The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Meet Japan Progamme, an exclusive hosted buyer programme for association executives.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Meet Japan Progamme, an exclusive hosted buyer programme for association executives.
Japan offers a diverse and unique selection of world-class meeting venues and cultural experiences, with something new and exciting to discover on every visit. The Meet Japan program is a hosted buyers’ program for association representatives that gives you an opportunity to discover the diversity of Japan’s convention cities. The main purpose of the Meet Japan program is to showcase Japanese cities to international association executives. Attendees will visit participating convention cities and venues on the study tour.
Additionally, JNTO also organizes the Japan Convention Trade Mart, giving association executives the opportunity to meet with potential partners from other cities.
Download the application form here.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. You are representing an international conference with a possibility of bidding to convene in Japan within 5 years.
2. The conference has an attendance of more than 200 people (at least 30% from outside of Japan).
*Regarding conference with fewer than 200 people, please contact below for more information.
3. The candidate city from Japan has not yet been decided.
*Priority will go to associations with a Japanese member who is seriously considering hosting the conference.
Schedule
| Date | Itinerary | Provided Meals | City |
|
Sun. 24 Feb |
Arrive in Tokyo Welcome Reception |
Dinner | Tokyo |
|
Mon. 25 Feb. |
Presentation with breakfast Travel to assigned study tour city |
Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Tokyo TBD |
|
Tues. 26 Feb. |
Study tour day 2 |
Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
TBD |
|
Weds. 27 Feb. |
Study tour day 3 Return to Tokyo |
Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
TBD |
| Thurs. 28 Feb. |
Japan Convention Trade Mart Farewell Party |
Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
TBD Tokyo |
| Fri. 1 Mar. |
Depart from Tokyo |
Breakfast | Tokyo |
Download the application form here.*Study Tour cities will be assigned after your application is approved. JNTO will provide round trip airfare (economy), accommodation for 5 nights, transportation during the programme, and all meals listed above.
For more information, please contact:
Margaret Mann, Head of Conventions: margaret_mann@jnto.go.jp
