Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Announces Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Chitose on Hokkaido
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will arrive at one of Japan"s busiest airports in 2018, with the launch of a brand new upper-midscale hotel.
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Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Launches Exciting New Hotel in Central Sapporo
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Best Western Sapporo Odori-Koen, an exciting new midscale hotel in the center of northern Japan"s largest city.
Fujita Kanko's Japan-Based Hotels Implement Multilingual AI Chatbot
Leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. is implementing a multilingual chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to handle guest inquiries on the websites for some of its Japan-based properties that are attracting a growing number of international guests. Website visitors can use the chatbot in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Korean to receive 24/7 assistance. If the chatbot fails to answer any questions, human operators are available to provide assistance between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Japan time.
Japan’s Hotel Okura Partners with Trinity Investments to Launch New Upscale Brand
Japan's Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. has come together with Trinity Investments, LLC, a Hawaii-based private real estate firm with much experience in the hospitality space, to create an exclusive joint venture called Nikko Style, an upscale select hotel brand that will soon be introduced throughout Japan.
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho Opens
Tokyo-based real estate developer Pacifica Capital K.K. is pleased to announce the November 1 grand opening of the "Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho", the first hotel in Japan for Marriott International"s new lifestyle brand targeted at the Millennial generation. Already off to a great start, Moxy Tokyo was fully occupied on its third night of operations.
Hotel Okura and Trinity Investments Unveil Plans to Create NIKKO STYLE, a New Upscale Lifestyle Hotel Brand in Japan
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. ("Okura"), a leading Japanese hospitality company, and Trinity Investments, LLC ("Trinity"), a Hawaii-based private real estate firm with an extensive background in hospitality, are pleased to announce an exclusive joint venture (the "Joint Venture") to create NIKKO STYLE, a fresh new upscale select service hotel brand that will be introduced throughout Japan.
The Luxury Collection® Set to Open IRAPH SUI on Okinawa Island
The Luxury Collection today announced the signing of IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Okinawa, Japan. Owned by The Mori Trust Group and slated to open in late 2018, the new island resort will be will be located in the city of Miyakojima, in Okinawa Prefecture and will be the third Luxury Collection hotel in Japan.
New Kyoto Capsule Hotel Concept
Global Agents Co., LTD has just announced a new hotel in Kyoto's bustling Kawaramachi district looks to leave its mark on Japan's Capsule Hotel culture by integrating technology and social spaces to bring a utilitarian concept into the realm of semi-luxury. With over 150 multi-functional Smart-Pod units spread over 4 floors of prime Kyoto real-estate, THE MILLENNIALS KYOTO provides guests with full control of their personal unit through the integrated iPod touch provided at check-in. These controls correspond to several unique functions, including an alarm system based on bed movement and optional projectors that make use of each unit's built-in privacy screens. Additionally, the 8th floor lobby doubles as a spacious coworking space for local entrepreneurs, with full office amenities and a lively "Happy Hour" with endless free beer.
Can Japan’s hotels keep up with soaring demand?
Tourism is booming like never before in the Land of the Rising Sun as visitors flock from across Asia and further afield. While rising numbers are in line with government plans to welcome 60 million tourists by 2030 to help offset struggling areas of the Japanese economy, the hotel industry faces in own challenges in keeping up with growing demand for rooms.
Mina Y. Otake has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The Peninsula Tokyo
The Peninsula Tokyo announces the appointment of Mina Y. Otake as Director of Marketing, effective July 2017. In her new role, Ms. Otake oversees the sales and marketing efforts of The Peninsula Tokyo. A native of Japan, Ms. Otake joins from De Beers Diamond Jewellers Japan, where she held the position of Country Director for the past three years. Prior to this, she held a number of positions within marketing and strategic planning with Sony Corporation in Tokyo, Sony Corporation of America in New York, Sony Pictures Entertainment in Los Angeles, and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication in Sweden.
Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower Open in Japan
PRINCE HOTELS, INC. (Head office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President, Shigeyoshi Akasaka) opened a new hotel, "Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower," on Monday, October 2, 2017 in Nagoya, Japan, the country"s third largest city.
Hyatt Announces Plans For Dual-Branded Hyatt Centric & Hyatt House Hotels in Kanazawa Japan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with ORIX Corporation for a Hyatt Centric hotel and Hyatt House hotel in Kanazawa, Japan"s north coast in the Hokuriku region. The hotels, expected to open in mid-2020, will mark Hyatt"s first joint development and first Hyatt House hotel in Japan.
Michel Chertouh has been appointed as Regional General Manager at ANA InterContinental Tokyo
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.
Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park to Open in 2019
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it will open Hotel JAL City Sapporo Nakajima Park in 2019 on Japan"s northernmost main island of Hokkaido. The company has signed a contract with Sapporo NK Management LLC to operate and manage the new hotel.
Debut for ITB Berlin’s LGBT Academy in Japan
On 23 and 24 August 2017 the World's leading Travel Trade Show ® will host two workshops on lesbian and gay travel in Tokyo and Kyoto
Roxy-Pacific Acquires 2nd Hotel Asset In Japan – Tenmabashi Grand Hotel Osaka
Established property and hospitality group with an AsiaPacific focus, Roxy-Pacific Holdings Limited ("Roxy-Pacific" or the "Group"), announced today the acquisition of its second hotel asset in Japan, Tenmabashi Grand Hotel Osaka, for JPY 3.0 billion (~S$36.8 million).
Yasokazu Terada has been promoted to Managing Director at JLL Hotels & Hospitality Tokyo
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.
Y's Cabin Osaka Namba Grand Opening Set for Wednesday, August 9!
Y"s Cabin Osaka Namba, a new 162-room cabin hotel constructed by Hasegawa Hotel & Resort Co., Ltd. (Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Natsuki Abe) in Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka (one-minute walk from Namba St., Midosuji Subway Line), will start operations on Wednesday, August 9.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' LVX Collection
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.
Horwath HTL Special Market Report: Japan
A 180-day 'Minpaku' restriction - how will the new 'Minpaku' legislation affect home-sharing in Japan? Koji Takabayashi from Horwath HTL Japan, presents an overview of how the new 'Minpaku' legislation in Japan will affect both private individuals and companies in the 'home-sharing' business.