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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.
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei to Open January 20th
Okura is pleased to announce that on January 20th, 2022 it will open the Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei in the world-famous and much-loved city of Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital. A small luxury hotel, the new property will collaborate with the "GO ON" project launched by inheritors and proponents of traditional Kyoto crafts.
Hilton to Debut Presence in Yokohama with Opening of Hilton Yokohama in Autumn 2023
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Ken Corporation Ltd. to launch Hilton Yokohama in autumn 2023. The hotel will be situated in Minato Mirai 21, a seaside urban area in central Yokohama within the Kanagawa prefecture. This marks Hilton's first property in Yokohama, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo.
Six Senses Kyoto Signifies the Brand’s Entry into Japan
Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing.
Hotel Keihan Chain selects Sabre as its new technology partner to expand its global footprint and aid tourism industry recovery in Japan
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new strategic partnership with Osaka-headquartered Hotel Keihan Chain to enable the hospitality chain to grow its geographic reach as it focuses on creating increased tourism opportunities within Japan.
Hilton Expands Flagship Presence in Japan
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Nagasaki, which marks Hilton's first hotel in Nagasaki and second property in the Kyushu region. Directly connected to the new Dejima Messe Nagasaki convention center, the hotel will provide world-class hospitality, accommodation and facilities to leisure and business travelers alike.
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo Will Welcome Guests from Q4 2021
Accor, one of the leading international hotel operators in Japan, is expanding its presence in the country with the signing of two ibis Styles hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto. With this expansion, the hospitality group will operate 21 hotels and resorts across eight cities in Japan by the beginning of 2022.
Aman Tokyo’s new patisserie is a culinary destination
The Aman aesthetic of serene and gracious hospitality in beautiful, natural surroundings has been firmly planted in our consciousness since the first Aman retreat opened its doors in Thailand in 1988. Since then, the brand’s vision has expanded globally, with the Aman Tokyo taking its place as the first urban hotel in the collection. Now, in October 2021, Tokyo’s Aman is launching its first standalone patisserie at the Ootemori Centre in the Otemachi Tower.
The Beach Resort Sesoko by Hilton Club Opens
Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) announces the highly anticipated The Beach Resort Sesoko by Hilton Club, will open on October 5 on Sesoko Island in Okinawa. The oceanfront resort will be the first vacation ownership property in Okinawa and will provide HGV owners with exclusive access to the island of Sesoko's breathtaking natural wonders, unique culture and cuisine. The Beach Resort Sesoko is part of HGV's continued investment in the APAC region and will complement the newly opened Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort.
Oakwood Debuts in Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Destination With Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Oakwood announced the opening of Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto, reinforcing its commitment to double its global portfolio of managed properties by 2025. The brand's 12th property in Japan also marks Oakwood's debut in the former Japanese capital, which is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as thousands of temples, shrines and beautiful gardens. Being one of the few international serviced apartments brands in the fabled ancient city, Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto showcases a total of 120 thoughtfully designed rooms and studio apartments with fully-equipped kitchens and laundry facilities in the charming heart of the historic and cultural district.
MGM Resorts Selected By Osaka As Integrated Resort Partner
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced that MGM Japan, together with its joint-venture partner ORIX, has been selected by Osaka as the region's integrated resort partner. Osaka's selection of the MGM-ORIX consortium marks an important step in MGM's long-term bid to develop one of Japan's first integrated resorts.
LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts First Asia Pacific Property in Kyoto, Japan
LXR Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) three distinctive luxury brands, announced its debut in Asia Pacific today with the opening of ROKU KYOTO. LXR Hotels & Resorts is a collection of legendary hotels in unique destinations that offers independent travelers a new taste of luxury defined by individuality and one-of-a-kind, immersive local experiences. The property also represents Hilton's inaugural property in Kyoto, Japan.
Launched back in 2015: Japan's Robot Hotel
Motherboard goes to Japan to visit the Henn-na Hotel, which is staffed almost entirely by robots. Our host Ben Ferguson meets some of our future android companions and talks to CEO Hideo Sawada about his vision to replace human workers with machines. This video originally aired on MOTHERBOARD in 2015.
Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Hotel to Open in 2024
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that it will open the Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO hotel in 2024. The hotel will be located in Niseko, Hokkaido, a world-famous ski resort in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido. The company has contracted with Fujita Corporation to manage the new property.