Packing can be a challenge for travelers since some people will attempt to stuff their life into the suitcase for a week’s getaway.
Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corp. provides tourists and business travelers the opportunity to rent clothing during their trips to Japan.
The program is an attempt to promote sustainable tourism and offer convenience to visitors. Travelers will be able to choose from a variety of different sizes and styles, depending on the season. They have the ability to make the purchase through a website prior to boarding a Japan Airlines-operated flight. The service will operate on a trial basis until August 2024.
Japanese airlines, hotels and restaurants are expecting more visitors after the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Based on the Japan National Tourism Organization, “the number of visitors to the country reached 1.9 million in May, almost 70% of pre-pandemic levels compared with the same month in 2019.”
One set of clothing will cost anywhere from $28 to $49 and people will be able to rent up to eight outfits for a maximum of two weeks. There are three available sizes: small, medium and large. There is also a range of styles depending on the traveler’s needs such as smart, smart casual and mixed. The rented outfits will be delivered right to the traveler’s hotel.
The outfits will be taken from clothing product overstock so it is environmentally friendly by helping to minimize waste. Trading house Sumitomo created the online reservation system and was responsible for arranging the procurement, laundry and delivery of clothes.
Source: https://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/202307/007481.html