ANA Crowne Plaza Returns to Okinawa with New Resort Partnership Between IHG and Berjaya

Collaboration will return ANA Crowne Plaza brand to Okinawa in 2025

(IN SHORT) IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan has entered into a management agreement with BHR Okinawa Management GK, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, to bring the ANA Crowne Plaza brand back to Okinawa. The 123-room ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills, set to join the IHG portfolio in early 2025, will undergo renovations to align with Crowne Plaza’s brand standards. This rebrand from ANSA Okinawa Resort marks the renewal of IHG’s partnership with Berjaya, building on their previous success in Vietnam. The resort will offer panoramic ocean views, access to cultural sites, and extensive guest facilities, making it the third IHG hotel in Okinawa.

(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan (IHG) has announced a new management agreement with BHR Okinawa Management GK, a subsidiary of Berjaya Land Berhad, which itself is part of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, a prominent Malaysian conglomerate. This agreement will bring the ANA Crowne Plaza brand back to Okinawa.

In early 2025, the 123-room ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills will join IHG’s portfolio and undergo a comprehensive renovation, ensuring that it aligns with the Crowne Plaza brand’s signature style and amenities.

This rebrand from ANSA Okinawa Resort signifies the renewal of a long-standing partnership between IHG and Berjaya, building upon their successful collaboration in Vietnam, and marking their first joint project in Japan.

Abhijay Sandilya, CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan and Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia, emphasized the importance of the deal: “We are on track to double our portfolio in Japan, and this collaboration with Berjaya Land Berhad is a significant step in achieving our goals. It is exciting to renew our relationship with the Berjaya team through this first agreement in Japan.”

He added, “As part of the world’s largest premium hotel brand and Japan’s top international premium brand, ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills will benefit from IHG’s global network, helping to attract new guests and deliver improved returns.”

Syed Ali Shahul Hameed, Group CEO of Berjaya Land Berhad, shared his enthusiasm for the project: “We are excited to expand our partnership with IHG through this landmark project in Japan. Rebranding ANSA Okinawa Resort to ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills is an important step in aligning with IHG’s international standards.”

Hameed also spoke of the broader benefits of the partnership, stating, “This strategic move will open up new opportunities, enhance the guest experience, and ensure strong returns as the property becomes part of the IHG family. Our expansion plans in Japan continue to progress, and we are committed to further growing our presence in the country.”

Set on Okinawa’s main island, ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills offers breathtaking views of the East China Sea and Pacific Ocean. Guests will also have access to a nearby golf course and cultural landmarks such as Zakimi Gusuku Castle and the Onna-son Community Centre.

The resort, just a 45-minute drive from Naha Airport, will feature an outdoor pool, gym, karaoke room, restaurant, bar, meeting facilities, ballroom, and parking.

This new addition will make ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills the third IHG hotel in Okinawa, complementing the existing ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort and ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort.

As one of the largest global premium hotel brands, Crowne Plaza operates in major cities, airports, resorts, and suburban destinations. In Japan, the brand has 20 open hotels and three in the pipeline, while globally there are 413 open Crowne Plaza hotels and 146 in development.

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About Berjaya Land Berhad:

Berjaya Land Berhad, a subsidiary of Berjaya Corporation, was incorporated in 1990 and is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities has expanded its core business in Property Development & Investment, Hospitality, and Motor Retailing (H.R. Owen UK) to include Transport. Berjaya Land has robust business presence across the globe, supported by a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries and regions. For more information, please visit www.berjaya.com/berjaya-land.

Media Contact:

Lisa Sakaguchi
Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs Japan & Micronesia
lisa.sakaguchi@ihg.com
+81 80 7670 1476

Source: IHG

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