Insights: 2022
The articles of 2022 from JTB Tourism Research & Consulting Co..
The worst drought in 500 years
During the 2022 summer season, heatwaves and water shortages hit hard in the Europe. The latest report from the Global Drought Observatory says 47% of Europe is under some sort of drought warning, in what is likely the worst such event in 500 years.
Is it possible the war benefits the tourism?
More than two years passed since covid-19 pandemic changed our lives, putting us in the box and giving us forced desire to adjust our lifestyles. With many health regulations, new working models and many other new everyday habits, people showed one more time the ability to react in any situation...
Edouard Tripkovic KatayamaAdvisory Consultant
Can Osaka do better than Dubai?
Expo 2020 Dubai Universal Exhibition, popularly called Expo, are the world’s longest-running and largest mega-event attracting more visitors than FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. Starting in 1851, the most extensive exhibition in the world is the synonym for the newest achievements in archit...
Edouard Tripkovic KatayamaAdvisory Consultant
Walking 15,000 steps during one show
The Chinese version of "Sleep No More" was produced in Shanghai. The stage is located in a seven-story building in the center of Shanghai, with six floors converted into the stage “McKinnon Hotel” for the performance. During the three-hour performance, each audience may have to walk an average of 15,000 steps and climb about 11-15 floors.