Expanding the application services business as the primary growth driver

「Going forward, to address labor shortages and operational-efficiency challenges at accommodation facilities and expand their revenue and profit, we will work to make TEMAIRAZU a product of choice by integrating with systems and sales channels that improve operational efficiency and convenience and developing new functions, and by supporting customers as a company-wide effort, we will work to further expand the adoption of TEMAIRAZU.」

「In this business environment, we continue to expect accommodation demand to remain solid. We will actively pursue system integration aimed at improving operational efficiency and convenience at accommodation facilities, integration with domestic and international accommodation reservation websites and other services aimed at expanding their sales channels, and enhancements to the functionality of the TEMAIRAZU series and stronger sales activities.」

「Going forward, to address labor shortages and operational-efficiency challenges at accommodation facilities and expand their revenue and profit, we will work to make TEMAIRAZU a product of choice by integrating with systems and sales channels that improve operational efficiency and convenience and developing new functions, and by supporting customers as a company-wide effort, we will work to further expand the adoption of TEMAIRAZU.」

「In this business environment, we continue to expect accommodation demand to remain solid. We will actively pursue system integration aimed at improving operational efficiency and convenience at accommodation facilities, integration with domestic and international accommodation reservation websites and other services aimed at expanding their sales channels, and enhancements to the functionality of the TEMAIRAZU series and stronger sales activities.」

「In this business environment, we continue to expect accommodation demand to remain solid. We will actively pursue system integration aimed at improving operational efficiency and convenience at accommodation facilities, integration with domestic and international accommodation reservation websites and other services aimed at expanding their sales channels, and enhancements to the functionality of the TEMAIRAZU series and stronger sales activities.」

「In this business environment, we continue to expect accommodation demand to remain solid. We will actively pursue system integration aimed at improving operational efficiency and convenience at accommodation facilities, integration with domestic and international accommodation reservation websites and other services aimed at expanding their sales channels, and enhancements to the functionality of the TEMAIRAZU series and stronger sales activities.」

「In this business environment, we continue to expect accommodation demand to remain solid. We will actively pursue system integration aimed at improving operational efficiency and convenience at accommodation facilities, integration with domestic and international accommodation reservation websites and other services aimed at expanding their sales channels, and enhancements to the functionality of the TEMAIRAZU series and stronger sales activities.」

「Going forward, to expand revenue and profit at accommodation facilities, we will work to make TEMAIRAZU a product of choice by integrating with systems and sales channels that improve operational efficiency and convenience and developing new functions, and by supporting customers as a company-wide effort, we will work to further expand the adoption of TEMAIRAZU.」

「As accommodation demand recovers, we will continue actively pursuing measures to promote sales and improve operational efficiency at accommodation facilities, including system integration and improvements in convenience.」

「As domestic accommodation demand recovers, we will continue actively pursuing system integration and improvements in convenience.」

「To support the recovery of the accommodation and travel industry, we will continue actively pursuing promotional activities and further system integration.」

「Going forward, to expand revenue and profit at accommodation facilities, we will work to make TEMAIRAZU a product of choice by integrating with systems and sales channels that improve operational efficiency and adding new functions, and by supporting customers as a company-wide effort, we will work to further expand the adoption of TEMAIRAZU.」

「Although there was a slight recovery in the application business, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥1,213.587 million, down 0.9% year on year, due to the impact of weakening stay-at-home demand on the internet in the internet media business.」

「In the application services business, the impact of declining accommodation demand due to the prolonged spread of COVID-19 continued, as did cancellations, mainly due to the closure of small accommodation facilities, although cancellations were on a declining trend. Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥803.767 million, down 4.0% year on year. Operating profit was ¥568.108 million, down 6.1%, ordinary profit was ¥572.504 million, down 5.4%, and net income for the quarter was ¥382.079 million, down 5.1%.」

「Although we worked to enhance the service value of the TEMAIRAZU series even in this challenging business environment, reservations remained sluggish due to the impact of prolonged declarations of a state of emergency and other factors, and the impact on our revenue continues.」

