Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading real estate company in Japan, proudly introduce Fairmont Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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Giovanni D’Alessandro has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Making the move from the tropical Maldives to the cultural heart of Japan, Giovanni Battista D'Alessandro joins Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto as Director of Food & Beverage and Culinary Operations. His appointment marks the start of an exciting new chapter, being the first leadership change in the Food and Beverage division since the Hotel's opening in 2016.
Xavi Gonzalez has been appointed as General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is pleased to welcome Xavi Gonzalez as its new General Manger. Mr. Gonzalez will bring his wealth of experience in luxury properties across the globe, including more than 10 years in Asia, to lead the hotel.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut JW Marriott Brand in Tokyo
Expected to Open in 2025, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo Will Make Its Long-Awaited Debut In The Capital of Japan.
Accor set to launch the first Mercure in Takayama, Japan
THE LOCALLY INSPIRED MERCURE HIDA TAKAYAMA WILL BOAST 161 ROOMS.
Centara Celebrates Construction Milestone for Inaugural Hotel in Japan
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, has confirmed a July 2023 opening date for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.
Hilton Expands Presence in Japan with Signing of Hilton Kyoto
Hilton today announced the signing of a management agreement with Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. to launch Hilton Kyoto in 2024. The property will be Hilton's first flagship-branded hotel in Japan's cultural capital, a popular destination for both international and domestic travelers.
Hyatt Place Kyoto Celebrates Official Opening
Hyatt Place Kyoto, the first Hyatt-branded select service hotel in Kyoto, is officially open, expanding Hyatt Place brand's footprint globally in markets that matter the most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food and beverage offerings.
Fairfield by Marriott Continues Its Expansion in Japan with Seven Anticipated Hotel Openings in 2022
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the planned openings in 2022 of seven new Fairfield properties across four prefectures in Japan: Nara, Hokkaido, Hyogo, and Okayama. Together with these seven planned openings, the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki project is expected to expand its portfolio to a total of 21 hotels across nine prefectures in the country by the end of 2022.
SoftBank-backed Bear Robotics raises $81 mln for waitering robot rollout
SoftBank Group Corp-backed food service robot startup Bear Robotics has raised $81 million in a Series B funding round with investors that include Cleveland Avenue, a venture capital firm founded by a former McDonalds chief executive.
Ascott Residence Trust Invests JPY10.4 billion to acquire four rental housing properties and first student accommodation property in Japan
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) will invest about JPY 10.4 billion[1] (S$125.0 million[2]) to acquire four rental housing properties and its first student accommodation property in Japan. The yield-accretive acquisitions are set to increase ART’s pro forma FY 2021 Distribution per Stapled Security by approximately 1.7%[3]. The average NOI yield[4] is expected to be about 4.0%. The five properties will be acquired on a turnkey basis from two different sellers on a willing buyer and willing seller basis. The transactions are expected to be completed between 1Q 2022 and 2Q 2023.
Hotel JAL City Toyama Opens
Will be Okura Nikko Hotels' first property in Toyama prefecture.
Japan welcomes its third Hotel Indigo in the colourful castle town of Inuyama
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden opens 1 March as the first international lifestyle boutique hotel in the Tokai region.
ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort brings luxury travel to the alpine region of Tohoku
Guests will enjoy the best of sophisticated Japanese hospitality and breathtaking nature with Tohoku's first luxury resort.
Kuraudo Ohashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Head of Advisory, Hotels & Hospitality Group, Japan at JLL
JLL announced the appointment of Kuraudo Ohashi as Executive Vice President, Head of Advisory, Hotels & Hospitality Group, Japan. In the newly created role, he will report to Takahiro Tsujikawa, Senior Managing Director, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, Japan, and will be based in Tokyo.
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa Opens in Nagaono, Japan
IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of Hotel Indigo Karuizawa, the region's first globally-branded lifestyle boutique hotel, and the second property in Japan under the Hotel Indigo brand.
Opening of Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo in Japan
The opening of Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo on 14 January 2022 represents the brand's 13th property in the land of the rising sun, fortifying its presence in the Japanese market. Designed to cater to diverse lifestyle preferences of leisure and business travellers, each of the 171 elegant apartments, ranging from studio to three-bedroom configurations, is well-appointed with a private balcony, fully-equipped kitchen and all the essential amenities to recreate the comforts of home enhanced by distinctive Japanese hospitality.
Experience a New Era of Hospitality in Japan at The Hotel Kyoto Palace, The First BW Signature Collection® By Best Western Hotel
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reached two important milestones in Japan with the launch of The Hotel Kyoto Palace, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, which marks the group's first hotel in Kyoto, the country's former imperial capital and charming heritage city, and the inaugural BW Signature Collection® by Best Western branded property in Japan.
Hilton Signs Waldorf Astoria in Osaka
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka will feature 252 keys with room sizes starting from 50 square meters.
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Holiday Inn Express brand in Japan with headline opening in Osaka in 2021
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing one of the world's largest and most beloved brands, Holiday Inn Express, to Japan for the first time with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Osaka City Centre Midosuji in December this year.