels, activities, and public transportation recommendations to make trips to Japan as seamless and convenient as possible.

"Japan has a rich cultural history, and tourism is an integral part of how we share our treasures with the world," said Kenji Inaoka, Executive Vice President and COO of ARI. "ARI has been thinking of ways to revitalize the regions of Japan to bring tourists to the less traveled areas. By collaborating with travel companies, ARI is creating a tourist experience that makes expert recommendations easily accessible in a way that benefits first-time travelers and repeats visitors alike."

Potential visitors can use the travel planning portal at https://www.odysseyjapan.com/expedia/ to view a list of different plans for each region of Japan. Selecting a plan connects travelers to an Expedia Group page allowing them to instantly book Japan domestic flight tickets, accommodation, and activities for the entire trip. After the reservation is made, ARI will send a code to the traveler that