Digital Marketing Seminar for Fukuoka Tourism Businesses: Becoming a Chosen Destination with Generative AI

This seminar is designed for tourism operators and will clearly explain, with practical examples, how to:

・Enhance strategic customer acquisition

・Capture inbound tourism demand

・Maximize economic impact on local communities

・Leverage generative AI for efficient information dissemination

We encourage your participation.

※ Following the seminar, workshops and hands-on support programs will be offered. Workshop participation will be open to interested seminar attendees, and 3–5 businesses will be selected from workshop participants for personalized support.

【Event Overview】

Event Name: Digital Marketing Seminar for Tourism-Related Businesses in Fukuoka City

Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:00–12:30

Venue: NTT DOCOMO Business Kyushu Branch, Nishitetsu Yakuin Station Building, 14F

Format: In-person (limited seats) + Online

※ Recorded video archive will also be distributed

Admission: Free

Capacity: 20 in-person + unlimited online

Registration: Please register via the link below.

Register here

This seminar is recommended for those who:

・Are curious about how their business appears on Google Maps and search results

・Want more tourists and visitors to discover their business

・Wish to create multilingual menus or product descriptions but lack time

・Want to reduce the burden of responding to reviews and posting on social media

・Are interested in generative AI but unsure where to start

・Want to begin inbound tourism support and digital outreach sustainably

【Target Audience】

Businesses in Fukuoka City that serve tourists and visitors, including:

・Restaurants and cafes

・Accommodation facilities

・Retail shops (souvenirs, commercial facilities)

・Experience-based tourism operators (museums, attractions, etc.)

【Agenda】

1. Opening Remarks and Overview of the Initiative

2. Hands-on Workshop: Ask Generative AI about a trip to Fukuoka using your smartphone

3. From “Visiting” to “Being Chosen”

4. Google Business Profile: Creating Opportunities to Be Chosen

5. Generative AI: Advanced Usage by Application

6. Insight: Understanding How You’re Perceived Using Google Business Profile Insights

※ Agenda content, order, and timing are subject to change without notice.

For those unable to attend, an archived video will be available on YouTube starting August 2026. (https://www.youtube.com/user/welcomefukuoka)

【Overview of the Reiwa 8 “Digital Marketing Support for Local Tourism Businesses” Initiative】

This initiative aims to promote digital transformation among Fukuoka’s tourism businesses through the following support programs:

1. DX Promotion and Support Program

① Seminar: “Becoming a Chosen Tourism Business with Generative AI”

② Practical Workshops: Open to interested seminar participants, supporting challenge identification and strategy development using digital tools

③ Personalized Support: 3–5 selected businesses will receive comprehensive support including KPI setting, planning, scheduling, advice, progress tracking, and performance evaluation

2. Google Business Profile Onboarding Support

Support for businesses wishing to start with basic digital presence, such as registering on Google Business Profile. Recruitment details will be announced later via the Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau website.