About Us
Destination Management Company
Meet Our Team
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| President and CEO |
Hideaki Noguchi became the President and CEO of JTBGMT when
it was spun off as an independent company in 2005. He is consistently striving to mold an organization that can provide the
growing number of visitors to Japan.
He joined JTB in 1972 and first handled
technical tours and international conferences in the overseas travel division.
He was later named the head of several JTB Offices in the Tokyo Metropolitan
area, and served as the general manager of the New York office from 2000.
As vice president of JTB International Inc, he worked tirelessly to promote
overseas travel by Japanese that fell dramatically after the tragedy of
September 11, and has spoken fervently of the need for both government
and the private sector to work together to promote tourism.
"In the 21st Century,
an Era of Global Exchange, the world’s gaze is turned to Asia,
and taking full advantage of this attention, the Japanese government has
taken the lead to increase the number of travelers to Japan to 10 million
people a year by 2010 by strongly promoting its "Visit Japan" campaign.
Thanks to this effort, people from many countries have chosen Japan as
a destination and have enjoyed the country’s many rich offerings in traditional
culture, cutting-edge technology, and cuisine.
JTBGMT sees its mission as introducing Japan to visitors from overseas
and turning them into fans of the country. As Japan’s leading destination
management company, we are committed to using our vast experience and
hospitality to create tours, corporate events, international conferences,
and other large events that satisfy our clients and leave them with a
smile on their face as they return home.
We hope that you will trust JTBGMT with all of your needs."
President and CEO
Yoshitaka Ohkuma | Yuriko Endo | Haruhiko Sakano | Noboru Kageyama
Ikuko Sekine | Toru Tanno | Yukari Hagiwara | Keiji Osaki |
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| General Manager, Business Development |
With his extensive sales and marketing experience in North America
Market as well as operational expertise in major cities and ports cultivated
from more than 20 years experience, Yoshitaka Ohkuma is currently committed to
JTBGMT's New Business Developments.
Before that, he experienced sales and operations for Hospitality Programs related
to Nagano Olympics, World Cup, and some major world conferences as well as most of
the major tour operators in the US and Cruise Companies.
Before joining JTB, he spent 12 months in Australia as a Rotary Exchange student
and also, after joining the International Travel Division in JTB, he worked in New
York for 4 years (1998-2001), allowing him to have great opportunities to know
Western-business style.
"Making maximal use of experience and
knowledge with sense of humor and a touch of Samurai Spirit, I am sure to respond
your expectations, because I know what your needs are and understand what
"Flexibility" means to you and us. So please contact Yoshi, and I will be replying
and coming to your town to help you like Captain Fantastic!"
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| Operation Director Meeting & Incentives |
Yuriko Endo is managing the Meetings and Incentives Professional
Team as well as in charge of sales and operations.
For her first six years at JTB, she handled overseas travel operations.
After working at the London Office for overseas training, she worked as an
Award Planner at JTB Motivations, Inc. for seven years. She then moved to the
International Travel Division and worked on sales and operations for overseas
Japanese companies and agency sales, and was manager of the FIT and North
America & Pan Pacific Team.
"Our team concentrates on meetings
and incentives as point of contact for the overseas Intermediaries.Our experienced members provide a strong advantage compared with other companies
and are ready to provide quality proposals and hospitality."
President and CEO
Yoshitaka Ohkuma | Yuriko Endo | Haruhiko Sakano | Noboru Kageyama
Ikuko Sekine | Toru Tanno | Yukari Hagiwara | Keiji Osaki |
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| General Sales Manager Europe & Latin America Team Agency Sales Dept. |
In addition to providing strong leadership as a team manager,
Haruhiko Sakano is also in charge of increasing market share in Europe.
After joining JTB in 1994, he first worked on sales and operations for
international conferences as part of the International Travel Division.
He then moved to the Agency Sales Division where he handled sales and
operations for the European and Latin American markets.
"We hope to communicate the appeal of Japan to overseas agencies by creating plans that not only
introduce all that Japan has to offer but also meet the needs of customers.
By acting as consultants and proposing new sales techniques, we hope to help
agencies increase their sales as well. I look forward to providing information
on the attractions Japan and Asia as a whole."
