Tokyo added to Go To Travel subsidy program as discount raised to 50%
Tokyo became part of the government's domestic travel subsidy program on Thursday, as the amount of assistance offered to travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic was increased to cover up to half of the entire costs.A similar initiative to promote consumption at eateries also kicked off the same day, in which points are given to people reserving seats that can be used the next time they eat at a restaurant that has joined the program.
The Go To Travel campaign was launched in July, but travel to and from Tokyo was initially excluded due to the high number of new coronavirus infections at the time.Tokyo "takes a large share in the national travel market, with trips from Tokyo taking about 20 percent and those to Tokyo about 10 percent," Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told a press conference, expressing hope that the expanded program will help revive the struggling industry.
From Thursday, points worth 1,000 yen will be awarded for a dinner reservation and 500 yen for a lunch through the end of January and can be used for payment at eateries covered by the program by March next year.Coupons with 25 percent premiums will also go on sale later in October, according to the farm ministry.
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