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Travel agents expect accelerated return of Japanese visitors to Hawaii

By Cindy Ellen Russell

April 5, 2022

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John De Fries, President & CEO of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, speaks at a reception with members of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on Tuesday. JATA brought a delegation to Hawaii this week for meetings with local government and tourism officials.
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The Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi bows after a speech at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Tuesday evening.
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Sharing a laugh before a toast is Governor David Ige, Hawaii first lady Dawn Amano-Ige, John De Fries, President & CEO, Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Hiroyuki Takahashi, JATA Chairman and Yutaka Aoki, Consul General of Japan.
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The Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Hiroyuki Takahashi speaks during an interview.
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Attendees mingle at the Hawai‘i Convention Center during the JATA delegation reception on Tuesday evening.
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Sharing a laugh before a toast is Governor David Ige, Hawaii first lady Dawn Amano-Ige, John De Fries, President & CEO, Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Hiroyuki Takahashi, JATA Chairman and Yutaka Aoki, Consul General of Japan.

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