While Japan borders are not yet open for travellers, tourism start to catch up around the world. HICJ hosted a roundtable meeting to discuss Members respective perspectives for this year.

An inbound travel agency with a company name “HITOTOKI” and a logo similar to ours, but which has nothing to do with our company, has been identified on the Internet. We would like to ask all our business partners and clients to be careful not to misidentify or confuse that website with ours. In particular, when exchanging information or making inquiries, please make sure that the destination address is our domain name “@hitotoki-travel.com”. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Are you an activity provider, a car company, a guide or an independent ? Are you looking for advices on how to sell your services to travel agencies ? This event is for you !

This survey was initiated by HICJ to get a better grasp of the current situation, struggles and needs of each category of members in this difficult COVID-19 period.

This letter has been initiated by The Hospitality Industry Club of Japan (HICJ). We are a club of over 50 SME and individual Members of the inbound industry, including travel agencies, hotels, transportation companies, services and activity providers. The inbound travel industry has been severely hit by the crisis, faster and more intensively than any other industry in Japan as borders have remained closed to foreign visitors since April 2020.

HICJ hosted an online members discussion to review the results of the survey sent to all Members regarding their financial situation during the COVID-19 crisis and shared the latest subsidies programs updates.

HICJ Guest, Mr. Masaru Takayama from JARTA (Japan Alliance of Responsible Travel Agencies) introduced Travelife and its accreditation process exclusively available through JARTA in Japan. HICJ Members also discussed their ongoing projects towards sustainable tourism.

HICJ hosted an online members discussion about the existing government subsidies and the idea to co-sign an open letter to the Government and the Japan Tourism Agency regarding the current inbound industry.

HICJ hosted an online meeting introducing Kagoshima prefecture to its Members. Two local Members deeply involved in Kagoshima hospitality industry presented the region and its remote islands.

HICJ hosted an online meeting about "Side income during covid-19". Three members introduced their projects launched in 2020 to bring new income streams to their company while waiting inbound visitors to come back to Japan.

Dear Members, HICJ hosted its online kick-off event on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 joined by 20 of the 50 Members companies of the Club. HICJ core values have been presented and the Club first projects were also announced. We very much look forward to the upcoming great events already planned for the upcoming weeks.

This year marks the official beginning of HICJ activities and we look forward to great developments in the coming months. Also, the Members Area is now available to all HICJ Members who can login and access HICJ exclusive network, events and news. Should you be interested to join the Club, do not hesitate to fill the « Join Us » form on this website and our team will get back to you after reviewing your application. Happy New Year to you and your beloved ones.

Dear Colleagues, 2020 is certainly the most challenging year you have faced in a long time and the COVID-19 crisis gave an urge for a new travel industry scene in Japan. As the founder of Hitotoki, our luxury boutique travel agency based in Tokyo, I feel more than ever that cooperating together is a necessary step to get through this difficult period. The HICJ will always remain an apolitical Club. Our goal is to renovate the travel industry in Japan and to suggest improvements as a one shared voice when those are needed, such as for the current “Go To Campaign” which is leaving many of you behind. Contrary to Japan’s historic travel associations, the HICJ doesn’t have any entry fees and the membership is free for the first year. New members can decide which events they want to join and only pay for what they need. Also, don’t hesitate to check out our News page for our latest news and upcoming projects. We very much look forward to welcoming you among us. Kind Regards, Alex Debs HICJ Founder Hitotoki President