「We will continue implementing measures such as expanding integration with reservation websites and other sales channels to increase sales opportunities for accommodation facilities, integrating with a diverse range of systems to improve convenience and functionality, improving existing functions, and adding new functions. By making the product one that can contribute to further operational efficiency and revenue growth at accommodation facilities, our customers, even in a challenging business environment, and by supporting customers as a company-wide effort, we will work to secure new contracts.」

「In the application services business, the impact of declining accommodation demand due to the spread and prolonged duration of COVID-19 continues,」

「In the application services business, the impact of declining accommodation demand due to the spread and prolonged duration of COVID-19 continues,」

「Even in this business environment, site controllers that centrally manage reservation websites are essential for accommodation facilities that accept reservations through multiple accommodation reservation websites, and we believe that a certain level of demand can be expected.」

「Although the application services business has been somewhat affected by the decline in accommodation demand caused by the spread of COVID-19, it continues to drive overall company performance.」

「Against this backdrop, the number of properties contracted for the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business remained solid, driving overall company performance.」

「During the cumulative first quarter, the application services business, which increased revenue, drove overall company performance. Revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥414.867 million, up 26.1% year on year. Operating profit was ¥298.067 million, up 50.4%, ordinary profit was ¥298.354 million, up 50.4%, and net income for the quarter was ¥200.514 million, up 49.9%.」

「Against this backdrop, we expect an increase in new contracts and upgrades by renovating core functions and further enhancing functionality, expanding integration with reservation websites and other systems to increase sales opportunities for accommodation facilities, strengthening our sales structure, and conducting active promotions.」

「Increased sales of the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business drove overall operating performance. Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥992.101 million, up 21.0% year on year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter, increased sales of the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business drove overall company performance. Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥647.319 million, up 20.2% year on year, operating profit was ¥401.293 million, up 18.8%, ordinary profit was ¥401.545 million, up 18.9%, and net income for the quarter was ¥265.751 million, up 23.6%.」

「We will continue conducting sales activities rooted in the local community, work to secure new contracts and upgrades, and pursue further revenue growth.」

「We expect an increase in new contracts and upgrades by renovating core functions and further enhancing functionality, expanding integration with reservation websites and other systems to increase sales opportunities for accommodation facilities, strengthening our sales structure, and conducting active promotions.」

「Increased sales of the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business drove overall company performance,」

「Against this backdrop, increased sales of the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business drove overall company performance. Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥538.725 million, up 21.1% year on year, operating profit was ¥337.679 million, up 43.7%, ordinary profit was ¥337.754 million, up 43.2%, and net income for the quarter was ¥215.092 million, up 39.8%.」

「As part of measures to strengthen sales activities, we opened the Fukuoka Sales Office as a sales base for the Kyushu and Okinawa regions. By opening this new sales office, we will conduct sales activities more rooted in the local community, work to secure new contracts and upgrades, and pursue further revenue growth.」

「For the outlook for the next period, in the application services business, which is our core business, we expect a substantial increase in new contracts and upgrades by selling new products equipped with faster reservation-information retrieval and yield management functions, strengthening our sales structure, and conducting active promotions against the backdrop of strong conditions in the accommodation industry, including the enactment of the Private Lodging Business Act.」

「Against this backdrop, the application services business drove overall company performance as the number of contracted properties for the various products in the TEMAIRAZU series increased steadily. Revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥677.351 million, up 12.6% year on year.」

「Against this backdrop, increased sales of the TEMAIRAZU series in the application services business drove overall company performance. Revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥444.836 million, up 14.2% year on year, operating profit was ¥235.012 million, up 16.8%, ordinary profit was ¥235.837 million, up 16.6%, and net income for the quarter was ¥153.817 million, up 22.9%.」

「We announced the launch of 2 new products in the TEMAIRAZU series of site controllers for accommodation reservation websites. We will actively market these products as our core products going forward.」

「For the outlook for the next period, in the application services business, which is our core business, we expect a substantial increase in new contracts and upgrades by accelerating the retrieval of reservation information, launching new products equipped with yield management and other functions, strengthening our sales structure, and conducting active promotions against the backdrop of strong conditions in the accommodation industry.」