Tour East Welcomes Mr. Makoto Sano

Tour East Welcomes Mr. Makoto Sano as Chief Strategy Officer of Tour East Group Headquarters and Director of Global Inbound Business Thailand

Tour East is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Makoto Sano as CSO of Tour East Group Headquarters and Director of Global Inbound Business, Tour East Thailand, a division of JTB Thailand.

Bringing over 20 years of expertise in inbound tourism, Mr. Sano has played a key role at JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc. (GMT) in Japan. His leadership and deep understanding of the travel and tourism landscape are expected to drive growth and further strengthen Tour East’s position in the market.

“We’ve had the privilege of working closely with Mr. Sano through our longstanding relationship within the Global DMC Network by JTB. His addition to the team marks a pivotal moment for Tour East. I’m confident that his strategic vision and vast experience will accelerate our growth.” – said Ms. Monthathip Kitkanchana (Teddy), Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Tour East Group Headquarters.

In his new role, Mr. Sano will focus on advancing inbound tourism across the Asia-Pacific region, working closely with Mr. Kei Satoh, Chief Operating Officer, of Tour East Group Headquarters, and Ms. Monthathip Kitkanchana to ensure seamless collaboration and sustained expansion in the region.

This exciting appointment underscores Tour East’s commitment to strengthening its operations and delivering exceptional service to partners, with Mr. Sano at the helm of its continued growth and success.