As Japanese upscale-lifestyle hotel brand, Zentis, forays into the international market for the first time since pandemic restrictions put a damper on its July 2020 debut, seasoned hospitality professional Mikio Akiyama has stepped up as general manager of the brand's inaugural property, Zentis Osaka.
World's largest franchisor expands presence in Japan with launch of Amagasaki's first international hotel, adding 235 keys to operational portfolio.
IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world's leading hotel companies with over 6,000 hotels across 18 distinct brands - has debuted its premium voco hotels brand in Japan with the opening of voco Osaka Central. Opened in partnership with UD Hospitality Management, voco Osaka Central offers a refreshingly different accommodation experience in Japan, bringing to life the brand's charming personality, warm hosted service, bright yellow accents, and step-by-step approach to sustainability.
Modern and intuitive design underscore the brand's promise as a hotel where the world comes together, in Japan's "Naples of the East"
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Mori Trust Co Ltd have signed a partnership agreement to open Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street in late 2024.
Real estate deal activity in Japan has been among the strongest in the world this year, buoyed by its interest rate policy that has been widely credited for keeping its real estate resilient.
Renowned for its modern way of travelling to uncover lively connections in the locale, PARKROYAL prides itself on bringing a strong sense of belonging to the destination. Located on the 18th to 38th floor of the TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER, the 538-room HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel features an eclectic mix of unique art and music, inspired by the vibrant entertainment scene of Shinjuku's Kabukicho district.
Located on the upper floors of TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER, Shinjuku's latest landmark skyscraper, the luxury BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel features 97-rooms ranging between 41sqm and 277sqm, with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the bustling city skyline. Renowned for its graceful luxury and sincere hospitality, the Pan Pacific brand prides itself on delivering personalised and thoughtful experiences with service from the heart.
The agreement marks IHG's first partnership with AXA Life Insurance Company in Japan. InterContinental Sapporo will be the first international luxury hotel in Sapporo City
Paul Jones has succeeded Anthony Costa as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr Jones embarked on his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2005 as Hotel Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. In 2008, he was appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Singapore before leaving to oversee the launch of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei in 2012 where he has positioned the hotel as one of most iconic luxury properties in the region.
On 1 June 2023, Dusit will take the ASAI brand outside of Thailand with the opening of ASAI Kyoto Shijo - Dusit's first hotel in Japan - which puts guests in the heart of the Shijo-Karasuma neighbourhood, near the famous Nishiki Market in the city's renowned Downtown area.
Nishizawa employs traditional Japanese architecture to create a meditative timber retreat in Karuizawa.
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the opening of its newest luxury hotel, Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, on the 40th - 45th floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu - a new ultra-skyscraper overlooking the iconic red brick Tokyo Station, the Imperial Palace Gardens and the city all the way to Mt Fuji. The hotel is in walking distance of the Nihombashi and Marunouchi financial districts, and Ginza's unparalleled shopping and dining.
In Japan, the cherry blossom is in full bloom, providing spectacular sights in cities and signaling the arrival of warmer weather. Known as Sakura, these trees also provide the perfect metaphor for the country’s hotel industry, which is beginning to show reasons for optimism after a later reopening than many parts of the world.
Highly respected global real estate leader joins JLL from Mitsubishi Corporation.
ANA HOLDINGS, INC. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Koji Shibata) and IHG Hotels & Resorts (Headquarters: UK; Japan: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Local operating company: IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan LLC; CEO and Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Japan & Micronesia: Abhijay Sandilya) have signed a comprehensive agreement.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will open its doors on 21 June 2023, welcoming guests to the prefectural capital of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan with the Ritz-Carlton legacy of fine hospitality and sophisticated design. Situated within the main tower of the Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City complex in the tech hub of Tenjin, the 167-room luxury hotel is the first by Marriott International to open in the Kyushu region, whose capital is a major gateway between Japan and other countries of Asia. The hotel's calm, modernist spaces will incorporate local art traditions such as Hakata-ori weaving and woven bamboo.
Continuing with the brand's commitment to thoughtful development, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is set to open its first property in Japan in 2024. Today, the brand is pleased to announce the appointment of Noriko Nakayama as managing director for Rosewood Miyakojima. Noriko's vast knowledge of the hospitality space will be central to the opening of the hotel as Rosewood enters a new market.
The reopening of Japan’s international border several months ago, along with the National Travel Support campaign, have helped boost Tokyo’s hotel average daily rate (ADR) beyond pre-pandemic comparables for two straight months, according to STR.
ASAI Kyoto Shijo will open ahead of Dusit Thani Kyoto in June.