Tourism business volatility caused by geographic concentration and adverse weather
First written in FY2016. 17 of 32 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In tourism operations, revenue from the Nagatoro River Cruise decreased from the same period of the previous year due to continued service suspensions caused by prolonged rain, while revenue from the Mount Hodo Ropeway and the Mount Hodo Small Animal Park increased from the same period of the previous year, partly due to the effects of the SUSABINO Terrace and SUSABINO Kitchen.」
Service suspensions of the Nagatoro River Cruise due to prolonged rain actually occurred, resulting in lower tourism revenue and highlighting the risk of tourism operations being affected by local conditions and weather. Meanwhile, operating revenue for tourism operations as a whole increased 2.1% year on year due to higher revenue from other facilities. - FY2026-H1Steady tourism demand and the effect of new facilitiesAnnual report
「In tourism operations, revenue at each facility, including the Nagatoro River Cruise and the Mount Hodo Ropeway, increased from the same period of the previous year due to an increase in visitors to the Nagatoro area and the effect of the SUSABINO Terrace, which opened in July.」
Revenue from tourism facilities, including the Nagatoro River Cruise and the Mount Hodo Ropeway, increased year on year due to the increase in visitors to the Nagatoro area and the effect of the SUSABINO Terrace. No adverse impact from unsettled weather was identified in the disclosure for the interim consolidated accounting period. - FY2025Full-year confirmation of higher tourism revenue due to favorable weather and fee revisionsAnnual report
「In tourism operations, revenue at each facility, including the Nagatoro River Cruise and the Mount Hodo Ropeway, increased from the previous fiscal year due to favorable weather and the effects of fee revisions.」
Revenue from tourism facilities increased year on year due to favorable weather and the effects of fee revisions. No adverse impact from the risk of unsettled weather was reported for the full year. - FY2025-H1Higher tourism revenue due to favorable weather and fee revisionsAnnual report
「In tourism operations, revenue at each facility, including the Nagatoro River Cruise, increased from the same period of the previous year due to favorable weather and the effects of fee revisions.」
Revenue from tourism facilities, including the Nagatoro River Cruise, increased year on year due to favorable weather and the effects of fee revisions. No adverse impact from the risk of unsettled weather was reported for the interim consolidated accounting period. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「In tourism operations, although the Nagatoro River Cruise was affected by falling water levels in the Arakawa River, revenue increased from the previous fiscal year due to the review of the fee structure at each facility and an increase in group use.」
Falling water levels in the Arakawa River actually affected the Nagatoro River Cruise. Meanwhile, tourism operations generated higher revenue due to the review of the fee structure and increased group use. - FY2024-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In tourism operations, although the Nagatoro River Cruise was affected by falling water levels in the Arakawa River, transportation revenue from the Mount Hodo Ropeway increased from the same period of the previous year.」
Falling water levels in the Arakawa River actually affected the Nagatoro River Cruise. Meanwhile, operating revenue for tourism operations as a whole was ¥328 million, up 4.0% year on year. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In tourism operations, although the business was affected by unsettled weather during the summer vacation period, revenue increased due to the effects of reviewing the fee structure at each facility and the recovery in group use.」
Although unsettled weather during the summer vacation period actually affected tourism operations, operating revenue increased 3.9% year on year due to the review of the fee structure and the recovery in group use. - FY2024-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we revised the fare structure for the Nagatoro Line boat rides, but the business was also affected by low water levels in the Arakawa River during Golden Week and by adverse weather thereafter.」
Low water levels in the Arakawa River and subsequent unsettled weather affected tourism operations, including the Nagatoro River Cruise, resulting in a 10.8% year-on-year decline in operating revenue from tourism operations and an operating loss of ¥21 million. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, the easing of activity restrictions and the so-called prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, while some recovery was also seen in group use.」
The easing of activity restrictions and the prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, and group use also showed some recovery. However, the tourism business recorded an operating loss of ¥13 million, and difficult conditions continued. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, although the spread of infectious disease and adverse weather during the peak summer holiday and Silver Week periods had an impact, the easing of activity restrictions and the so-called prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, while some recovery was also seen in group use.」
Although the impact of the renewed spread of infectious disease and adverse weather remained, the easing of activity restrictions and the prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, while group use also showed some recovery. Tourism operating revenue increased 17.0%, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥27 million to ¥13 million. - FY2023-Q1Recovery in tourism demand gaining momentumAnnual report
「In the tourism business, the easing of activity restrictions and the so-called prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, while some recovery was also seen in group use.」
