At the JTB Group, we have long created new
value by connecting people with people, and people with communities through travel and various
forms of interaction. Throughout my own experience engaging with customers, I have personally
felt how human connections enrich our lives and unlock vast possibilities. This fundamental
belief remains at the heart of who we are today.
In the coming era, society will undergo
profound transformations driven by the evolution of AI and digital technology. Yet, at the
same time, the value of uniquely human qualities—empathy, creativity, and the power of
real-life interaction—will become increasingly significant. While we will actively leverage
AI, we will also maximize the power of our people on the front lines, which serves as the
source of our competitive advantage. By doing so, we will continue to refine our products and
services at a pace that exceeds customer expectations, ensuring we constantly deliver new
value.
Supporting this vision is the expertise,
insight, and ability to create meaningful connections that we have cultivated over our
114-year history. Looking ahead to the next century, we aim to be a corporate group that
fosters a culture of continuous innovation, remains dynamic in the marketplace, and continues
to be the preferred choice of our customers.
Furthermore, by placing sustainability at the
core of our management and reassessing our global footprint, we will demonstrate our
comprehensive strength by integrating our global and regional strategies.
Under our long-term vision, "OPEN FRONTIER
2035," we will continue to create new value alongside our diverse partners, challenging
ourselves to realize a sustainable and fulfilling future society.