Chiba Update
Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC)

Summer 2020
Welcome to the Summer Edition of
Chiba Update!
Our greatest intention to friends
and partners all over the world.
Through this edition, we, Chiba
Convention Bureau is sending amessage of love andencouragement especially to those
who were badly affected by theCovid-19 pandemic. We will
overcome this challenge together!
And together, we will find new ways
to bring back the pieces and create
an even better future for themeeting industry.
Situation in Chiba is improving andbusinesses are getting back tonormal. The Tokyo Disneyland andTokyo DisneySea in Chiba reopened
along with other themed parks inthe prefecture. Events up to 1,000people are allowed and expect toelevate up to 5,000 people starting
August 1, both under certain
regulations. Hybrid meetings arealso getting popular. At concert halls
and stadium, ‘crowdless’ concerts
and game matches alternate the oldstyle.
The pandemic clearly changed ourlives and the way we associate withpeople. Yet, it also allows us to
explore many possibilities. As weanticipate the situation to improve,
let assure that Chiba Convention
Bureau is all out to support global
event organizers with utmost best
as we continued to provide best
assistance and services.
Once again, it is our pleasure tobring you the latest happenings.
Through this edition, we hope you
will learn more about us and will
look forward to more upcoming
issues.

CONTENTS
P1 Greetings
Convenient Conventions 101
Message from new appointed President
P2 What’s up?
‘New normal’, Life after the state-of-emergency lifted
JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2020 goes virtual
Latest News
Narita Airport ranked 1 as Best Dining Airport 2020 by Skytrax
P3 Special Feature
What’s now? CCB beyond the curve
P4 Chiba Japan new MICE Promotion Video now available online
Chiba MICE Voice

Convenient Conventions 101

Message fromnew appointed President
I’m Minoru Ito, new appointed president ofChiba Convention Bureau and International
Center.
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection,
I would like to expres my deepest sympathies
to all. To our medical care personnel who are fully
dedicated and putting their lives at risk infulfilling the duty of preserving human life against
corona virus, I would like to express sincere respect and gratitude to all ofyou. Those event organizers and related parties who have prepared foryears only to cancel or postpone due to the pandemic, let know that I am
deeply moved by the situation and sincerely hope that the harsh situation
will be over soon.

As for Chiba Convention Bureau, we will continue effort to promote
Meeting Industry and advance Chiba’s strength as the next perfectbusiness meeting destination in Japan. We look forward to continue
working closely with you.

1‘New Normal’Life after the state-of-emergency lifted

WHAT’S UP

Japan through active participation of the people has successfully containing thespread of the virus with low cases of infections records daily. However, its
undeniable that the virus is still out there, and with less precaution triggers
another possible outbreak. To further contain the virus, the government
implemented guidelines so that the community can function as normal and yet
maintaining the health and safety of each individual.
At present, the state-of-emergency declaration was lifted, and businesses
reopened. In addition to ‘new-lifestyle guidelines’ where 3C’s are strictly enforced,
masks, face shields, and disinfectants are common languages. Social distancing
became part of the daily habits. Furthermore, a new developed COVID-19 contact
tracing app known as COCOA is being endorsed for fast tracking and earlyprecautions.
For more information and safety tips, please refer to the link:

http://japan.kantei.go.jp/ongoingtopics/coronavirus_info_e.html

JpGU – AGU Joint Meeting 2020
Goes Virtual
The JpGU Meeting Organizing Committee after careful deliberation has decided to bring
JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2020 virtual after the original schedule has been postponed toJuly 12-16 due to COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Holding a virtual meeting is a new challenge’ says
the organizers, yet driven to make the first virtual experience a success that offers
attractive contents and rewarding opportunities to all who will participate.
Makuhari Messe has been the home for the JpGU Annual Meeting for years. Although thehosting of the 2020 annual meeting became impossible this year due to the pandemic,
the door is open to both for more events together in the near future.
For more information on the JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2020, visit here.
http://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2020v/

Narita Airport ranked 1 as World’s Best
Dining Airport 2020 by Skytrax

LATEST NEWS

Narita International Airport has been recognized in the Skytrax’s World Airport Awards 2020 as the World’s Best Airport
Dining Experience.
Narita Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in Japan located in Chiba Prefecture, approximately 1 hour away fromTokyo. It is composed of 3 separate buildings, Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 in which international flights areconcentrated on the first two terminals while terminal 3 caters local flights. Souvenir shops from small memorabilia
to fancy made-in-japan items are found at both terminals. With the exception of Terminal 3, dining areas are situated on theupper floor. With the combined of about 60 restaurants offering relaxing dining experience, there are wide variety of foodselections from international cuisines to local delicacies. Japan’s iconic ramen, sushi, and more will surely a bud tickling
palette sensation. Using meticulous preparation technique and serve with utmost Japanese hospitality, there is no doubtthat Narita Airport offers the world’s best dining experience.