The easing of activity restrictions and the prefectural travel subsidy increased individual use, while group use, which had been sluggish, also showed some recovery. Tourism operating revenue increased 32.1% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥25 million to ¥11 million. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, although use by individual customers was showing signs of recovery, group use remained sluggish and difficult conditions continued.」
While individual visitors showed signs of recovery, group use remained sluggish, and the tourism business is still described as being in difficult conditions. - FY2022-Q3Partial recovery in group useAnnual report
「Some group use was seen during the autumn leisure season, but difficult conditions continued.」
Some group use was seen during the autumn leisure season. Operating revenue increased 20.6% from the same period of the previous year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥47 million to ¥13 million. However, the tourism business was still described as being in difficult conditions. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, although individual customers were showing signs of recovery, group use remained sluggish and difficult conditions continued.」
The continued recovery in individual visitors and weakness in group demand are again described. Tourism operating revenue increased 24.2% from the same period of the previous year, but the operating loss was ¥27 million, and difficult conditions continued. - FY2022-Q1Recovery in individual visitors, weak group demandAnnual report
「In the tourism business, although individual customers were showing signs of recovery, group use remained sluggish and difficult conditions continued.」
While individual visitors showed signs of recovery, group use remained sluggish and difficult conditions continued in the tourism business. Operating revenue was ¥72 million, up 187.2% from the same period of the previous year, and operating loss was ¥25 million. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The matters described in "2. Business and Other Risks" may have a significant impact on our group's operating performance. In addition, because our group operates many tourism-related businesses and those businesses are concentrated in limited geographic areas, adverse weather on Saturdays, Sundays, during Golden Week, the summer holidays and other periods can have a significant impact on operating performance.」
The risk of adverse weather during peak periods associated with the concentration of the tourism business and operating areas continues to be identified as a factor affecting operating performance. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, following the declaration of a state of emergency, we voluntarily suspended or reduced operations at each facility for an extended period. After the declaration was lifted, tourism demand gradually began to recover, partly due to the effects of support programs from the national and local governments, but group and other customers did not return, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue.」
The voluntary suspension or reduction of tourism facility operations and the failure of group customers to return resulted in tourism operating revenue down 31.8% from the same period of the previous year and an operating loss of ¥47 million. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, following the declaration of a state of emergency, we voluntarily suspended or reduced operations at each facility for an extended period. Tourism demand gradually began to recover after the declaration was lifted, but group and other customers did not return, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue.」
The voluntary suspension or reduction of facility operations under the state of emergency and the failure of group customers to return resulted in tourism operating revenue down 45.9% from the same period of the previous year and an operating loss of ¥46 million. - FY2021-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, following the government's declaration of a state of emergency, we voluntarily suspended or reduced operations at each facility for an extended period. In addition, the impact of adverse weather resulted in a substantial decline in revenue.」
For the tourism business, which is affected by its location and weather, the voluntary suspension or reduction of facility operations under the state of emergency, in addition to adverse weather, actually contributed to lower revenue. Tourism operating revenue was down 77.6% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「However, each facility, including the Nagatoro Line boat rides and the Hodosan Ropeway, was significantly affected by typhoons and other adverse weather, resulting in lower revenue.」
Lower revenue at tourism facilities due to adverse weather was reflected in full-year results, with tourism operating revenue down 8.8% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「We pursued new revenue-enhancement measures, including opening the Yurin specialty pork miso rice bowl restaurant near Nagatoro Station in July. However, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year because the Nagatoro Line boat rides and other businesses were significantly affected by adverse weather.」
Although new revenue-enhancement measures were implemented, adverse weather significantly affected the Nagatoro Line boat rides and other tourism businesses. Tourism operating revenue was down 11.5% from the same period of the previous year, and the business recorded an operating loss of ¥8 million. - FY2020-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we focused on attracting visitors through sales activities targeting travel agencies and events at each facility. We also pursued new revenue-enhancement measures, including opening the Yurin specialty pork miso rice bowl restaurant near Nagatoro Station in July. However, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year because the Nagatoro Line boat rides and other businesses were significantly affected by adverse weather. As a result, operating revenue was ¥252 million, down 4.6% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥10 million, down 71.1%.」
