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Marriott International to Rebrand Seven Hotels in Japan Through Strategic Partnership with HMI Hotel Group
(Source:Marriott International) Marriott International and Hotel Management International Co., Ltd. (HMI Hotel Group) have announced a strategic partnership to rebrand seven HMI Group hotels located in five cities across Japan into "Marriott Hotels" and "Courtyard by Marriott."
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Shukuba JAPAN and Empathy Seeds Sign “LOCAL CONNECT” Agreement for Cross-Border Social Issue Resolution
Posted on 2024.03.12（Source:Shukuba JAPAN） Shukuba JAPAN, a company specializing in planning and operating community-integrated lodging facilities centered around the Shinagawa area, is committed to addressing social issues through its guesthouse and travel business initiatives. Recently, the company signed an agreement with the South Korean social enterprise "Empathy Seeds" based in Daegu. Both organizations, sharing a common goal of solving social problems through guesthouses and the travel industry, have embarked on a collaborative effort under the slogan "LOCAL CONNECT" to build a new tourism community.
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Chef Takuya Watanabe-led “HAKUBA” Opens at the Five-Star Hotel, Cheval Blanc Paris: Bringing a New Breeze of Japanese Cuisine to Paris
（Source：Cheval Blanc Paris） The LVMH Group's five-star hotel, Cheval Blanc Paris, has announced the opening of a new flagship Japanese restaurant, "HAKUBA". Hokkaido-born Japanese chef Takuya Watanabe has been appointed as the head chef at the restaurant, located in the luxury Parisian hotel, Cheval Blanc. This establishment becomes the fourth dining option at the hotel, following other Michelin three-starred restaurants: Plénitude, Le Tout-Paris, and Langosteria. Head Chef Watanabe, in collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Donckele and Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric, aims to explore new territories in Japanese cuisine.
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Analyzing Business Hotels in Kobe City： Latest Edition as of February 2024
Here's the current situation of existing business hotels in Kobe City as of February 2024. Distribution of Existing Business Hotels in Kobe City According to Metro Engines Research, the distribution of existing business hotels in Kobe City is concentrated in the Chuo Ward, with 104 out of a total of 242 facilities, accounting for approximately 51% of all hotels in the city. (Source:Metro Engines Research) Kobe City Number of Facilities Number of Rooms Chuo Ward 104 facilities 11,340 rooms Kita Ward 67 facilities 2,505 rooms Hyogo Ward 17 facilities 1,137 rooms Nada Ward 15 facilities 298 rooms Nishi Ward 11 facilities 428 rooms Higashinada Ward 10 facilities 633 rooms Tarumi Ward 9 facilities 408 rooms Suma Ward 6 facilities 164 rooms Nagata Ward 3 facilities 143 rooms Total 242 facilities 17,056 rooms (Source:Metro Engines Research)
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Hilton F&B Masters 2024 Japan, Korea & Micronesia Regional Finals: A Competition of Talents Shaping the Future of Food and Beverage
（Source:Hilton）On February 27th and 28th, 2024, the Hilton Food & Beverage Masters 2024 Japan, Korea & Micronesia regional finals were grandly held at Hilton Tokyo Bay. This competition, now in its eighth year, is an event for Hilton Group employees in the Asia Pacific region to compete in knowledge, skills, and creativity.
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Japan View Hotel Business Joins Hospitality Operations Co., Ltd.: Four Facilities Added for Business Expansion
Posted on 2024.03.08（Source：Hospitality Operations Co., Ltd. ） Hospitality Operations Co., Ltd. announced on March 1, 2024, that it has incorporated Japan View Hotel Business Co., Ltd. into its group. This move has added four facilities to the Hospitality Partners Group, marking a significant expansion of its business. The new additions include "Kyoto Arashiyama Kiyotour of Inn RanZan," "Tokyo Ome Ishigami Onsen Serene Stream Inn Okutama Road," "Hotel Plaza Nanohana," and "Pavilla Gotemba."
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JAL Takes a New Step Towards Sustainable Tourism through GSTC Membership
Posted on 2024.03.08On September 1, 2023, Japan Airlines (JAL) became the world's first airline group to join the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an organization that sets international standards for sustainable travel and tourism. By becoming a member, JAL has opened the door to leveraging GSTC's expertise in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its global network. (Source: JAL) In a push for sustainable tourism, JAL has partnered with Sakura Quality Management, a Japan-based company, to employ a unique set of criteria approved by GSTC. JAL aims to contribute to the certification of domestic accommodation facilities and regional revitalization, working together with local governments and Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) to develop tourist areas. These initiatives align with the definition of sustainable tourism by UN Tourism, where operators adhering to GSTC standards are recognized for their environmental and social considerations, leading to enhanced trust and brand value. Sakura Quality Management is targeting to achieve GSTC certification by 2024, aiming to improve the quality of accommodation facilities. JAL will continue to contribute to regional promotion and the spread of responsible tourism.
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January 2024 Update! An In-Depth Explanation of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City According to Metro Engines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Yokohama City is as follows: （Source:Metro Engines Research） Approximately 70% of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City are Concentrated in Naka Ward There are 15 facilities (3,574 rooms) planned to open in Yokohama City, with about 87% of them, or 13 facilities (2,944 rooms), concentrated in Minato Ward. Additionally, in existing facilities, about 60% of the total number of facilities in Sapporo City (341 facilities) are concentrated in the Central Ward.
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Narita Hospitality Academy: 19 Technical Interns from Nepal Begin as Third Cohort
（Source:The Narita Hospitality Academy） The Narita Hospitality Academy, operated by MRM LLC, is a post-entry training facility specialized for foreign technical interns and opened its doors in June 2023. Supervised by the Mystays Hotel Group and managed by Village House Management Co., Ltd., the facility offers a training program focused on the hospitality industry. As the third cohort, 19 technical interns from Nepal began their courses on February 8, 2024.
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Learning Future Hospitality at ”Dormy Inn Toyama”: Vocational Experience Program for Students of Toyama Prefectural Shikino High School
（Source:Dormy Inn） The Dormy Inn business hotel chain, operated by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd., is providing opportunities for middle and high school students to deepen their understanding of careers in the hotel industry.