Eijiro Yamakita
JTB Corporation’s Eijiro Yamakita takes the floor at Web in Travel Singapore
Following the recent acquisition of Northstar Travel Group, JTB Corporation president and chief executive Eijiro Yamakita took the stage at Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore 2025 to share his perspective on the future of global travel.
Japan’s JTB Corporation acquires Northstar Travel Group
Japanese travel solutions provider JTB Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire US B2B travel company Northstar Travel Group from investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital and its co-investors on Thursday, 28th August.
MLB Agrees to International Partnership With JTB Corp. Japan’s Largest Travel Agency
JTB announced a new multi-year international partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). As part of the new multi-national business arrangement, JTB is an official sponsor of MLB’s WORLD TOUR and will offer exclusive international hospitality packages for the season-opening Seoul Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres.
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