Hotel Related News
-
Initiatives for Food Education to Pass On to Future Generations: Rice Harvesting Experience Event at NASPA New Otani
(Source: HRT New Otani Co., Ltd.) As part of its SDGs initiatives themed around food education, NASPA New Otani will host its 24th rice harvesting experience on Monday, September 16, 2024, a national holiday. This rice harvesting experience, held in Minamiuonuma, one of Japan's premier rice-producing regions, offers agricultural experiences from rice planting to harvesting using "Minamiuonuma Koshihikari" rice from the Shiozawa area. It has established itself as a family-friendly agricultural event, where participants can witness the growth of Japan’s top-brand rice from seedlings to full-grown stalks, thanks to the unique climate of the mountainous terrain and the temperature differences between day and night.
-
Hilton Kyoto Achieves Japan’s First 5-Star “DBJ Green Building Certification” for Environmental and Social Consideration
(Source: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd) Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. has developed the "Hilton Kyoto," a building that has received the "DBJ Green Building Certification (Plan Certification)" as a top-class building in terms of "environmental and social considerations" in Japan. This certification was established by the Development Bank of Japan Inc. and is a system that comprehensively evaluates environmental initiatives through real estate. Notably, the achievement of receiving the highest rank of 5 stars and obtaining certification at the planning stage is a first for a hotel.
-
Analysis of Business Hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo! Latest June 2024 Edition
Distribution of Existing Business Hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo According to MetroEngines Research, the distribution of existing business hotels in Chuo Ward, Tokyo is as follows:Source: MetroEngines Research Trends in the Number of Existing Business Hotel Facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 39.2% Increase in Existing Business Hotel Facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo The number of existing business hotel facilities in Chuo Ward, Tokyo increased by 39.2%. There was an increase of 38 facilities over five years, from 97 facilities in January 2019 to 135 facilities as of June 2024.
-
Towards a Sustainable Future: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s 2023 Sustainability Report
投稿 : 2024.07.25（Source : The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group） The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which owns and operates luxury-class hotels, resorts, and residences worldwide, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report summarizes the progress made in strengthening their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.
-
APA Group Opens ‘Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA’ in Seattle, Expanding into the North American Market
Hotel Exterior (Source: APA Hotel Co., Ltd.) APA Hotel Co., Ltd., which boasts the largest hotel network in Japan, has completed the acquisition of Hilton Seattle located in Seattle, Washington, through its wholly-owned subsidiary APA Hotel USA, Inc. The hotel will be renamed "Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA" and will be leased and managed by APA Hotel USA, Inc. This hotel will be the first owned property in the United States for the APA Group.
-
Hakuba Hotel Group Announces Name Change: Hakuba Hospitality Group
(Source: Hakuba Hospitality Group) Hakuba Hotel Group, which operates six hotels, over 50 rental villas and apartments, and nine dining facilities in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, has announced that it will change its name to "Hakuba Hospitality Group." This change reflects the company's growth and evolution, emphasizing the high quality and uniqueness of the services it provides to customers in the Hakuba area and worldwide.
-
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.
-
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."
-
Shukuba JAPAN and Empathy Seeds Sign “LOCAL CONNECT” Agreement for Cross-Border Social Issue Resolution
投稿 : 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.
-
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.