Improving online bookings through API integration and website enhancements
First written in FY2018-Q3. 19 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Expansion of partnerships and APIs, and decline in the number of registered itinerariesAnnual report
「The Group had contracts with 102 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 7 October 2026, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was approximately 46,000 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines (see note) has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 11,397 as of 7 October 2026.」
The number of contracted cruise lines increased from 98 to 102 and API-integrated itineraries from 9,063 to 11,397, while total registered itineraries decreased from approximately 58,000 to approximately 46,000. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group had contracts with 98 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 7 October 2025, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was approximately 58,000 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines (see note) has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 9,063 as of 7 October 2025.」
The number of contracted cruise lines increased to 98, total registered itineraries to approximately 58,000, and API-integrated itineraries to 9,063, updating the scale of the online booking platform. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We had contracts with 97 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 8 October 2024, and the total number of courses registered on our website was approximately 52,500 as of that date. API integrations with multiple cruise lines (note) have reduced the work time previously required to register courses, automatically publish all courses listed by partner cruise lines on our website, and provide real-time updates of availability and prices. The number of courses registered through API integrations was 7,665 as of 8 October 2024.」
The number of contracted cruise lines increased to 97 and total registered itineraries to approximately 52,500. API-integrated itineraries numbered 7,665, updating the operating scale of the online product and integration platform. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For system development, we focused on developing a domestic air ticket booking website and proceeded through to its launch.」
Regarding the online booking system, development progressed to the launch of the domestic air-ticket booking website that had been under development. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We had contracts with 94 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 30 September 2022, and the total number of courses registered on our website was approximately 36,000 as of that date. API integrations with multiple cruise lines (note) have reduced the work time previously required to register courses, automatically publish all courses listed by partner cruise lines on our website, and provide real-time updates of availability and prices. The number of courses registered through API integrations was 7,879 as of 30 September 2022.」
The number of contracted cruise lines increased to 94, total registered itineraries to approximately 36,000, and API-integrated itineraries to 7,879, indicating growth in the scale of online products and integration from the previous disclosure. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding API integrations with foreign cruise operators, we integrated our system with Seabourn Cruise Line in February, adding 7 ships and 511 courses to the listings. We will continue exploring API integrations with foreign cruise operators.」
System integration with Seabourn Cruises was implemented, adding listings for 7 ships and 511 itineraries. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding API integrations with foreign cruise operators, system integrations with Princess Cruises were completed in November and with Cunard Line and Holland America Line in January. As a result, the latest price and availability information for a total of 38 ships and 1,357 courses can now be checked automatically on our website.」
API and system integration with Princess Cruises, Cunard Line and Holland America Line was completed, expanding the operating scale to automatically display pricing and availability for a total of 38 ships and 1,357 itineraries. - FY2021Changes in operating scaleAnnual report
「To expand the range of products searchable by customers, the Group had contracts with 93 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 30 September 2021, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was approximately 26,000 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines (see note) has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 5,155 as of 30 September 2021.」
The number of contracted cruise lines increased from 75 to 93, while total registered itineraries changed from approximately 30,000 to approximately 26,000 and API-integrated itineraries from 5,849 to 5,155, resulting in changes in the scale of online products and API integration. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「To expand the range of products searchable by customers, the Group had contracts with 75 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 30 September 2020, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was approximately 30,000 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 5,849 as of 30 September 2020.」
The number of partner cruise lines increased to 75 and the total number of registered itineraries to approximately 30,000. The scope of system enhancements also expanded to include expanding the products covered by the online booking system, strengthening server capacity, developing a smartphone app and introducing new technologies such as AI. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand the range of products searchable by customers, the Group had contracts with 61 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 31 July 2019, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was approximately 26,000 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 5,995 as of 31 July 2019.」
The number of partner cruise lines was 61, total registered itineraries were approximately 26,000, and API-integrated itineraries numbered 5,995, indicating expansion in product and integration scale from the previous disclosure. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand the range of products searchable by customers, the Group had contracts with 61 domestic and overseas cruise lines as of 31 July 2018, and the total number of itineraries registered on its website was 19,505 as of the same date. API integration with multiple cruise lines has reduced the time previously required to register itineraries and enabled all itineraries listed by partner cruise lines to be posted automatically on the company’s website, with real-time availability and pricing. The number of itineraries registered through API integration was 5,653 as of 31 July 2018.」
Regarding API integration and website improvements, the company provides specific operating-scale figures for the number of partner cruise lines, registered itineraries and API-integrated itineraries. - FY2018-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The online booking ratio has also improved through initiatives including API integrations and improvements to the usability of our website, leading to greater operating efficiency and a higher conversion rate.」
The company explains that API integration and improvements to website usability have increased the proportion of online bookings, operating efficiency and conversion rates.