"I'm going on a long-term business trip or workation to Okinawa, but I want to keep my lodging costs as low as possible."
"I want to earn points wisely when booking hotels for business trips and use them to my advantage."
If you're a business professional, there's something you really should know about Jalan's"Lowest Price Guarantee"It's a special promotion. In fact, business trips and workations—where guests often stay for multiple nights and total costs tend to run high—are the perfect opportunity to take full advantage of this lowest price guarantee!
Hello! I’m Kazunari from Okibura, a couple who shares information about traveling in Okinawa.
In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive guide to the specific precautions and pitfalls unique to business travel, as well as smart ways to use the points you earn on business trips to treat yourself to a refreshing getaway on your days off.
1. Why Are Business Trips and Workations a Perfect Match for the “Guaranteed Lowest Price” Policy?
Jalan's "Lowest Price Guarantee" is subject to several conditions. Among these, there are two main reasons why business travelers can benefit the most.
It easily meets the "10,000 yen or more (including tax)" requirement
Even at business hotels with relatively affordable rates per night, the total cost can easily exceed 10,000 yen for stays of two nights or more, or for weekly stays.
Price differences often arise with the "multi-night discount plans" offered by various websites.
For long-stay plans, the discount rates often vary depending on the booking site (such as Rakuten Travel or Booking.com), so it’s usually easier to find cheaper rates on other sites.
2. Two Pitfalls You Must Absolutely Avoid When Traveling on Business
Precisely because this is for business use, there are two common pitfalls that can easily lead to your application being rejected for violating the terms of service. Be sure to understand these points in advance.
Pitfall #1: Reservations made through "Jalan Corporate Services" are not eligible
If you are using “Jalan Corporate Service (a service exclusively for business travel reservations)” as part of your company’s corporate contract, those reservations are not eligible for the Best Price Guarantee. To take advantage of promotions, you must book standard domestic accommodation plans through your personal Jalan membership account. *Please check your company’s reimbursement policies (such as whether you are allowed to pay out of pocket) in advance.
Pitfall #2: “Day Trips and Day Use” Are Excluded
Day-use plans—such as “using a hotel room as a coworking space for a day”—are not eligible for the lowest price guarantee. Please be sure to book a “domestic stay plan that includes an overnight stay.”
3. Tips for Submitting Successful Requests for Business Trips and Workations
Here are some key tips for quickly getting your application approved during your breaks at work.
Submit your request via the Jalan app “within 72 hours” after making your reservation
Once you've finished making your business trip arrangements, be sure to check the websites of the other companies (the seven designated ones) while it's still fresh in your mind, and submit your application immediately using the dedicated form in the Jalan app.
Confirm that the room type and conditions match exactly
Everything must match exactly—from whether it’s a single or semi-double room, to whether it’s non-smoking or smoking, and even whether breakfast is included. Since business hotels often have many subtle differences in room types, please carefully verify the details on the final booking screen of other websites.
Please Be Aware of Changes to Your Business Trip Schedule
If you change or cancel your reservation due to a sudden change in your business trip schedule, the approval you worked so hard to obtain will be invalidated. It’s safest to wait until your schedule is finalized before making any changes.
4. Use the reward points you earned on business trips to enjoy a luxurious getaway in Okinawa on your days off!
Once your stay is successfully completed, the difference will be credited as “Jalan Exclusive Points” on or after the 12th of the month following your checkout (valid for six months from the end of the month in which they are credited).
Not only can you use these points toward your next business trip, but Okibura’s top recommendation is to spend the entire amount on “Jalan Play & Experience Reservations” to recharge and relieve the stress of work!
Keep your accommodation costs for business trips and workations as low as possible, and use the points you save to enjoy your stay in Okinawa to the fullest!
