Exotissimo Travel Commits to Driving Tourism in Japan

In March of this year, Bangkok based Destination Management Company, Exotissimo Travel, opened its seventh Asian destination office, in Tokyo, Japan. Shortly following the official opening of the office the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the country.andnbsp; The DMC would like to take this opportunity to extend their deepest sympathies to the people of Japan and all those affected by this event.

Exo are still fully committed to maintaining their presence in Japan and operating Exo Japan, with some necessary adjustments to strategies and forecasts for the coming year taking into account the current and changing situation. The message the DMC wish to send out here is that although the situation has changed, as a business they are still optimistic regarding the long-term outlook for tourism in Japan.

In line with their commitment to drive Exo Japan forward and support the recovery of the country and its tourism industry, Exo’s marketing materials will feature sections dedicated to their newest destination. These include the monthly Electronic Newsletter, tri-annual print publication Horizons, and annual Professional Guide. Exo will continue to sell Japan as their latest destination and are open and able to accept bookings and respond to enquiries immediately.

Chief Operations Officer Hamish Keith, said, “ With regards to our expansion into Japan, this has been something we have been very excited about for a long time now. We believe Japan has tremendous potential as a destination offering everything an Exotissimo travel experience should encompass; culture, history, food, beautiful sites, hotels, high-end transportation and a lot more. Thus, we would like to put the message out that our main objective remains winning accounts for 2012 onwards and to help agents with product for next year. “

As it stands Exotissimo have built up an extensive portfolio of tour options in Japan. Delivering unique products, Exo Touches and seamless travel experiences to each market segment that they serve; FIT Luxury, Adventure Travel and MICE.andnbsp; Signature Exo tours include Japans Golden Route, a 9-day exploratory trip into the old and new face of the country. Beginning in Tokyo, the program continues on to Mt Fuji, all the way through to Kyoto and Nara before looping back to the capital.

The 12-day culture and cuisine tour seeks to unveil the intrinsic link between food, tradition and community. For something more adventurous the 3-day Hakone and Mount Fuji tour offers the perfect contrast to time spent in Tokyo, combining cultural pursuits with soft adventures. With the option of adding sumptuous touches in the form of five-star accommodation, high-end transport options and superb dining experiences, Exo are well-equipped to create the perfect Japan itinerary.

Playing their part in supporting the recovery of Japan, the DMC have a number of great deals that will be promoted through the ENL, the company’s monthly electronic newsletter. Please keep an eye on this for all updates regarding Japan and Exo’s other destinations.

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