Shukuba Travel Obtains GSTC Certification, International Standard for Sustainable Tourism
Shukuba Travel has obtained GSTC Certification, an international standard for sustainable tourism. This recognizes the company as a responsible tour operator and focuses on promoting community-based tourism, especially in the Shinagawa area. This certification strengthens the company's commitment to sustainable tourism.
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SHUKUBA JAPAN Inc. (Representative Director: Takashi Tamai (Watanabe)), a group company that operates guesthouses and plans/operates tours primarily in the Shinagawa area, and Shukuba Travel, operated by SHUKUBA PLUS LLC (Headquarters: Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), have obtained GSTC Certification (Certification Number: GSTC TOCU250111), an international standard for sustainable tourism as a tour operator. Control Union Japan served as the third-party international certification body for this certification process.
◼️ Background of Shukuba Travel's GSTC Certification Acquisition / Experiential Tour 'STORIES' - 'The More You Travel, the Better the World Becomes'
This time, Shukuba Travel has been recognized by Control Union Japan, a third-party international certification body, for maintaining a sustainable tourism management system and conducting responsible operations, leading to the acquisition of GSTC Certification for tour operators.
Since its establishment, the SHUKUBA JAPAN Group has strived to develop businesses that connect people visiting Shinagawa with the town and allow them to enjoy mutual benefits, through operating community-based accommodations, planning and operating local tours, and providing cultural experience programs.
On February 25, 2025, we concluded a partnership agreement with the Old Tokaido Shinagawa-shuku Area Town Development Council, which has led town development in Shinagawa for over 30 years, regarding town development in the Old Shinagawa-shuku area. We are now developing our business with an even broader perspective, emphasizing public interest and utility in the town (※1)
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