[GMO Internet Group] GMO TECH holds a “Google Map Utilization Seminar” in Fukushima Prefecture’s project to improve the system for accepting tourists visiting Japan [GMO
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< *GMO Internet Group*
Press release: September 2, 2024
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GMO TECH holds a “Google Map Utilization Seminar” in Fukushima Prefecture’s project to improve the system for accepting tourists visiting Japan [GMO TECH]
*Providing information dissemination know-how and contributing to the creation of attractive tourist destinations in Fukushima Prefecture* GMO TECH, Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO: Akito Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as GMO), which operates online customer attraction services in the GMO Internet Group
TECH) is WAmazing Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and CEO: Fumiko Kato) A “Google Map Utilization Seminar” was held for three days from August 21 to 23, 2024 as part of Fukushima Prefecture’s project to develop a system for accepting tourists visiting Japan, which was commissioned by WAmazing.
A total of 72 people from tourism businesses and related parties in Fukushima prefecture participated in this seminar.
It was a place to directly learn TECH’s know-how and use it to improve the attractiveness of tourist destinations.
* [Background of this project] *
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With the end of Japan’s border measures in February, it has become easier to travel to Japan from overseas, and with the depreciation of the yen, the number of foreign visitors to Japan is rapidly
recovering. In addition, tourists use the Internet and SNS
With the spread of such services, it has become easier to research information on stores and make selections on your own. Among them, there are many cases where Google Maps is used to refer to store location information and reviews.
GMO
TECH provides MEO (Map Engine Optimization) countermeasure service, which is a measure to make your company’s business information stand out on map services such as Google Maps.
Dash!
byGMO (*), and this seminar was held with the aim of providing this know-how to tourism businesses in Fukushima Prefecture and
strengthening their ability to attract tourists to Japan.
(*) Reference: “MEO Dash! byGMO” https://meo-dash.com/
* [About the seminar] *
To utilize Google Maps, it is important to utilize Google Business Profile (GBP), a service that allows you to display and manage business information (business hours, location, photos, reviews, etc.) on Google Maps for free. In this seminar, we will cover everything from the basic operations of GBP to practical content such as how to effectively communicate and attract customers.
TECH members provided explanations. Participants said, “The content was very useful as it was relevant to actual work,” and the seminar was well-received, saying that they had gained knowledge that would be useful in future customer attraction activities.
* ■Purpose/Aim*
・Understand the importance of using Google Maps
・Everyone will be able to register even if they have no knowledge of GBP. ・Achieve a goal that matches the participant’s proficiency level
* ■Place/Date*
Hamadori August 21st (Wednesday) 14:00-16:30
Aizu August 22nd (Thursday) 14:00-16:30
Nakadori August 23rd (Friday) 13:30-16:00
* ■Target participants*
Business operators of tourist facilities, accommodation facilities, restaurants, etc. in Fukushima Prefecture
Local governments
* ■Contents*
Part 1: Seminar to learn the basics of using Google Maps
Part 2: Workshops tailored to the proficiency level of participants (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
・Beginner ~ Basic account setup method ~
・Intermediate ~ How to improve your attractive account ~
・Advanced ~Inbound measures~
* ■Lecturer*
GMO TECH Co., Ltd.
Product Marketing Headquarters Sales Department I
Manager Yuta Nunomura
* ■Seminar venue*
* [Future outlook] *
GMO
TECH will continue to contribute to the creation of attractive tourist destinations in Fukushima Prefecture by disseminating information through after-sales support such as operational support for Google Maps and numerical analysis.
In addition, we plan to continue working with WAmazing, which supports local governments, tourism associations, and DMOs (tourist community development corporations), to expand opportunities for our initiatives to multiple local governments. By supporting local governments that are closely involved with local store operators, we can further promote MEO.
We aim to expand Dash by GMO’s services, attract customers to local businesses, and build relationships with them.
* [About WAmazing Co., Ltd.] *
WAmazing is a startup company founded in July 2016 that provides tourism platform services for foreign tourists visiting Japan. We provide unified travel reservation arrangements for the five major consumption items (accommodations, sightseeing experiences, shopping, transportation, and food and beverages) in tourism to Japan online (WEB, App, WeChat) (OTA business). We have installed free SIM distribution terminals at 25 airports in Japan with regular
international flights and surrounding facilities, and expanded our membership by providing free SIM cards. The main service areas are Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Southeast Asian countries, and Australia. Based on the OTA business, we have built a business model that accelerates growth through synergies between businesses with the three pillars of regional tourism DX business and inbound marketing partner business, and we have been increasing sales and growing for nine consecutive years since our founding.
* [About GMO TECH, Inc.] *
GMO
TECH develops in-house services that utilize the latest technology and supports customer acquisition through internet advertising, MEO, and SEO. In addition, we have launched an advertising distribution service for smartphone apps developed by GMO
We are promoting the Internet customer attraction business using a multifaceted approach, such as “GMO SmaAD” and “GMO SmaAFFi”, a performance-based affiliate service for the web.
GMO
Common to all of our businesses, TECH is also focusing on the development of new services and new functions that utilize AI.We aim to become the “No. 1 corporate group that creates the future with AI” and are working to develop our business by attracting customers. I will continue to contribute.
That’s all
* [Inquiries regarding services] *
●GMO TECH Inc. Product Marketing Headquarters Sales Department TEL: 03-5489-6374
E-mail: *promo@gmotech.jp*
* [GMO TECH, Inc.] (URL: * * https://gmotech.jp/*