LINE TRAVEL jp intends to “stir innovation in the travel and tourism industry” and “acclerate technology transformation” with its newest team member who comes from IBM with a heap of experience in the field.
Masaya Higuchi (pictured left) has joined the LINE TRAVEL jp team as chief digital officer. He comes from IBM where for the last 26 years, he worked across 16 various operations with the most recent being the Watson AI project. He played an active role in areas concerning digital marketing and blockchain technology.
“Venture Republic Inc. commits itself to be a prominent global player in the travel and tourism industry which is regarded as one of Japan’s growth markets. I feel its partnership with LINE group is a differentiator and a potential game changer,” said Higuchi.
“I also want to contribute my strength experienced in various careers to managing the business, and strongly feel there are many new opportunities to capitalise on my experience and strength.”
Venture Republic Inc initiated a strategic partnership with LINE Corporation and reformed their brand into LINE TRAVEL jp, focusing on becoming a travel brand that “answers travellers’ needs before they travel, during their trip and after their travel”.
