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Marriott International: Signs Agreement to Open a New Hotel in Central Hiroshima City
(Source : Marriott International) Marriott International has signed an agreement with Hiroshima Hospitality LLC, a subsidiary of Pacifica Hotels LLC, to open the first "Courtyard by Marriott Hiroshima" in Hiroshima Prefecture. The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2027 and will be located in a 17-story building in Mikawa-cho, with 183 guest rooms.
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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.
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New Tourist Spot “Lily Bell Hütte” Opens at the Scenic “FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace” Overlooking Mount Fuji: A Hub for Stunning Views and Interaction Emerges in Fuefuki City
(Source:FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace) Yamanashi Prefecture's Fuefuki City and JTB Corporation inaugurated a new tourism hub, "Lily Bell Hütte," at the scenic "FUJIYAMA Twin Terrace" overlooking Mount Fuji on April 25, 2024. Named using the German word "Hütte," meaning mountain hut, this facility is located at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Its purpose is to provide a resting place for tourists and to disseminate local information.
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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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Comprehensive Guide to New Facility Openings in Hiroshima City：March 2024 Latest
Hiroshima City's New Facility Openings Distribution Hiroshima City's new facility openings distribution according to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of new facility openings in Hiroshima City is as follows. (Source:MetroEngines Research) The keyword for new facility openings in Hiroshima City is 'Development of Hiroshima Station' At Hiroshima Station, with the aim of creating a facility that befits the gateway to Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea, efforts are being made to develop commercial spaces, hotels, and parking facilities to create new vibrancy and exchanges. In particular, the space where the streetcar enters on the second floor of the station building is planned to seamlessly connect to the Hiroshima Station central exit and the Shinkansen exit, creating a unified space with the station and commercial facilities.
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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.