Tobu Top Tours has joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Tobu Top Tours, a travel agency in Japan, offers an extensive range of travel services and experiences. The company provides online reservations for hotels and various tours, catering to both domestic and international travelers. Tobu Top Tours is part of the larger Tobu Group, which operates the Kanto region’s largest private railway network.
Tobu Top Tours current business domain is not limited to the concept of a travel agency. It also manages business events and conferences, academic conventions, propose incentive activities, plan and execute awards ceremonies, and businesses that solve local issues.
Sustainability Commitment
Tobu Top Tours is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives that align with global efforts to promote sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility. As part of the Tobu Group, the company stated its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and implementing various projects to reduce environmental impact and support local communities.
Tobu Top Tours is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, with commitment to responsible business practices that support human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption principles. The company integrates several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its operations, focusing on areas such as climate action, responsible consumption, and sustainable cities.
The company offers travel packages that emphasize sustainability, promoting destinations that support environmental conservation and local communities. Tobu Top Tours also engages in educational programs to raise sustainability awareness among employees and customers.
Through these sustainability initiatives, Tobu Top Tours aims to enhance its travel services while aligning with broader global efforts for sustainable and responsible tourism. These actions reflect the company’s intention to contribute positively to environmental conservation and social responsibility.
‘’Our company regards it as its mission to address social issues through its business, and has been working on various initiatives to realize ‘’a society that is friendly to the earth and where people and communities can continue to shine together.’’ By joining GSTC, we will be able to utilize GSTC’s specialized knowledge and global network for sustainable tourism. We will aim for a higher level of sustainable tourism development while incorporating ideas based on international standards.’’ exposes Koichi Honma, Management Strategy Department Manager at TOBU TOP TOURS CO., LTD.
GSTC Welcomes Tobu Top Tours
“We welcome Tobu Top Tours as a new member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and wish them every success on their journey towards sustainability,” says Randy Durband, CEO of GSTC.
About Tobu Top Tours
Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. is a prominent travel agency in Japan, renowned for its comprehensive range of travel services and commitment to customer satisfaction. Founded over 60 years ago, the company is part of the Tobu Group, which operates one of the largest private railway networks in the Kanto region. Tobu Top Tours specializes in crafting unique travel experiences, including cultural tours, adventure travel, and customized packages for both domestic and international travelers.
More information here: https://www.tobutoptours.co.jp/en/
About GSTC
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) establishes and manages global sustainable standards, known as the GSTC Criteria. There are three sets: Destination Criteria for public policy-makers and destination managers, Industry Criteria for hotels and tour operators, and MICE Criteria for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions. These are the guiding principles and minimum requirements that any tourism business or destination should aspire to reach in order to protect and sustain the world’s natural and cultural resources while ensuring tourism meets its potential as a tool for conservation and poverty alleviation.
The GSTC Criteria form the foundation for GSTC’s assurance role for Certification Bodies that certify hotels/accommodations, tour operators, and destinations as having sustainable policies and practices in place. GSTC does not directly certify any products or services, but provides accreditation to those that do. The GSTC is an independent and neutral USA-registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that represents a diverse and global membership, including national and provincial governments, leading travel companies, hotels, tour operators, NGOs, individuals and communities – all striving to achieve best practices in sustainable tourism.
Information for media and the press: www.gstcouncil.org/about/for-the-press/
Statements expressed in this announcement are presented for informational purposes only and should not be taken as an endorsement or recommendation by GSTC, unless clearly stated.
