Representative Director and Chairman Yasutoshi Iwasaki (Inaugurated July 7, 2026) Representative Director and President Hiromitsu Iwasaki (Inaugurated July 7, 2026)
Big Holiday Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "Big Holiday") has released a top executive interview titled "The Future of Big Holiday Aiming to Be a 100-Year Company" on its corporate website, coinciding with the launch of its new management structure. The interview features Representative Director and Chairman Yasutoshi Iwasaki and Representative Director and President Hiromitsu Iwasaki.
In this interview, they reflect on the "coexistence and co-prosperity" spirit that has been cherished since the company's founding, and discuss the evolving role of travel companies, digital utilization, human resource development, relationships with partner retailers, and the future direction toward becoming a 100-year company.
Background of the Top Executive Interview Release
The travel industry environment is undergoing significant changes due to the spread of online reservations and the diversification of travel needs. Meanwhile, travel is expanding beyond mere arrangements for transportation and accommodation to encompass various leisure values such as family time, connections with local communities, and hobbies/events.
In light of these changes, this interview has been released to communicate Big Holiday's future value proposition, both internally and externally.
This interview was planned and arranged by the new president himself and was implemented as part of new initiatives accompanying the transition to a holding company structure. Following this top executive interview with the chairman and president, interviews with other executives and group company leaders are planned, with the aim of articulating the vision for the Big Holiday Group's future and the values that will be prioritized from each management perspective.
Key Contents of the Interview Article
"The Big Holiday Way" Inherited Since Founding
Introduces the spirit of "coexistence and co-prosperity" cherished since the company's inception and the trusting relationships with partner retailers nationwide. Discusses values that must not change and the sentiments that will be carried forward under the new structure.
Evolution into a "Leisure Creation Company"
Features various leisure experiences that enrich life, including concerts, theater, fan activities (oshi-katsu), local events, and barrier-free travel, not just travel itself. Discusses the intention to create new value by leveraging the network cultivated in the travel industry.
The Big Holiday Approach to Human Resources, Organization, and DX
Positions DX not merely as an efficiency improvement measure, but as an initiative to create more time for employees to engage with customers and opportunities for growth. Introduces the concept of balancing digital utilization with human resource development.
Big Holiday's Future Towards Becoming a 100-Year Company
Discusses the approach to evolving business, organization, and work styles in line with the times while preserving the values from the company's founding. Outlines the future direction of aiming to be a company that continues to grow together with employees, partner retailers, and customers.
Representative Director and Chairman Yasutoshi Iwasaki (Inaugurated July 7, 2026) Representative Director and President Hiromitsu Iwasaki (Inaugurated July 7, 2026)
About the Top Executive Interview Article
Title: The Future of Big Holiday Aiming to Be a 100-Year Company Content: Top Executive Interview with Chairman and New President Published Page: Big Holiday Corporate Website URL: https://www.bigs.co.jp/news/3671/
Company Profile
Company Name: Big Holiday Co., Ltd. Location: BH Building, 3-19-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Founded: April 1, 1964 Capital: 80 million yen Registration: Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Registered Travel Agency No. 576 Business Activities: Travel agency business, airline ticket sales, group tours, planning and sales of various travel products, etc. Corporate Website: https://www.bigs.co.jp/
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