Super Value Tours Receives 2009 Japan Tourism Agency (jta) Award

Dec. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- TOKYO, Japan – Supernet Tour & Travel (doing business as Super Value Tours) a tour operator based in El Monte, California has been recognized as one of the winners for the 2009 Japan Tourism Agency Awards (JTA).

The JTA award recognizes outstanding contributions made by nominees.  117 candidates competing for the award were nominated by local Japanese transport agencies or tourist institutions.  After careful review by the JTA Director Commendation Auditing Committee, only 12 finalists were picked as winners.

Supernet Tours’ affordable Japan tour programs as well as its commitment to public awareness for travel to Japan has led to measurable increase in the number of US tourists visiting Japan. The award recognizes outstanding contributions made by this corporation.

Roy Liao, Project Director of Super Value Tours expressed “Many people mention a strong desire to travel to Japan but mistakenly assume it needs to be expensive.  Japan is such a culturally beautiful destination and it’s disappointing to hear this apprehension inhibiting travelers.  We are committed to dispelling this myth and are proud to offer packages which maintain a high level of quality and cost-effectiveness.  We love introducing Japan to our guests and it is a true honor to be recognized by the Japan Tourism Agency.”

Tourism involves a wide range of industries or sub-industries. The Japan Tourism Agency award categorizes these sub-industries into six major industries.  Supernet Tour & Travel is the only North American tour operator among the winners.

Other winners include Mr. Feng Xiao Gang, a well-known director in China whose movie, If You Are The One, was recognized for showcasing Hokkaido as a destination; and Yoshino Kimura, Japanese actress and official Tourism Ambassador.

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About Supernet Tour and Travel
As a tour operator, Supernet Tour & Travel started its Japan tours in 2001. Since then, the company has successfully launched new programs and perfected existing ones. Its commitment to quality service and the highest standards has won it a loyal customer base, with most finding the company through word of mouth referrals. In a one year period, 18,000 have visited Japan with Supernet Tour & Travel.

About the Japan Tourism Agency
The objective of the Japan Tourism Agency, a government agency within the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, is to promote Japan as a tourist destination. Japan is vigorously promoting its tourism industry with a commitment to meet its target of welcoming 10 million overseas tourists and travelers by the end of 2010.