Fujita Kanko will use its overseas offices to promote its 70+ properties in Japan and build international recognition for its businesses among travelers and other stakeholders.
Hilton appoints new General Managers at two hotels in Japan
Christian Baudat takes over as General Manager of the new Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and Josh Roberts is promoted to General Manager of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk.
Godzilla-themed rooms the go at new Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The Godzilla Room includes Godzilla-themed interior wall panels, a trick wall with special effects, a life-size replica of Godzilla’s claw looming over the beds and a Godzilla figure standing in the room.
Starwood opens Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Kyoto
The residential hotel occupies part of the grounds of Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage site that formerly housed “Rantei,” a well-known traditional Japanese ryokan from the 1960s long used by the Japanese government to entertain honorable guests.
Hilton to rebrand Hotel Nikko Tokyo
On October 1, 2015, the property will be converted and unveiled as the new Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, joining Hilton’s existing portfolio of 11 operating and pipeline hotels in Japan.
New Japanese hotel to be staffed with robots
Initially the hotel will have 10 robot members of staff, but In the future, it plans to have more than 90 percent of hotel services operated by robots.
Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo extends for two weeks
Due to overwhelming demand, the Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo extend its opening from 9 January to 14 February 2015 except for Sundays.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo welcomes Noma to Japan
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has announce a partnership with Chef René Redzepi and Noma, ranked for the fourth time as the #1 restaurant on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list.
