Favorite Food: Sushi Place I’d like to go to: Europe
I am looking forward to supporting customers so they have amazing experiences when visiting Japan and to gain new skills and valuable experiences at JTB!
Company: JTB USA
Department: GBS BT TTS
Favorite Place I’ve been to: Dubai
Favorite Food: Rice & beans (red, black or pinto)
Place I’d like to go to: South Africa
I am looking forward to seeing where this journey takes me while I prove my value, gain skills/expertise, and overcome challenges!
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In November, Ana Tome, supervisor from the MICE team at Quickly Travel, had the opportunity to participate in the FAMTOUR in London and attend the IBTM fair, invited by our partnerInspire MICE.
Before the event in Barcelona, the FAMTOUR offered a complete experience, including visits to London’s main tourist attractions and different accommodation options, expanding our knowledge of the destination for corporate events.
IBTMis recognized as one of the largest global events in the MICE segment, bringing together professionals and showcasing the latest industry trends. The opening day of the fair is traditionally marked by a special attraction to celebrate the occasion.
Throughout the event, we strengthened relationships with strategic partners from around the world, identified new opportunities for future projects, and exchanged experiences with industry colleagues, bringing valuable insights for our upcoming initiatives.
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Team Lunches!
If you and your team have a team lunch or coffee breaks, please send us pictures!
DEPARTMENT OF THE MONTH
JTBCANADA INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
BY JORDAN YIU
Team Members
Jordan Yiu
Kenneth Kong
Thari Wimalarathne
Vivian Chan
Wesley Ho
■ What does your department do?
Our Finance Department is responsible for all cash-related operations for the company. We collect payments from customers, pay our suppliers, and ensure smooth financial transactions across the organization. One of our most important responsibilities is making sure we always have enough cash on hand for payroll.
■ Who are your primary customers/clients?
Our primary customers include JTB Corp. in Japan, JTB USA, and various local Japanese companies that purchase our services.
■ What are some challenges or opportunities your department is facing right now?
Right now, we are navigating two major tasks: closing our 2025 financial books while learning and transitioning to JTB Corporation’s new global accounting system, which launched on January 1, 2026. It’s a busy period, but also an opportunity to strengthen and modernize our processes.
■ What do you like most about your department?
Our team works very well together. We communicate openly, support each other, and enjoy participating in company events and activities. We are also a diverse group, and we take pride in the different backgrounds and experiences each member brings. This diversity makes our team stronger and is one of the reasons we genuinely enjoy working together.
■ Any stories you would like to share with JTB employees?
Recently, JTBI hosted curling lessons for employees, and it was a lot of fun! It was a great opportunity for everyone to try something different, relax, and connect as a team. Activities like this bring positive energy into our daily work, and we’re already looking forward to the next event.
President & CEO of JTB Corp. Mr. Yamakita with the team when he visited Vancouver last year!!
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KICK-OFF DINNER
The DMC Los Angeles team had a kick-off dinner to start the New Year off on a high note!
It was a great way for team members to connect outside of work and prepare for the upcoming year!
LeãoandQuickly Travel|ReestablishingTies
On December 2nd, The MICE team delivered another successful event for a client company - Leão. After a year great challenges and a focus and results, the company chose Quickly to treat its employees to an end-of-year party full of surprises in São Paulo.
Our Team was responsible for all the planning and coordination, creating innovative experiences and taking care of every detail from logistics to production, all the way to the delivery of personalized gifts.
This was another opportunity to reinforce the positioning of the services offered by the MICE department, as well as to strengthen the relationship with the client and open doors for new projects in the future.
JTB Hawaii Group Kick-Off Meeting 20
The JTB Hawaii Group KickOff Meeting was held online on January 21 with each LLC President presenting their review of last year and reviewing business plans for 2026. st Human Resources also presented the Service Awards for 2025.
2025 Service Award Recipients
This was followed by the Employee Appreciation Party at the Hawaii Prince Hotel on January 23rd, where employees enjoyed a fun evening with wonderful food, a jankenpo (rock-paper-scissors) game, the TPT Awards ceremony, and many exciting door prizes.
