Expected to open in 2019, Park Hyatt Niseko, Hanazono will join Park Hyatt Tokyo as the brand’s second hotel in the country.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station opens in Japan
Located adjacent to the Shin-Osaka Bullet Train Station, the hub of west-Japan for both business and leisure, Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is the 3rd property for the brand in Japan.
Sonja Vodusek named General Manager of The Peninsula Tokyo
Currently General Manager of The Peninsula Manila, Sonja Vodusek’s new appointment as General Manager of The Peninsula Tokyo makes her the first female GM of a Tokyo luxury hotel.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba opens as 12th Hilton in Japan
All 453 guest rooms, which includes 17 suites with private balconies, offer panoramic views of Tokyo Bay and the iconic Rainbow Bridge.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo offers Japanese wedding kimono experience
Guests will have the opportunity to wear Japanese kimono adorned by brides and grooms in traditional weddings and to take pictures wearing these kimonos.
Starwood opening both a Sheraton and Tribute Portfolio in Hokkaido ski resort
Sheraton Hokkaido Kiroro Resort is part of a dual signing with The Kiroro, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Hokkaido, both of which are scheduled to open in December 2015.
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama celebrates opening
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama, with 219 rooms, 4 function rooms and 4 restaurants and bars rebranded on 1 September, making it the third ANA Crowne Plaza in Chugoku region in Japan after Hiroshima and Ube.
Westin Rusutsu Resort the first Starwood ski resort in Japan
Slated to open for ski season this December, the Westin Rusutsu Resort will feature 210 guestrooms, including suites that offer up to seven beds for large groups or families.
Aman to launch Amanemu in Ise Shima National Park, Japan
The brand’s first hot spring resort, Amanemu will have 24 suites and four two-bedroomed villas all of which have their own onsen (mineral hot spring), as well as an extensive Aman Spa, a lap pool, restaurant and lounge.
Fujita Kanko now offers Ninja SIM for international visitors
The hotel’s SIM card offering lets guests from around the world use their smartphones and tablets cost-efficiently while visiting Japan.
