ANA Group and Yokohama City Sign Partnership Agreement
to Promote International Exchange and Tourism with Mumbai,
Celebrating 60th Sister City Anniversary and Preparing for
"GREEN×EXPO 2027"

TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2025 - All Nippon Airways (ANA) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichi Inoue) today announced a strategic tri-party partnership agreement between its Mumbai, India branch, the Tokyo branch of ANA Akindo Co., Ltd. and the Yokohama City International Affairs Bureau in Japan. The collaboration will strengthen international exchange and promote tourism between Yokohama and Mumbai as the two cities celebrate its 60th anniversary as sister cities. The partnership also includes joint preparations for the landmark International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027), scheduled to take place in 2027.

The agreement leverages the collective intellectual, human and material resources held by all three parties and is designed to amplify efforts across key areas, including economic cooperation, cultural engagement and tourism promotion.

Partnership Agreement Details

  • 1. Outline
    • • Official name: Partnership Agreement to Promote International Exchange and Tourism with Mumbai, Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Sister City Relationship and Advancing "GREEN×EXPO 2027"
    • • Date of Signing: Nov. 21, 2025
    • • Term: Until Dec. 31, 2027
  • 2. Main Objectives of the Partnership
    • • To deepen the Sister City Exchange between Yokohama and Mumbai
      The partnership is designed to maximize the use of the intellectual, human and material resources held by the three parties. The collaboration will focus on promoting exchanges between the two cities across a wide range of fields, including economy, culture and tourism, to strengthen their long-standing friendly relations.
    • • Promoting "GREEN×EXPO 2027" by Tapping into International Tourism and Enhancing Brand Value
      The partnership will prioritize collaboration in the tourism sector, with a focus on ensuring the success of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027). Through this initative, ANA's goal is to raise Yokohama's global standing by leveraging ANA Group's extensive international network to drive business opportunities, boost tourism and enhance the brand value for all three partners involved.
  • 3. Initiatives
    • • To promote the Sister City Exchange between Yokohama and Mumbai
      ANA will jointly plan and implement exchange programs across various fields such as economy, culture and education. These initiatives will deepen the sister city relationship with Mumbai and expand collaboration between local governments, businesses and citizens.
    • • Showcasing the Charms of Yokohama to the Indian Market, in and around Mumbai
      Efforts focus on strategically utilizing ANA Group's international network and information channels to promote Yokohama's tourism and business attractions, focusing on Mumbai-based audiences. Through coordinated marketing efforts, the goal is to increase recognition of Yokohama's unique offerings and its appeal as a tourism destination.
    • • Attracting Inbound Tourists Ahead of the "GREEN×EXPO 2027"
      As preparations for "GREENxEXPO 2027" are underway, the partnership will promote inbound travel demand from India, focusing on Mumbai. This will primarily be achieved by supporting local travel agencies in developing specialized tour packages for Yokohama and Japan. These efforts will create demand for Yokohama tourism.
  • 4. Reference Overview of "GREEN×EXPO 2027"
    • • Period: Friday, March 19, 2027 to Sunday, Sept. 26, 2027
    • • Venue: Former Kamiseya Communication Facility (Seya Ward/Asahi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
    • • Theme: "Scenery of the Future for Happiness"
    • • Visitors: 10 million visitors (estimated)
    • • Organizer: Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama
    • • Official Website: https://expo2027yokohama.or.jp

Contact: ANA Corporate Communications, TEL +81-3-6735-1111, publicrelations@ana.co.jp
International Affairs Bureau, City of Yokohama, TEL +81-45-671-4711

About ANA
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. Today, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune.

ANA HD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 72 companies. It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.

ANA's legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX's 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 12 consecutive years.

In 2025, ANA was honored with FlightGlobal's Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific Award for its visionary leadership and strategic growth.

ANA is also a four-time recipient of the ATW Airline of the Year award, recognized for excellence in aviation.

ANA HD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for nine consecutive years.

For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en/