The consensus on the question I posted before seems to be that it's okay to encourage travel, but that we need to encourage traveling BETTER, whether that means encouraging choosing trains over planes, taking longer trips, seeing things in a different way, etc.
My question now is HOW? How do I as a content creator do that? I mean, just lecturing people about sustainability or whatever isn't going to help. I'd love some PRACTICAL ideas on how to encourage better travel.
So far I'm trying - not always succeeding - to avoid writing about the places that are very popular and instead focusing on lesser-traveled places. I'm avoiding big general listicles and instead trying to write about much narrower topics. As much as possible, I'm traveling by train or bus rather than plane and that'll come through when I write about a place. Any other suggestions?
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Hi,
I am planning for a kick-off in Tokyo for one of my companies, Does anyone out there know who to contact for accommodation and event arrangements or is there one out there who might be an expert to handle this request?
Best,
Christian
Hi @christian.
Some time ago I posted a discussion about first time tips for Japan and I got a nice recommendation for a call with a local travel planner: www.thatch.co/seller/services/consultation/@kansai
You might find that helpful!
Hi Maria, thanks for the tip.
Hi Christian,
You'll just need to book a venue and perhaps catering, depending on the nature of the party. How many people are you thinking of? And what style? (casual, fancier, at a hotel, etc). I'm not an event planner, but I can help you navigate things around and connect you with other people who can help!
Hi Ally,
In all, there are 45 persons at the moment. They are looking for a accommodation (sgl-rooms), activities like a go-cart ride in the city, bar crawl, and an excursion to Mt. Fuji. As most of them are around 30 years of age it should be a quite casual style of accommodation and most of their free time is to have fun.
//Christian
Hi Christian, I'm really sorry for my late reply. With 40+ people, I think the best way is to reach out to a local tour organizer who can help you with everything from booking hotels to attractions and tours. There is a Facebook group of very friendly Japan-based tour operators who are always eager to help. Please post your query there and I'm sure you'll find the support you need. Here's the link: www.facebook.com/groups/380467466432796
Hi Ally, thanks for the tip
Hi Christian.
Have you contacted EXO Travel in Japan? They have a great MICE department.
Another option is Iain Bitran whos an official MICE Ambassador for Fukuako in Japan so probably has a varied network to help you with. www.linkedin.com/in/ibitran