I am writing to you just after my visit to our Discova Japan office in the heart of bustling Tokyo, where things seem to be far from slowing down before the festive season. Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to attend not one but two events that capture our company values quite nicely.
First, I attended our Guide Appreciation Evening, held in honour of our incredible cultural ambassadors who welcome our guests into their country and proudly showcase its most authentic and local corners. We have similar annual events across our destinations to acknowledge and thank our incredible guides who immerse guests in vibrant communities, fostering meaningful connections that leave a lasting impression.
Next, it was time to watch an exciting game of Ice Hockey, where we championed and sponsored the professional Men’s Team Yokohama Grits. They are the first team to adopt a dual career model where the management helps hockey players secure employment to boost their player income. This initiative also helps them build skills and a career outside the ice rink. We employ their goalkeeper Kai Tomita who works in our operations department at Discova Japan and we support him with flexible working hours so he can train in the mornings with his team. His off-season nicely coincides with Discova’s peak season!
