May 2024
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Latest in May 2024! Comprehensive Guide to New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Kyoto City is as follows. (Source:MetroEngines Research) The Key Phrase for New Facilities Opening in Kyoto City is "Osaka/Kansai Expo" Even in Kyoto City, the construction of international luxury hotels is progressing rapidly. The background for this is largely influenced by the upcoming "Osaka/Kansai Expo." According to MetroEngines Research, of the nine facilities introduced this time, five are scheduled to open by March 2025, reflecting a clear intent to actively capture domestic and international demand during the "Osaka/Kansai Expo," which will be held for six months from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
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KKR and Marriott to Renovate 14 Unizo-affiliated Hotels in Japan into Four Points Express by Sheraton Brand
Posted on 2024.05.28(Source: Marriott International) KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms, has announced the completion of its acquisition of 14 hotels in Japan affiliated with Unizo Holdings. In collaboration with Marriott International, these properties will undergo rebranding and renovation, to be reopened under the Four Points Express by Sheraton brand. This initiative symbolizes Marriott's entry into the affordable mid-scale hotel market, marking the first deployment of this brand in the Asia-Pacific region, as announced in 2023.