About Us

FORWARD

Canada and Japan! In the first place, two People of two nations can achieve mutual understanding by an active exchange which will help to overcome differences in background resulting from their individual histories, culture, political structures, economic systems, and other. Therefore, we, Kintetsu International Express (Canada) Inc., are honored to play an important role between countries to reach the goal of closer mutual understanding.

On the one hand, we intend to increase the number of visitors from Japan to Canada through its parent company, KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. (Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. and Club Tourism International Inc.). In this regard, we arrange the accommodation, transportation, meals, tour guides and other needs for Japanese visitors so that their mission in Canada will go smoothly. In addition, KNT-CT Holdings is the leading travel organization in Japan with its overseas travelers growing to over 1 million. Surely, more than 7,000 staff of approximately 200 branches located nationwide handle the planning and sales of global travel including Canada.

Presently, Kintetsu International Express (Canada) Inc., with its main operation in the Toronto area, serves Canadian and Japanese clients by planning and selling group and package tours, arranging airline tickets and Japan Rail passes, etc. In conclusion, our goal is to encourage a maximum number of Canadian people to increase their knowledge of Japan.

Sincerely,
President

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

1. MARKETING AND PROMOTING CANADIAN TOURS TO THE JAPANESE MARKET
Firstly, we provide our parent company in Japan (KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd.) with Canadian travel information and offer attractive tour plans. Moreover, KNT-CT Holdings promotes these throughout Japan using their nationwide operation network. As a result, they are enabling us to participate in promoting Canadian tourism to Japanese overseas travel market.

2. LOOKING AFTER INBOUND TOURISTS FROM JAPAN (INBOUND OPERATIONS)
Secondly, we make wide range of arrangements for Japanese tourists sent by KNT-CT Holdings. Therefore, during their stay in Canada, we organize hotels, restaurants, transportations, Japanese tour guides and etc. Surely, all of these arrangements are made through our worldwide communication network connecting KNT-CT Holdings and its supportive KIE offices.

3. LOOKING AFTER OUTBOUND TOURISTS FROM CANADA (OUTBOUND OPERATIONS)
Thirdly, and most importantly, we provide all-around services to Canadian people, Japanese or Japan related business communities in Canada. Frequently, we are issuing airline tickets, providing package tours, planning incentive group tours, and other travel related services.

4. COOPERATING WITH AND SUPPORTING CANADIAN TOURISM AUTHORITIES
In addition, we offer Japanese overseas travel information to Canadian tourism authorities, such as Canadian tourism organizations, hotels and bus companies etc. Also, we provide appropriate advice on the type of hospitality by Japanese tourists. On the other hand, Canadian authorities provide us up-to-date information and ideas on planning high quality tours in Canada. Thus, we cooperate with each other in promoting Canadian tours to the Japanese market. With mutual cooperation among all Japanese tour companies in Canada, we make efforts to create safe and enjoyable arrangements for Japanese tourists in Canada.

HISTORY

KNT-CT HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

• Club Tourism International Inc.
• Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.
• Kinki Nippon Tourist Corporate Business Co., Ltd.
• Kinki Nippon Tourist Okinawa Inc.
• United Tours Co., Ltd.
• SANKI Travel Service Co., Ltd.

KINTETSU GROUP OF COMPANIES

• Rail Road
• Transportation (bus & taxi)
• Cargo (Air, Sea & Land)
• Tourism
• Hotel Management & Restaurant operations
• Real Estate & Resort Development
• Advertisement & Media Planning
• Department Store

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