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| General Sales Manager North America & Pan Pacific Team Agency Sales Dept. |
As person in charge of North America & Pan Pacific Market,
Noboru Kageyama currently engages in expanding its market further through
introducing to his client various attractive points Japan offers.
When joining JTB, he first built his career as sales in the domestic tourists
market, which brought him intensive expertise in Japan as destination.
Before joining the International Travel Division of JTB, he worked for Cairns
Office, JTB Australia, for five years and learned skills necessary for inbound
businesses. Then, returning to Japan, he worked for the business travel
management section for three years.
"My mission
is to introduce to world tourists various attractive aspects which
"old and new Japan" provides, including secluded hot spring spots
and special interest travel to Sake brewing makers as well as cartoon studios.
I look forward to serving you in the near future."
President and CEO
Yoshitaka Ohkuma | Yuriko Endo | Haruhiko Sakano | Noboru Kageyama
Ikuko Sekine | Toru Tanno | Yukari Hagiwara | Keiji Osaki |
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| Operation Manager North America & Pan Pacific Team Agency Sales Dept. |
Ikuko Sekine handles group operations for overseas agents as team
leader and also she makes full use of her experience and know-how in overseeing
operations for cruises handling and some student exchange programs.
While in the International Travel Division of the other Japanese travel agency,
she worked in sales and operations mostly handling cruises, sports events, music
events, and international conferences and exhibits for eleven years. Also, she
had work experience in the hotel industry for four years in the accommodations
and banquets sales offices.
"In my work, I do
my best to provide quick responses that are both accurate and helpful.｀aking
full use of the JTB Group network, I look forward to collaborating with local
governments and organizations to create special experience tours that only
JTBGMT can offer, and am confident my extensive know-how can help provide
better service than any other competing companies in Japan."
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| Sales Manager Corporate Team Corporate Sales Dept. |
Toru Tanno currently works on global corporate sales for both
Japanese and international companies and specializes in MICE held in Japan
and other Asia countries.
He got his start in the industry by working as an international travel
sales representative at some Japanese travel agency for twelve years,
dealing mostly with business-related programs such as incentive trips,
special interest travel, international events, and international conferences.
He was also a branch manager at the company's San Jose Office for five years,
where he handled business trips and Japan group trip sales.
"From creating
productions that will satisfy overseas customers to coming up with
tools that emphasize increased motivation for incentive trips, I look forward
to providing comprehensive service to meet your needs."
President and CEO
Yoshitaka Ohkuma | Yuriko Endo | Haruhiko Sakano | Noboru Kageyama
Ikuko Sekine | Toru Tanno | Yukari Hagiwara | Keiji Osaki |
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| Sales Manager Convention Team EC Sales Dept. |
Yukari Hagiwara currently heads sales and operations for the
international conference team. Her skills and experience allow her to oversee
entire large-scale events, including academic meetings and international
conferences and exhibitions, from initial proposals through pre-event
preparations and assistance during the event itself.
She began working as sales representative for individual customers in JTB
Offices. She later moved to the Corporate Sales Division where she gained
experience in sales and operations for conferences and events.
"Our goal is make it so organizers and attendees feel happy about having come to Japan.
I will do my best to produce conferences that use the strengths of Japan to
their fullest."
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| General Manager, Business Development Europe Sales Office |
In addition to acting as head of JTBGMT’s Europe Sales Office,
Keiji Osaki also engages in global company sales and offers MICE proposal held
in not only Japan but also other Asian countries.
He started out as sales representative for corporate business after joining JTB
in 1986. After a short stint at the New York Office and a period training the
travel business at Maritz, he returned to Japan to work on international travel
sales for overseas agencies and Japanese companies. His career in international
travel sales spans over thirteen years.
"I am working to develop our sales base in Europe to offer the company’s products to destinations in Japan
and Asia. Making full use of my many years of experience, I offer you attractive
proposals for any type of MICE events you require.
President and CEO
Yoshitaka Ohkuma | Yuriko Endo | Haruhiko Sakano | Noboru Kageyama
Ikuko Sekine | Toru Tanno | Yukari Hagiwara | Keiji Osaki |
