The demandfor Japan
that had dropped down severely after the devastating tsunami in 2011 is showing
all signs of fair growth this year.
The head of
Japanese department at the Vand International Tour, Ms. Natalia Minorskaya,
claims that this spring's sakura blossoming season is going to attract 50% more
tourists than a yaer before.
The
Varvarka Travel company is, too, optimistic about the destination's
performance. However, they don't expect the growth to be as good as last year.
"Those who were postponing their trips to Japan in fear of tsunami and
radiation, finally gave up in 2013. Thus, the delayed demand. This year the
growth is likely to go on but without any spikes," comments the company's
expert on Japan.
Beside the earthquake, Japan
also suffered from economic instability in Russia which made the Russians more
cautious about their expenses, including the ones for holidays.
Despite a
20% increase in package prices on the destination, the year 2013 turned out to
be as successful as the record 2008.
In 2013, reports Japan National Tourist Organization
(JNTO), 60.5 thousand Russian tourists visited the country - 20.6% more than a
year before.
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