*JTB will begin the business of its independent corporation in Shanghai

JTB announced on March 29 that it would begin full-scale business of JTB (Shanghai) International Tours Co. Ltd., the local independent corporation of JTB that has already authorized by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), in this autumn. The new corporation will function as a core base for JTB to develop its business strategy for China. Also, JTB has revealed that it is preparing to launch a new independent corporation for the growing event and convention businessmarket in Beijing.

This Week Headline
*JTB will begin the business of its independent corporation in Shanghai
*TA starts a new tourism campaign for experience seekers
*Mongolia attracts Japanese tourists with the Chinggis Khaan anniversary events
*JAL CEO says B787 and B737-800 willplay key roles on its international network
+JEX will also boost its existence value
*JAL will introduce a new integratedmaintenance system
*ANA revises upward its financial outlook for FY2005 again
*Narita reduces aircraft movements during this summer schedule
*Japan and Taiwan have agreed on increase of air transport volumes
*NAA aims to expand non-aviation revenue to 45% of the total
*Kansai still suffered year-on-year losses of international passengers