JAPAN | IHG will open its first triple-branded hotel project near Universal Studios in Japan, set to open with over 800 keys in 2029.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.
Celebrating the agreement at the recent groundbreaking in Konohana-ku, Osaka, the project marks IHG’s first triple-branded hotel development in Japan.
The collaboration will bring InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Resort to the prime riverside location near Asia’s most visited theme park, offering guests an exceptional stay experience in close proximity to Universal Studios Japan. The hotels’ location is a 10-minute boat ride or drive from the new Integrated Resort in Yumeshima.
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director for IHG in Japan and Micronesia, said IHG is honoured to extend its relationship with its valued partners, a consortium of four companies behind Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, and expand IHG’s footprint as an official hotel partner to Universal Studios Japan, Asia’s leading theme park.
“This agreement marks an important double growth milestone for IHG – our largest new-build hotel deal in Japan, and our first triple-branded project in the country,” said Sanilya.
“As the only international hotel company operating in this area of Osaka, we can’t wait to introduce our InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brands to guests, who will enjoy easy access to Universal Studios Japan while being within easy reach of its many neighbouring attractions, including the new integrated resort at Yumeshima.
Totaling 817 keys, this trio of outstanding, adjoining properties will be Universal Studios Japan official hotels, and the only internationally branded properties in the area, when they open in 2029.
“IHG’s growth continues apace in Japan where we have 57 open hotels across 10 brands and 20 pipeline properties. This trio of exceptional new-build hotels will expand our current portfolio of 10 properties in Osaka and 12 in the wider Kansai region.”
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