Japan has climbed from 14th to ninth place in a global ranking of tourism competitiveness, while the UK comes fifth, The Mainichi reported on 19 May.
The World Economic Forum, which carried out the study, attributed Japan’s improvement to its “cultural heritage”, efficient transport infrastructure and a newly launched wireless Internet service.
The ranking aims to show how well countries can deliver sustainable economic and societal benefits through their respective travel and tourism sectors. By indicator, Japan ranks first globally for its treatment of customers and the quality of railway infrastructure.