Launch of Beta Version of "arte concierge," a High-Value-Added Infrastructure Specialized for Travel Agents

Arte Inc. (CEO: Yojiro Koga), which transforms the business flow of the high-value-added travel market with technology, has launched the beta version of "arte concierge," a platform specialized for travel agents targeting top travel agents worldwide. This beta version will be by limited invitation only for [50 companies] to ensure quality.

To maximize domestic tourism assets, we will simultaneously begin recruiting partner companies, including DMCs, DMOs, and tourism boards nationwide.

Arte's Philosophy and Business Foundation

"A form of experience that hands down culture to the future."

Arte's philosophy is "A form of experience that hands down culture to the future." We aim to create spaces for cultural experiences for people who deeply understand and respectfully engage with Japanese culture. Furthermore, our entire business is founded on the "creation of a cultural ecosystem" where the value paid is transparently transferred to artisans and their successors through a transparent system, contributing to the inheritance of their skills and spirit.

Through this platform, we aim to transform the world by fostering culture together for the future, rather than simply "consuming" it. We strive for a world where the experiences of VIP customers resonate with cultural inheritance, connecting Japan's precious cultural assets to the future in a sustainable manner.

Background and Challenges

"Arrangement Barriers" for Agents and "Marketing Problems" in Local Regions

In recent years, Japan has become one of the most important destinations for top international travel agents. However, the high-value-added travel market faces structural challenges on both the demand (agents) and supply (within Japan/local regions) sides.

[Demand-side Challenges] Analog Material Creation and Arrangement Time Lag: Creating itineraries that meet the detailed requests of VIPs requires significant "analog work time" to build beautiful proposal materials from scratch, in addition to complex coordination with multiple suppliers. Furthermore, direct arrangements from overseas agents are extremely difficult due to language barriers and differences in business customs.

[Supply-side Challenges] The "Regional Dispersion" Barrier Advocated by the Government and Marketing Problems: Currently, the government is strongly promoting the dispersion of inbound tourism to local regions. While many wonderful cultural resources lie dormant in local areas, the "marketing problem in high-value-added travel"—the lack of means to refine these into high-value-added content and sell/promote them directly to top global agents—is a major obstacle for local regions.

Arte will resolve the demand-side challenges by acting as a "stage manager" that thoroughly supports the business of travel agents, while simultaneously serving as a bridge to solve the marketing problems of local regions.

Value Proposition of the First Release (Beta Version)

Access to Assets and "White Label" Proposals Leveraging Expertise as an Experience Development Provider

In this beta version, users will gain direct system access to the highest caliber of "experiences" and "dining" assets within Japan, planned, developed, and curated by Arte, leveraging the extensive knowledge gained from its on-site experience as an experience development provider.

1. Seamless Request Function for Assets Curated with Expert Knowledge

Special cultural experiences not generally available to the public and exclusive, hard-to-book top-tier dining content are consolidated within the system. Agents can easily send reservation requests with just a few clicks.

2. [White Label Support] Proposal Materials Ready for Use as Your Own Brand (Within 3 Business Days)

Upon receiving a request, Arte's dedicated concierge team will coordinate with relevant suppliers within a maximum of 3 business days to create high-quality proposal materials and estimates. All materials support white labeling (customized with your own brand). By incorporating your shared logo into the materials, agents can present them to their clients as their own brand. This significantly reduces the time previously spent on analog material and estimate creation.

3. Full Custom Support as an Agent's Right-Hand (Stage Manager)

We offer full custom arrangement of unique Arte assets tailored to the deep preferences of VIP clients. To maximize the brand value of agents who take center stage, our team of expert concierges will act as the perfect "stage manager," producing wonderful days during your stay in Japan from behind the scenes.

Future Outlook

"SaaSification" Covering All Itineraries in Japan (Scheduled within the Year)

This beta version will expand from the current "daily experience and dining proposals through concierges" to a "SaaSification" that covers all domestic travel itineraries, with a target of completion within the year.

Implementation of All-in-One Search:

In addition to experiences and dining, we will enable integrated searches for all elements required for itineraries, including luxury hotels, special facilities, expert guides, and mobility (chartered cars, helicopters, etc.) nationwide.

"Instant" Itinerary and Estimate Creation:

With the implementation of an AI Proposal engine and automated systems, it will evolve into next-generation travel tech infrastructure where agents can build complex itineraries themselves within the system, complete instant estimates, and finalize immediate payments.

[To DMCs, DMOs, and Tourism Boards Nationwide] Recruitment of Partner Companies

Leveraging its expertise as an experience development provider, Arte is a platform that refines untapped local tourism resources and centuries-old cultures into "high-value-added experiences" that appeal globally, delivering them directly to top agents. This mechanism solves the complex marketing problems faced by regions, realizing effective regional dispersion and sustainable economic circulation.

We welcome inquiries from organizations interested in co-developing world-class content, such as unique venue utilization of special local cultural experiences and historical buildings, and featuring them on our system.

Regarding Entry for the [Limited 50 Companies] Beta Version Early Invitation

The initial beta version of "arte concierge service" will invite only 50 travel agents worldwide. Travel agents interested in this service are invited to contact us at the following email address. (※This offer is exclusively for travel agents. The application period will close once the maximum number of participants is reached.)

[For All Inquiries]

For Travel Agents (Beta Version Entry):

agent@arte-concierge.com

For DMCs, DMOs, and Tourism Boards (Partnership Inquiries):

info@arte-concierge.com

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Arte Inc.

Representative: Yojiro Koga

Established: 2021

Location: Hayakita, Abira-cho, Hokkaido

URL: https://arte.ne.jp/

Business Description: Under the banner "A form of experience that hands down culture to the future," we are developing a travel tech business that transforms Japan's cultural infrastructure into a sustainable ecosystem. By combining our expertise as an experience development provider with technology, we optimize the business flow in Japan's high-value-added travel sector. We are building a "mechanism to nurture culture together, not consume it," where payments for experiences directly reach artisans and their successors, contributing to the inheritance of skills and spirit.

[Contact for Media Inquiries Regarding This Release]

Arte Inc. Public Relations

Email: info@arte-concierge.com