70 YEARS OF DISNEYLAND: MY DUMBO DOUBLE DARE CHALLENGE
BY AKI STEWART (JTB USA GBS BT OPERATIONS)
Over the weekend of January 31, I participated in the 2026 Disneyland Marathon Weekend. As a travel agent and longtime runner, this event felt like more than just another race. It was a meaningful way to mark both a personal and historic milestone.
A DECADE OF MILESTONES
2025-2026 marks Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, and I knew I wanted to be there to celebrate. I first ran this event 10 years ago during the 60th anniversary, so returning for the 70th felt like coming full circle. This was my fifth RunDisney event overall, including virtual races and the Dopey Challenge, a 48.6-mile feat I completed in Florida in 2022. (where I ran a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon over 4 days).
THE DUMBO DOUBLE DARE CHALLENGE
This year, I took on the Dumbo Double Dare, which includes the 10K on Saturday followed by the Half Marathon on Sunday. Completing both races earns three medals, including a special challenge medal. Seeing the 70th anniversary marking on the medals made them especially meaningful and a perfect keepsake from the weekend.
WHY I RUN
I’m often asked why I continue to run. My running journey began in 2009 at the Honolulu Marathon, just one month after breast cancer surgery. At the time, finishing 26.2 miles felt like proof that I could handle whatever came next. Since then, I’ve run everywhere from city streets to national parks, always for my health and as a way to reflect on how far I’ve come. Whether it’s a 10K or a half marathon, each race is a reminder of resilience, progress, and gratitude.
Here’s to the next finish line.
Both races began at 5am, with courses winding through the parks before sunrise. Running through Disneyland doesn’t require much extra motivation. The park atmosphere and familiar music set the tone from start to finish.
One of the highlights of any RunDisney event is the character photo stops. While the lines during the 10K were long, I was able to stop at all nine character locations during the Half Marathon. Those behindthe-scenes moments and photos are part of what make these races so special.
CatracaLivreHighlights QuicklyTravelCuration
Quickly Travel was featured on Catraca Livre in the article “11 destinations in Brazil to travel during the 2026 holidays,” which presents a specialized curation of national destinations designed for those looking to make the most of extended holidays next year.
The content takes into account the official 2026 calendar and suggests strategic itineraries, ranging from short getaways to more comprehensive trips. The selection includes different traveler profiles and prioritizes criteria such as seasonality, climate, tourism infrastructure, and cultural and natural experiences. Among the recommended destinations are Salvador, Campos do Jordão, Jalapão, Florianópolis, Gramado, Foz do Iguaçu, Maceió, and Belém.
The feature on Catraca Livre reinforces Quickly Travel | JTB’s positioning as a reference in travel curation and planning in Brazil.
Explore Our Past Newsletters
Missed an issue of the JTBA Group Newsletter? You can now find issues from 2025 in U Campus! Additional issues will be archived here moving forward.
How to Access:
Employees with Dayforce accounts: Log in to Dayforce as employee > Employee Hub > Past JTBA Group Newsletters link
Employees without Dayforce (also available to Dayforce users): Log in to U Campus (https://jtb-universityglobal.asia.crossknowledge.com/interfaces/login.php) > JTB Americas Group Monthly Newsletters button
Newsletter Poll
January 23 is National Pie Day and February is Great American Pie Month. JTBA Group employees share their favorite pie. How did your favorite pie rank? The poll for the April newsletter is now available on Dayforce Hub! You can also CLICK HERE to access the poll!
Excel Quick Tip
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The Magic of the Quick Analysis Tool ✨
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�� What Is the Quick Analysis Tool?
The Quick Analysis Tool appears automatically when you select a range of data. It lets you instantly apply: Conditional Formatting Charts
Totals (Sum/Average/Count) Tables Sparklines
�� Create a chart
Use the Quick Analysis tool to pick the right chart for your data.
1.Select the data you want to show in a chart.
2.Select the Quick Analysis button to the bottomright of the selected cells
3.Select Charts, hover over the options, and pick the chart you want.
�� Use conditional formatting
Use Quick Analysis to highlight important data or show data trends.
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2.Select the Quick Analysis button to the bottomright of the selected cells.
3.Select Formatting, hover over the options, and pick the one you want
�� Want more? Check out Microsoft’s full guide here: Quick tips: Analyze data with Excel for Windows
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