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Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka Earns “Three Gyoiko Sakura” Certification under Sakura Quality An ESG Practice — First Hotel in Yamanashi Prefecture to Receive the Recognition
(Source: Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.) Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka has been awarded the “Three Gyoiko Sakura” certification under the Sakura Quality An ESG Practice program, a tourism quality certification system operated by Sakura Quality Management Co., Ltd. This marks the first certification of its kind among accommodation facilities in Yamanashi Prefecture, recognizing the hotel’s highly regarded sustainability initiatives developed in collaboration with the local community. Sakura Quality An ESG Practice is a comprehensive evaluation system that assesses sustainability, community contribution, environmental awareness, and employee relations within the tourism industry, requiring initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Hotel Mikazuki Begins Paper Waste Recycling Initiative: Collaborates with Corelex Shinei to Realize a Circular Resort
Hotel Mikazuki Co., Ltd. and Corelex Shinei Co., Ltd. have jointly launched a recycling demonstration project aimed at promoting resource circulation of paper waste generated from hotels.The project is being implemented mainly at Hotel Mikazuki Fujimitei, where paper waste and used paper towels generated in guest rooms are collected, dissolved, and recycled using Corelex’s recycled paper manufacturing technology.The recycled toilet paper will be reused across Hotel Mikazuki Group properties, with the goal of establishing a system that enables the circulation of paper resources within the hotels.
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Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture Selected for “Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in the World”: Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari’s Circular Tourism Efforts Recognized
Marugame City in Kagawa Prefecture has been selected for the “Top 100 Sustainable Destinations in the World” by Green Destinations, an international certification organization promoting sustainable tourism. The city’s recognition was largely attributed to the circular tourism initiatives led by Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari Hotel Reoma no Mori and NEW Reoma World, both operated by the Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari Group. Their initiatives were highly evaluated and contributed significantly to Marugame City’s achievement.
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Super Hotel Introduces “wash+ Comfort”: Promoting Sustainable Stays with a Detergent-Free Laundry System that Reduces Environmental Impact
Super Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced the introduction of “wash+ Comfort,” an eco-friendly laundry system that achieves high cleaning performance without using detergent, as part of its efforts to offer environmentally conscious lodging experiences. The system was first introduced at Super Hotel Premier Ginza in June 2025, followed by a trial operation at Super Hotel Premier Tokyo Station Yaesu Central Exit in August. Full implementation is scheduled to begin in early November. Operating 177 hotels in Japan and abroad under the concept of “Natural, Organic, Smart,” the company continues to promote sustainable initiatives that are gentle on both people and the planet.
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SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary: Refining the Resources of Yamagata Shonai and Further Enhancing the Value of the Guest Experience
(Source: SUIDEN TERRASSE Co., Ltd.) SHONAI HOTEL SUIDEN TERRASSE celebrated its 7th anniversary on September 19, 2025, marking the beginning of its eighth year of operation. Since opening in 2018, the hotel has pursued the mission of “producing the charm of local regions and making Japan’s regional cities destinations for the world,” offering lodging experiences that make full use of the resources of Yamagata’s Shonai area. In April 2024, the operating company was renamed LOCAL RESORTS Inc., expanding its business scope to include the development and management of new hotels rooted in local resources.
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Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Holds “Housekeeping Week” Nationwide to Express Appreciation to Cleaning and Facility Management Staff
投稿 : 2025.10.03Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. held “Housekeeping Week” at its hotels nationwide from Sunday, September 14 to Saturday, September 20, 2025. This initiative aimed to express gratitude to the cleaning and facility management staff who support hotel operations. During the week, various activities were organized at each hotel, including messages of appreciation, gift presentations, and decorations in staff spaces.
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“seven x seven” Wins Gold at the Graphis Design Awards, Marking a Historic First for a Hotel Brand
(Source: fav hospitality group, Inc.) Fav Hospitality Group, part of Kasumigaseki Capital Group, has won the Gold Award in the Branding Systems category at the Graphis Design 2026 Awards for its hotel brand “seven x seven.” This marks the first time in history that a hotel brand has received a Gold Award in this category. Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1944, Graphis Design Awards boasts more than 80 years of history and is now based in New York, where it is recognized as an internationally authoritative award spanning advertising, photography, illustration, and other creative fields.
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Nagasaki Prefecture’s Tourism Internship Program: Dive Continues Management This Year, Strengthening International Collaboration with North Sulawesi
(Source: Dive Inc.) Dive Inc. continues its involvement in the tourism internship program hosted by Nagasaki Prefecture, following last year’s efforts, by welcoming university students from North Sulawesi, Indonesia, to work at accommodation facilities within the prefecture. The company is once again in charge of managing the initiative this fiscal year.
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Super Hotel appoints first overseas manager: Venture Manager System puts hotel in charge of operations
(Based on materials from Super Hotel Co., Ltd.) On July 25, 2025, Super Hotel Co., Ltd. will, for the first time, appoint global talent from its in-house training institution, SHHAM (Super Hotel Hospitality Academy Myanmar), as hotel managers and assistant managers. This appointment is based on the company’s unique “Venture Manager Program,” and marks the first time that foreign nationals will take full responsibility for operating an entire hotel property.
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Gaia Resort Zao Sansuien Becomes the World’s First to Receive Official “Ospitalità Diffusa” Certification
(Source： Gaia Inc.） On May 24, 2025, Gaia Inc.'s hospitality brand Gaia Resort officially received the world’s first Ospitalità Diffusa international certification from Albergo Diffuso International for its property "Gaia Resort Zao Sansuien." At the same time, another facility located in Murata Town, Miyagi Prefecture, named "Kura no Machi Gaia Resort," was registered under the startup certification category (pre-certification region).