2About Skytrax Award
The World Airline Awards began in 1999, when Skytrax launched its firstglobal, annual airline customer satisfaction survey. It is not restricted tomember airlines or a pre-selected choice of airline, and any airline in theworld can be nominated. There are no survey entry fees, no payment toattend the awards event, and no charges for any use of the award logos andresults by winning airlines.
The Skytrax’s World Airport Awards 2020 was based on the survey conductedfrom September 2018 to May 2019 with about 21.65 million eligible entriesof over 100 nationalities all over the world.

What’s now?
CCB Beyond the Curve

SPECIAL FEATUREIn April 16, Japan government has declared the nationwide state-of-emergency amidst Covid-19. The declaration resulted
to many business establishments to close temporarily and employees were asked to work remotely at home.
In the presence of the cancellations of meetings and events, MICE industry has suffered badly. In the midst of uncertainty,
Chiba Convention Bureau thought of ways to support local members, stakeholders, suppliers and other related parties
through the launched of the COVID-19 Support Program. The program is part of the CCB’s own emergency measures tosupport partners who were affected by the impact of the pandemic.

COVID-19 Support Program
1. Hotel Support Plan
This program provides members, medical-related personnel andbusiness event-related individuals or groups to CCB’s exclusive voucher
to various participating hotels which will entitle them to 50% discount orup to ¥5,000 reduction on the accommodation rate.
https://www.ccb.or.jp/important-notice/ccb-topics/(Japanese only)
2. ‘Get Along with Chiba’ Message Video Campaign‘Get Along with Chiba Campaign’ is a compilation of short videos
submitted by local partners. This collaborative campaign features
messages from Chiba’s meeting suppliers, stakeholders, and businessevents-related agencies on how they are preparing on accommodating
foreign visitors and international events once the restriction is lifted andactivities are back. This is also CCB’s way of reaching out to partners
around the world sending message of love and cooperation whichsuggest that despite all the uncertainties the industry is facing at themoment, people are stronger when they act as one. The message video
will be uploaded to Chiba Convention Bureau’s homepage and othersocial networking service tools.
https://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/important-notice/important-notice68189/
3. Promotion Support Program
The program showcased promotional support to local businesses byproviding them promotional advantages using CCB’s media tool such as
the homepage, and other SNS source to advertise their companies,
products and services to local consumers. This is also another initiative
to help bring businesses back.
https://www.ccb.or.jp/important-notice/ccbplan/ (Japanese only)

3Chiba Japan new MICE Promotion Video
is now available online
In the midst of intensifying global competition in attracting business events,
Chiba Convention Bureau continued to promote Chiba internationally as
meeting events destination. Recently, due to the effect of Covid-19,
tremendous numbers of convention, exhibitions, meetings and otherbusiness functions were cancelled or postponed. With less chance ofmeeting face-to-face, CCB is reaching out to people in and out of Japan, andthis time through the ‘Chiba Japan MICE Promotion Video’. This video willserve as elaborative tool to efficiently introduce Chiba and its advantages assuitable venue even after the pandemic.
The promotion video features Chiba’s bountiful nature where state-of-theart meeting and accommodation facilities were built perfectly to create themost suitable environment for any business gatherings. With highresolution clips, quality images, and motion graphics applied, the production
helped enhance the virtual experience in holding a convention in Chiba
along with the ideas on pre/post-convention activities.
The video was first shown as an entry to CCB’s first ever participated online
summit, the Virtual Travel Summit. Through Chiba Japan MICE Promotion
Video, Chiba Convention Bureau hopes to further promote Chiba especiallyin the international arena.
For Chiba Japan MICE Promotion Video, click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tr19iwRblY&feature=emb_title

Chiba MICE VoiceThe world economic activity as a whole suffered and the Meeting Industry has been severely damaged due to Covid-19. InJapan, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed. Under these circumstances, it is necessary
to take early preparation towards the rehabilitation of the industry and to respond to the need during and after thepandemic while suppressing the infection risk.
Having that said, new applied system on holding international and conferences are surfacing, not to mention the so-called
online-held ‘digital meeting’, and ‘hybrid meetings’ that combine face-to-face and online contents.
In the future, Chiba Convention Bureau anticipates new forms of city-to-city competition. CCB will work together with
event organizers, stakeholders and affiliated companies, local governments and other related parties to make all-out
efforts to explore the utilization of digital technology in relation to business meeting. The system is hope to incorporatein the ‘new ways’ of the MICE Industry while promoting secure and safety business events in Chiba.

Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
14F Marive East, World Business Garden
2-6 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City Chiba Prefecture, 261-7114 Japan
Tel: +81-43-297-2752 Fax: +81-43-297-2753
Homepage: http://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/ Email: request@ccb.or.jp

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