IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation (Kajima) to open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in 2025.
Japan’s growth in hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) has remained extremely impressive over the past 15 months – a function of a later opening post-pandemic, above-average inflation, and an influx of international demand. That’s largely reflected in average-daily-rate (ADR) growth, although through much of 2023, the first and third points helped drive double-digit occupancy increases as well.
Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide, the premier hospitality company providing authentic travel experiences in Japan and beyond, today unveils Seibu Prince Global Rewards, a new loyalty program offering unparalleled benefits to guests worldwide. Seibu Prince Global Rewards replaces the company’s existing membership programs – Seibu Prince Club emi, StayWell Rewards and Prince Preferred – and affords guests the opportunity to earn points and attain status without previous regional restrictions.
For the first Six Senses hotel in Japan, BLINK Design Group was tasked with conceptualising the ultimate oasis in downtown Kyoto, honouring the courtly elegance and refined charm that marked the city’s birth as a new capital, reimagined through the lens of contemporary style. The challenge was to bring the brand’s signature blend of luxury and heartfelt hospitality to the cultural heart of Kyoto.
KKR, a leading global investment firm, and Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the launch of each company’s foray into the midscale hospitality space in Japan, which follows KKR’s completion of the acquisition of Unizo Hotel Company, Limited and a portfolio of 14 hotels in Japan from Unizo Holdings. The 14 hotels will be converted to Four Points Express by Sheraton. This marks Marriott’s entry into the affordable midscale segment in Japan and the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific following its global launch in this space in 2023.
Towering above the city's dynamic Dojima district, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening this summer.
YOTEL today announced its partnership with Singapore-based Frasers Hospitality, to open the first YOTEL hotel in Japan in early 2025. YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is located in central Tokyo's most desirable and dynamic neighbourhood.
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the brand's entry into Japan and an exciting new addition to its flourishing urban collection. Conveniently situated among the iconic heritage shrines and palaces within the ancient capital, Six Senses Kyoto invites guests to both an epicenter and an escape, to enjoy holistic wellness, signature sustainability and out-of-the-ordinary experiences.
Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group today announced a signed agreement to rebrand seven existing HMI properties in five major cities across Japan to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott. This signing will bring the rich legacy and guest-focused experiences of both Marriott brands to the increasingly sophisticated consumers in Japan and is part of HMI’s strategic repositioning, aimed at revitalizing and realigning these properties with the latest trends in global hospitality.
Despite being one of the last markets to fully re-open its borders to visitors following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the large number of foreign visitors and durable domestic demand have seen Average Daily Rates (ADRs) across all cities and categories increase significantly. STR data show aggregate daily rates reached JPY 18,403 as of February 2024 y-t-d, 35% higher than the same period of 2019.
Hilton has announced the appointment of Joseph Khairallah as area vice president and head of Japan, Korea, and Micronesia. Based in Tokyo, Khairallah will oversee Hilton's 32 trading hotels and future pipeline growth, as Hilton expands its regional footprint.
Accor, the region’s largest international hospitality group, is delighted to announce the opening of 22 hotels and over 6,000 rooms in Japan on Monday, 1 April 2024. With these openings, the Group’s footprint in Japan will instantly double increasing Accor’s portfolio of hotels in Japan to 46 properties.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract with Samty K.K. to open voco Hiroshima in mid 2027.
Janu, meaning 'soul' in Sanskrit, opens its inaugural hotel in Tokyo today, marking the inception of a robust and expanding pipeline of 12 properties. Reshaping the luxury hospitality landscape, Janu draws from the legacy of its revered sibling, Aman, while charting its own unique course with an innovative and inspiring vision. In harmony with Aman yet offering a distinctive touch, Janu radiates an uplifting spirit and playful design narrative, in contrast to the serene tranquillity and calming zen for which Aman is renowned. Put simply, if Aman is sanctuary, then Janu is connection. The launch of Janu Tokyo solidifies Aman Group's position as the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle experiences.
Home-away-from-home living accommodations for working and relaxing in Tokyo offer the ideal combination of convenience, comfort and community.
Mitsubishi Estate Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. announces the opening of its new establishment, The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya, on Tuesday, 20th of February 2024.
A new addition to the MGallery hotel collection.
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.
London, United Kingdom – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) plans to launch the Garner™ brand in Japan this year, marking the first deal outside of North America for its new midscale conversion brand.
Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, the second hotel in Japan under the Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand of Okura Nikko Hotels, announced today that it has begun accepting reservations for next winter in advance of the hotel's scheduled opening in December 2024.