Sophie Lin of Reho Study Tours, Simone Thannhauser of CT Connections and Charisma McDonald of Global Travel Co will accompany Richard Taylor, ATIA’s Director of Membership & Industry Affairs, on the five-day, six-night tour beginning on November 3.
The famil will include the sights and sounds of the prefecture including sampling Japanese tea, painting, unique dishes and a Samurai Armour Experience.
The famil is the first major initiative of its new corporate partnership with Japan’s Fukushima prefecture and reflects growing demand among Australian travellers for authentic experiences that extend beyond Japan’s traditional tourism hotspots.
The group will also visit the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum and meet with government officials to better understand the region’s recovery since the events of 2011.
“We were delighted to receive so many entries from our members for this special trip and those entries were accompanied by some terrific stories,” said Mr Taylor.
“Selected by Fukushima to attend, our winners represent true industry diversity, including someone in their very first year in travel, and they’ll play a vital role in educating others about this fabulous destination.
“Our Destination famils program was set up for exactly these kinds of opportunities and I would urge members to visit our website and join our notification list for upcoming trips.”