The impact of adverse weather actually affected the Nagatoro Line boat rides and other tourism businesses, with operating revenue down 4.6% and operating profit down 71.1% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year because adverse weather caused a continued inability to operate the Nagatoro Line boat rides, including several consecutive days from April to May when normal operations were not possible due to low water levels in the Arakawa River. As a result, operating revenue was ¥112 million, down 13.2% from the same period of the previous year, and operating loss was ¥0 million, compared with operating profit of ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Suspensions of the Nagatoro Line boat rides due to low water levels in the Arakawa River and adverse weather resulted in lower tourism revenue, with operating revenue down 13.2% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we continued to focus on sales activities targeting travel agencies and sought to attract visitors by holding events at each facility. However, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year because the number of visitors fell due to adverse weather.」
The decline in visitors due to adverse weather resulted in lower tourism revenue, with operating revenue down 8.0% and operating profit down 18.6% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we continued to focus on sales activities targeting travel agencies and sought to attract visitors by holding events at each facility. However, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year as the number of visitors fell due to extremely hot weather and typhoons. As a result, operating revenue was ¥265 million, down 10.2% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥36 million, down 42.1%.」
The decline in visitors due to extremely hot weather and typhoons was reflected in tourism business results, with operating revenue down 10.2% and operating profit down 42.1% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1Tourism business remained strong due to favorable weatherAnnual report
「In the tourism business, favorable weather and an increase in group visitors generated through sales activities targeting travel agencies supported solid performance in the Nagatoro Line boat rides, the Hodosan Ropeway and other businesses, and operating revenue increased from the same period of the previous year.」
The first quarter benefited from favorable weather; no adverse impact of unfavorable weather on the tourism business was disclosed, and the tourism business performed solidly. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Because our group operates many tourism-related businesses and those businesses are concentrated in limited geographic areas, adverse weather on Saturdays, Sundays, during Golden Week, the summer holidays and other periods can have a significant impact on operating performance.」
The risk of adverse weather during peak periods arising from the tourism business and geographic concentration continues to be disclosed. This filing does not indicate any specific weather-related damage during the current fiscal year. - FY2017MaterialisedAnnual report
「However, operating revenue declined from the same period of the previous year at each facility, including the Nagatoro Line boat rides, where services remained suspended due to the repeated impact of typhoons.」
The tourism business in the geographically concentrated service area was affected by service suspensions caused by typhoons, and tourism operating revenue was ¥471 million, down 5.9% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「However, revenue, including that from the Nagatoro Line boat rides, declined from the same period of the previous year because services remained suspended due to adverse weather.」
Continued service suspensions of the Nagatoro Line boat rides and other operations due to adverse weather actually resulted in lower tourism revenue. Tourism operating revenue was ¥290 million, down 7.8% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥29 million, down 33.9%. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we continued sales activities targeting travel agencies to attract visitors to Nagatoro, and implemented various initiatives at each facility, including holding the World Beetle Exhibition and opening the Hodosan Four Leaf Garden. However, revenue from the Nagatoro Line boat rides declined from the same period of the previous year because services remained suspended due to adverse weather.」
Continued service suspensions of the Nagatoro Line boat rides due to adverse weather actually resulted in lower tourism revenue. Tourism operating revenue was ¥191 million, down 10.7% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥18 million, down 46.0%. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In the tourism business, we strengthened sales activities targeting travel agencies to attract visitors to Nagatoro, but revenue declined because visitor numbers stagnated in the latter half of Golden Week. As a result, operating revenue was ¥94 million, down 5.1% from the same period of the previous year, and operating profit was ¥5 million, down 63.2%.」
Volatility in the tourism business, which depends on specific regions and peak periods, was reflected in quarterly results, with operating revenue down 5.1% and operating profit down 63.2% due to stagnant visitor numbers. The text does not explicitly state a causal relationship with weather. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Because our group operates many tourism-related businesses and those businesses are concentrated in limited geographic areas, adverse weather on Saturdays, Sundays, during Golden Week, the summer holidays and other periods can have a significant impact on operating performance.」
This indicates that, because the tourism business and operating areas are concentrated in limited locations, adverse weather during holidays and peak periods may affect operating performance.