Announcement of New Establishment of "IR Business Co-creation Promotion Office" and "Space Business Enhancement Promotion Office"

H.I.S. Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter, HIS) established the "IR Business Co-creation Promotion Office," aimed at revitalizing regional economies, and the "Space Business Enhancement Promotion Office," aimed at creating value in unknown domains, effective April 1, 2026.

HIS is engaged in diversified business creation beyond the scope of its existing travel business, leveraging its accumulated global network and expertise. By establishing specialized organizations in two areas—"Integrated Resorts (IR)," which are a pillar of Japan's tourism promotion, and the "space industry," which is undergoing rapid global development—HIS aims to accelerate sustainable development and social contribution.

1. Establishment of the "IR Business Co-creation Promotion Office"

A specialized organization has been established with the aim of promoting tourism and contributing to the regional economy, in anticipation of the opening of the IR in Yumeshima, Osaka, scheduled for autumn 2030.

【Background and Purpose of Establishment】

Currently, IRs promoted by the government are extremely important "public policies" for enhancing Japan's international competitiveness. HIS aims to deeply contribute to the revitalization of the Japanese economy and the sustainable development of regional communities by pursuing its function as a "hub for exchange connecting the world and various parts of Japan" through the power of "co-creation" that transcends the framework of a travel agency.

【Main Activities】

As an organization directly under the Board of Directors, it will strongly promote the following activities:

Contribution to "Japan's Gateway" Function

Utilizing operational experience from the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo and overseas networks, it will support the establishment of mechanisms to send visitors gathered from around the world to various parts of Japan. This will contribute to the establishment of a long-stay tourism model.

Support for MICE Business Development

It will support the establishment of "globally competitive MICE businesses" that foster international exchange of people and knowledge, aiming to enhance urban competitiveness.

Building Co-creation Models in Diverse Business Areas

It will deepen collaboration with domestic and international partner companies and local governments across a wide range of areas, including food and beverage, shopping, entertainment, wellness, mobility, and sports.

Realization of a Safe and Secure Society

It will investigate overseas best practices and the latest technologies for measures against gambling addiction and regional coexistence, proposing sustainable operational methods.

【Future Vision】 ■ Enhancing Presence and Business Development

Considering the future establishment of operating companies or joint ventures, it will actively explore investments and M&A in areas where synergies can be expected.

Maximizing Economic Circulation

Through the utilization of regional products and collaboration with local governments, it will pursue the realization of "regional co-creation" that spreads the economic effects of IRs throughout Japan.

Synergy with Travel Business

It aims for group-wide collaboration with travel businesses such as global travel, domestic travel, and inbound travel.

【Organizational Overview (as of April 1, 2026)】

Department Name

IR Business Co-creation Promotion Office

General Manager

Satoshi Takahira

(Concurrently Deputy General Manager, Kansai Corporate Business Division, Corporate Sales Headquarters)

Director in Charge

Shuta Sawada (President and Representative Director)

2. Establishment of the "Space Business Enhancement Promotion Office"

An organization has been established to plan and promote new businesses in the rapidly growing space business domain, aiming to create businesses that bring value to the next generation.

【Background and Purpose of Establishment】

Currently, the space industry is a "growth market with immense potential" that is undergoing rapid global development due to dramatic technological advancements. In this period of transformation, HIS established this organization with the aim of creating "businesses that bring true value to the next generation," rather than merely engaging in temporary business development.

By redefining the network and expertise cultivated in its existing travel business and expanding its perspective through collaboration with external partners from outside the company, different industries, and globally, HIS will consistently undertake business creation in unknown domains from scratch.

【Main Activities】

The new organization will promote activities from conception to social implementation with speed.

Identification of Entry Areas and Hypothesis Building for Business Models

It will thoroughly examine a wide range of space business areas, including space travel, utilization of space, and terrestrial space experiences. It will identify focus themes that maximize the strengths of the HIS Group, build hypotheses for sustainable business models, and formulate a medium-to-long-term business growth roadmap.

Formation of a Global Ecosystem and Strengthening Partnerships

It will formalize collaboration with domestic and international space ventures, partner companies with cutting-edge technologies, local governments aiming for regional revitalization through the space industry, and academic research institutions. It will thoroughly manage "co-creation projects" that integrate knowledge from different industries, leading to early commercialization.

Updating Existing Businesses from a Space Perspective

It will feed back knowledge and networks gained from space business into existing businesses, promoting the enhancement of service value and brand transformation across the entire HIS Group.

【Future Vision】

Establishment of New Companies and Execution of Strategic Investments

It will promote the establishment of new operating companies or joint ventures to enhance business independence and accelerate decision-making. It will also actively consider investments and M&A in related fields.

Hybrid Organizational Operation

To accelerate business, it will facilitate cross-organizational personnel exchanges, such as temporary secondments to partner organizations, balancing the development of specialized personnel with agile operations.

Synergy with Travel Business

It aims for group-wide collaboration with travel businesses such as overseas travel, domestic travel, and inbound travel.

【Organizational Overview (as of April 1, 2026)】

Department Name

Space Business Enhancement Promotion Office

General Manager

Seiji Kaizu (Concurrently General Manager, New Business Planning Headquarters)

Director in Charge

Shuta Sawada (President and Representative Director)

Through these two new organizations, HIS will further deepen collaboration with cross-industry partners and global research institutions, continuing to challenge itself to provide new value that contributes to the development of regional communities and the Japanese economy. Beyond the framework of a mere travel company, the entire group will work together to create next-generation experiences, aiming to establish future standards.