ANA InterContinental Tokyo has appointed Michel Chertouh to the dual role of general manager of ANA InterContinental Tokyo and regional general manager, Greater Tokyo and Okinawa.
Mr Terada has engaged in various types of assignments including investment sales, hotel operator selection and advisory works since he joined JLL in 2001. In this new role, he will focus on building relationships with new clients outside of Tokyo.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko's iconic five-star flagship property, announced its partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts –the world's largest independent hotel brand that represents more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel groups across 85 countries. Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will be the newest experience in Japan within its LVX Collection, which represents renowned properties featuring the finest accommodations coupled with engaging, and exclusive personal service. Starting July 20th, reservations can be made through the Preferred Hotel's website alongside the hotel's website, www.hotel-chinzanso-tokyo.com. All Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo guests are eligible to enroll in the iPrefer hotel rewards program, which extends points redeemable for cash-value Reward Certificates, elite status, and special benefits.
The Tokyo Edition Toranomon will feature 200 rooms, as part of the reconversion of the former Pastoral Building located in Tokyo's Toranomon district, which will also house offices, residences and a medical center. Works on this property have already begun and the hotel should open its doors in 2020 as well.
The Tokyo Edition Ginza will be 13-storeys high and have 80 rooms near Chuo Street, Ginza district. Construction is expected to begin in May 2018, and for the property to open its doors by March, 2020.
Japan authorities reported on their plans to use their cruise ships as hotels during the much-awaited 2020 Summer Olympics. According to governmental sources cited by Japan News, the Japanese government is currently progressing well in their goal to make cruise ships function as hotels. This innovation is planned for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. As of now, Japanese laws do not allow cruise ships to moor for more than 15 days. The only exception was the Queen Elizabeth 2 liner, which could accommodate more than 1,500 people. It stayed for 65 days during the Exotic Showcase in Yokohama in 1989.
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is being developed as part of the MSB Tamachi mixed-used complex and will open for the fall of 2018. Featuring 143 rooms, the contemporary designed hotel successfully connects the international style of Pullman with a delicate touch of Japanese art and culture.
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International"s experiential hotel brand created for a new generation of fun hunting travelers continues its rapid global expansion with the announcement of two new properties in Japan. Much like the culture of Japan, Moxy is energetic, buzzy and bright, and is bringing a new contemporary, playful and affordable experience to Japan"s growing hospitality market. Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi are both set to open in late 2017, further expanding the brand"s presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of the region"s first Moxy in Bandung, Indonesia slated for Q3 2017.
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts will soon offer travelers to Tokyo another exciting place to stay, with the opening of Best Western Tokyo Nishikasai Grande on April 1, 2017.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Tokyo Bay Resort Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sogo Development Co., Ltd. for a Hyatt Place hotel near Tokyo Disney Resort in Chiba, Japan. Upon its expected opening in 2019, Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay will be the country's first Hyatt Place hotel.
Hilton Tokyo Bay, a Tokyo Disney Resort® official hotel, today announced the appointment of Roger Brantsma as general manager.Roger brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent over 20 years with Hilton Worldwide. Most recently, he was the cluster general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo (New Zealand). During his four-year tenure, Roger successfully completed a full refurbishment of Hilton Auckland in 2016. And, he was also awarded “New Zealand General Manager of the year 2016” at HM Awards in Sydney, Australia.
Hard Rock International – with presence in more than 74 countries – announces the launch of Hard Rock Japan LLC and the appointment of Edward Tracy as chief executive officer of the company's new division. Tracy's recent appointment is a strategic move designed to support the company's growth plans in the region.
Hard Rock International has launched Hard Rock Japan LLC and appointed Edward Tracy as CEO of its new division. According to the company, the recent appointment is a strategic move designed to support the company's growth plans in the region.
The iconic luxury hotel, Park Hyatt Tokyo, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steffan Heerdt as Chef de Cuisine of the hotel’s famed restaurant, New York Grill & Bar.
In the summer of 2015 the owners of a Japanese theme park called Huis Ten Bosch opened the first ever robot hotel. The reason to build a high-tech hotel is simple, according to Kataro Takada, head of corporate planning at Huis Ten Bosch: "Japanese society is aging rapidly. All over the world, this is an issue, but the issue is more pressing in Japan. It has led to a worrying lack of workers in the hotel industry. If we don't come up with solutions, the future of the hotel industry is at risk." This is particularly true for Japan, considering the number of tourists has doubled from 2015 to 2016.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills has announced the appointment of Ross Cooper as General Manager.
Hoshino Resorts Inc. (Yoshiharu Hoshino, CEO) opens the capital's first luxury ryokan, HOSHINOYA Tokyo on July 20th, 2016. It is situated in Otemachi, the economic center of Japan, surrounded by financial and media giants.HOSHINOYA Tokyo is uniquely created as a "Japanese Ryokan" reminiscent of a "Tower" imbued with Hoshino Resort's 100 years of expertise in the business.
TORONTO -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Japan's preeminent real estate development company, today announced plans for an all-new luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo's bustling Otemachi business district. Part of a mixed-use development, the Hotel is set to open in the spring of 2020 with approximately 190 guest rooms. The Hotel will occupy the upper six floors of a 39-story office tower, offering panoramic views of the city and in close proximity to transit routes, shopping, dining and the energised nightlife of downtownTokyo.
On July 1st, leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. opens Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo North, a moderately- priced new hotel in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan and a highly popular tourist destination. Centrally located in the Teramachi Kyogoku shopping arcade, a covered historical street lined with long-established family stores, the newly-built 97-room hotel provides an ideal base for visitors exploring Kyoto with easy access to numerous historical monuments and tourist attractions. The hotel is located a few subway stops away from Kyoto JR station, the main entry point for Kyoto, or fifteen minutes by taxi.
Singapore -- Frasers Hospitality Group, a division of Frasers Centrepoint Limited ("FCL"), today announced the collaboration with Japan's leading property and real estate developer, Sekisui House, Ltd ("Sekisui House") to open Fraser Suites Tokyo. Redeveloped from an existing 4-storey commercial building, Fraser Suites Tokyo will be a 23-storey building comprising 223-unit premier Gold-standard serviced residence.