Sho Dozono has been in the travel industry for over 30 years and since 1987 has served as president and chief executive officer of Azumano Travel in Portland, Oregon. His agency is currently ranked by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural internet site, as #1 in the State of Oregon among diversity-owned businesses, #39 in the nation among diversity-owned businesses, and #12 in the nation among Asian-American businesses.
A strong advocate of diversity and equal opportunity, Dozono is a respected business and civic leader throughout the state, devoting much of his time in service to the community. As co-chair of the International Air Service Committee, Dozono helped lead an aggressive marketing campaign that included advance commitments and pledges from local businesses in the form of a “travel bank” to secure non-stop service between Portland and Frankfurt, Tokyo and Amsterdam.
Dozono continues his work on behalf of the local and global community, and has been recognized for his efforts from Mercy Corps, Basic Rights Oregon, receiving the Torchbearer Award, the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award, and many others.
Dozono was born in Japan and emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 10. He and his wife, Loen have been married for 37 years and have raised five children.
September 28, 2009
Bringing Portland to Amsterdam, Tokyo and Beyond
As someone in the travel business, it’s easy for me to tell you how important it is to have air service that connects Portland to the rest of the country and the world. After all, I make my living helping folks with their business and vacation travel arrangements. Read more »