Masaru Takayama

Founding Chair, Asian Ecotourism Network

Mr. Masaru Takayama founded 21-country Asian Ecotourism Network to promote authentic ecotourism in the region by creating a networking platform for ecotourism fraternity. In 2018 Japan Alliance of Responsible Travel Agencies was also created to enhance responsible tourism movement in Japan. Masaru serves a number of key positions in the organizations both home and abroad. GSTC authorized trainer, Green Destinations auditor/trainer, Travelife auditor, UNWTO Regional Support Office for Asia Pacific, Japan Sustainable Tourism Promotion Center advisor, Japan Tourism Agency, Sustainable Tourism Indicator Committee member and Owner of Shunyoso, a cultural heritage boutique villa in Awaji Island, Japan.