Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia, owned by Dusit International, has expanded its luxury villa portfolio by acquiring the 17 beautiful properties of Niseko Boutiques, located in the picturesque wintery wonderland of Japan's most famous ski resort.
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa is pleased to announce that Mr. Koji Sasaki has been appointed as the hotel's new General Manager as of October 1, 2017. Mr. Sasaki had been working as a Hotel Manager since the hotel's opening in May 2012.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, the newest member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection, has announced the completion of an extensive $22.5 million renovation project. Overseen by AB Concept, a Hong-Kong based luxury design powerhouse, the comprehensive redesign was inspired by the property's enviable location in the heart of Minato Ward's Shiba Park. From refurbishing 590 of its 603 guestrooms to revamping the Premium Club Lounge and introducing an enhanced lobby experience, each upgrade pays homage to the natural beauty of the hotel's verdant surroundings and positions The Prince Park Tower Tokyo as a leading choice for discerning business and leisure travelers.
Jurassic Park" fans, this one's for you. A Japanese hotel is offering guests one of the strangest check-in experiences possible ― a reception desk manned by robot dinosaurs. Whether it's Japanese, English, Chinese or Korean, the pair of dinosaurs are more than happy to assist customers arriving at the hotel in east Tokyo through the use of a tablet system. The hotel belongs to the Henn na (whose name means "weird") chain, which claims to offer the world's first hotels staffed by robots.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa in the southernmost region of Japan. Located on the private Seragaki Island and linked by a bridge to the main island of Okinawa, the hotel offers a stunning view of the East China Sea from all 344 guest rooms. An immersive destination hotel, Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa blends local culture, warm hospitality and thoughtful service, enabling guests to feel refreshed and reconnected to who and what matters to them most.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to launch a brand new hotel in the heart of Tokyo's Akihabara district, the home of Japan's famous otaku culture and electronics shops.
The hotel industry goes back way further than you might think. Sure, there are classic properties in historic cities such as Paris and Rome, but there's an inn in Japan that has those places beat by centuries.
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today its conclusion of a contract with Meieki Management LLC to manage Nikko Style Nagoya, the first hotel under the new upscale, select-service Nikko Style brand, which will open in 2020.
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, today announced its partnership with renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, for the development of Capri by Fraser, Ginza / Tokyo.
Travelers to Tokyo looking for the ultimate boutique hotel experience will have their wishes granted in 2020 with the opening of Kimpton® Tokyo Shinjuku by IHG and TSUKADA GLOBAL HOLDINGS Inc.
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. announced today the much-anticipated opening of The Okura Tokyo in early September of 2019, replacing the highly reputed but aging Hotel Okura Tokyo. The Okura Tokyo will reprise the former Hotel Okura Tokyo's famed traditional Japanese beauty as well as its cherished simplicity and elegance to offer a new combination of "traditional luxury" and "contemporary luxury." A total of 508 luxury rooms will be available in two buildings on the spacious central-Tokyo Okura property, about half of which will be covered with lush gardens and greenery. Advanced reservations for individuals will be accepted from April 2019; reservations for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions will be possible from September 2018.
A futuristic landscape deeply rooted in tradition, the great nation of Japan will always be a fascination for travelers. Visiting for the first time just recently, every aspect of the society offers key points of contrast to its Western counterparts, as well as numerous lessons to improve your sense of hospitality.
Park Hyatt Tokyo is excited to welcome Ronan Cadorel as Executive Chef, effective May 1, 2018. In his new role, Chef Cadorel will be responsible for overseeing the hotel's culinary direction, and for setting standards to ensure the exceptional quality, range, style and creativity of the cuisine offered in Park Hyatt Tokyo's restaurants, bars, and events and weddings.
Guntû is a nineteen-room hotel floating in the Seto Inland Sea in southwestern Japan. The 266-foot ship sets sail from the Bella Vista Marina in Onomichi, a one-hour drive from Hiroshima Airport, which itself is just an 80-minute flight from both Tokyo and Seoul. From there, it embarks on a highly scenic route along the Chugoku and Shikoku coastlines, which feature multi-layered mountain ridgelines and sunsets worth writing home about. Guests can choose to stay one, two or three nights onboard, selecting between several distinct routes. Guntû's maiden voyage took place in October, 2017, and it's been delighting ever since.
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd, a leading global real estate company headquartered in Tokyo, has entered into an agreement with hotel operator Bvlgari.
Massimo Moreschini has been appointed Director of Rooms & Hotel Residences of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto from February 2018. Most recently Massimo was Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Past experiences include Rooms Division Director at Celtic Manor Resort, host of the 2010 Ryder Cup, and luxury London Hotels such as Claridge's and The Dorchester where he was engaged in both Food & Beverage and Rooms Division operations.
Tourism is growing fast in Japan. In 2017, the number of arrivals increased by 19.3% compared to the year before to a record 28.69 million. However, the problem is that the country has only few hotels to accommodate so many tourists. The shortage is forecasted to continue at least until 2020.
When holiday accommodation is lovely, it can be a wrench leaving it to go off and see the sights. A new floating hotel in Japan will solve that problem, however, as it will take you around scenic coastlines in the Seto Inland Sea.
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has kicked off 2018 with a SGD250 million investment to develop a new serviced residence in Tokyo"s prestigious Ginza district. The property will be launched under the Group"s millennial-focused hotel residence brand Capri by Fraser. Expected to open around 2020.
Provocative, confident and cheeky – Marriott International's bold experiential brand, Moxy Hotels, created the ultimate 'playhouse' at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate the debut of the brand in Japan. Inspired by subcultures of play in Tokyo, the party showcased the costume, gaming and underground music culture that are the iconic lifeblood of the city. Attended by more than 350 guests, the opening party saw the likes of Japanese TV personality Maggy and celebrity DJs Kaori, Yuka Mizuhara and Alissa Ueno.