{
  "id": 10222018,
  "title": "TAT highlights “Healing is the New Luxury” at the Tourism Expo Japan 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/tat-highlights-healing-is-the-new-luxury-at-the-tourism-expo-japan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:10:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Thailand Business News",
    "slug": "thailand-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.thailand-business-news.com/health/331124-tat-highlights-healing-is-the-new-luxury-at-the-tourism-expo-japan-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled its \"Healing is the New Luxury\" initiative at the Tourism Expo Japan 2026. This campaign highlights Thailand's potential as a premier wellness destination, aiming to attract quality Japanese travelers and encourage them to enjoy extended and enriching experiences. By focusing on wellness tourism, TAT seeks to create a deeper connection with visitors interested in health and rejuvenation, ultimately fostering repeat visits and longer stays.\n\nOne of the core objectives of this campaign is to promote travel beyond popular tourist areas, encouraging tourists to explore secondary destinations rich in unique experiences. This strategy aims to enhance Thailand's tourism offerings and provide visitors with diverse experiences that showcase the country's natural beauty and cultural richness.\n\nTo achieve these goals, TAT is forging strategic collaborations with airlines and travel trade partners within the Japanese market. These partnerships are designed to facilitate travel and ensure a hassle-free experience for Japanese tourists visiting Thailand. By strengthening these partnerships, TAT hopes to solidify Thailand's reputation as a leading travel destination, particularly in the realms of wellness and cultural tourism.",
  "summary": "TAT promotes \"Healing is the New Luxury\" in Japan, focusing on wellness, culture, and immersive travel for high-value tourists.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/japans-booming-tourism-industry-struggling-to-improve-sustainability",
        "published": "2026-09-27T06:44:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}