The recent survey on duel-pricing for inbound travelers to Japan, conducted by ‘Ponta,’ a loyalty point service provider, finds that 42.2% of Japanese people recognized what dual-pricing is, including 24.4% of those who have heard it before.
Supposing dual-pricing system is introduced in the tourism industry, 29.4% agreed to it, and 28.9% fairly agreed to it. By age, 51% of 60s disagreed to it, which is higher than other age segments.
「二重価格」が設定される場合の賛否｜年代別(報道資料より)
Regarding whether or not dual-pricing encourages you to travel in Japan, 39.2% answered ‘YES,’ and about half of 10s and 20s answered ‘YES.’ 52.5% of 10s said that they would have more opportunities or options in their domestic travels.
二重価格が設定された場合、国内旅行をする意識は高まるか(報道資料より)
The survey results also show that 55.6% said that dual-pricing would influence visitation to Japan by international travelers. Respondents picks ‘multi-language service,’ ‘tourism guidance,’ ‘financial support to part of public transportation fees,’ ‘point reward’ or ‘memorial gifts for traveling in Japan’ as alternative services or privileges to dual-pricing for inbound travelers.
