According to the results of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) travel market trend survey for the March quarter (January-March), the domestic travel economic activity index (DI) was minus 15, down 11 points from the previous quarter (October-December). Overseas travel was unchanged at minus 16, and travel to Japan was down 9 points to 5. Overall, the results were somewhat stagnant. For domestic travel, domestic travel wholesalers were minus 17, but recovered significantly by 16 points. In contrast, retailers 1 fell sharply, dropping 40 points to minus 19. By area, Kyushu recovered with an 11-point increase, Aichi, Mie, and Gifu with a 5-point increase, and Kyushu, Okinawa, and Amami with a 4-point increase, but Shikoku, Sanyo, and Sanin fell. Group travel declined, while individual travel was on the rise, reversing the previous quarter. Travel agencies said things like, "Kyushu is doing well compared to last year, but Hokuriku and Kansai are struggling," and "Group travel is sluggish, and the shift to online reservations is progressing." The domestic DI for the next period (April-June) is expected to rise by 12 points to minus 3. For overseas travel, by industry, overseas wholesalers increased by 19 points to minus 25, and Retailer 2 increased by 15 points to minus 24, showing a large recovery. Retailer 1 and online travel agencies fell sharply. By destination, Korea, Europe, and Micronesia recovered, and Hawaii and Asia also increased, showing generally good performance. The DI for the next period is expected to rise by 6 points to minus 10. For travel to Japan, online travel agencies increased by 67 points to 67, and Retailer 2 increased by 15 points to 15, but travel agencies for travel to Japan and in-house travel agencies were sluggish. By destination, Tohoku, Koshinetsu/Hokuriku, and Golden Route increased. The DI for the next period is expected to remain flat at 5. The survey is conducted quarterly. 297 companies, including JATA members, responded.