On January 16th, the Osaka Zenryo Association (Chairman Nishimura Hajime, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei, Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture) held a business meeting with Osaka Zenryo member travel agencies at Midosuji Hall Shinsaibashi in Chuo Ward, Osaka City. It had been a while since the last business meeting, and although it was a short one, it was possible to see a glimpse of enthusiasm for 2018. 31 people from 26 travel agencies and over 40 hosting organizations of the association members participated in the meeting. In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman Ando Motokazu of the Osaka Zenryo Association called on the participants to "It's been a long time since we last held a business meeting. Let's make this a great business meeting." On behalf of the travel agencies, Yoshimura Minoru, president of Kanki Travel Service and head of the Osaka branch of the All Japan Travel Agents Association, said, "We have gathered some excellent sales staff. We hope that this will be a meaningful meeting that will lead to more customers." The business negotiations were conducted in a style where the host company went around to the travel agency tables, and although each session lasted only three minutes, they exchanged opinions enthusiastically. After this, a raffle was held in which participants could win local specialties prepared by the association members, and gifts were given to all the travel agencies that participated. The New Year's gathering was also held at another venue.