IHG Hotels & Resorts to Introduce Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo in 2025

• Japan’s first Holiday Inn opened in Kyoto in 1973, so the opening heralds a return to the brand’s roots in Japan
• Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo will be the eleventh hotel under the Holiday Inn brand family in Japan
• The project is IHG’s second agreement with AXA IM Alts
• With more than 4,300 open worldwide, Holiday Inn is the world’s largest hotel brand family

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a management agreement with AXA IM Alts to launch Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo by early 2025, marking the brand’s return to its Japanese roots after over 50 years since its inception in 1973. This addition will make Holiday Inn the eleventh hotel under the brand family in Japan and IHG’s third hotel in Kyoto, alongside ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto and Six Senses Kyoto. The 183-guest room property will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment, featuring amenities such as a lobby lounge & café bar, an upmarket restaurant, banquet rooms, traditional Japanese daiyokujo baths, and a gym. Renovation efforts will prioritize energy efficiency improvements, with the installation of energy-saving showers and guest room management systems. Ideally located between Kyoto’s main station and cultural sites, the hotel is well-positioned for visitors arriving via the Shinkansen bullet train. IHG aims to leverage the power of its renowned brand and global enterprise systems, along with its loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, to attract guests from Japan and beyond. Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director of Japan & Micronesia IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed excitement about the partnership and the brand’s return to Kyoto, while Laurent Jacquemin, Head of Asia-Pacific at AXA IM Alts, highlighted the investment’s alignment with favorable structural drivers in the hospitality sector. IHG’s expansion in Japan, currently boasting 59 open and pipeline hotels, underscores its position as a leading international hotel company in the country.

(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Jun-6 — /Travel PR News/ — In an exciting announcement, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) revealed a significant step forward in its expansion plans with the signing of a management agreement with AXA IM Alts for the upcoming Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, set to open its doors by early 2025.

The move marks a poignant return to Japan for the renowned Holiday Inn brand, tracing back its origins over half a century ago with the debut of the first Holiday Inn in 1973. The revival in Kyoto signifies a meaningful milestone, adding to Japan’s hospitality landscape as the eleventh property under the esteemed Holiday Inn brand family and IHG’s third venture in the city, joining the ranks alongside ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto and the recently inaugurated Six Senses Kyoto.

The forthcoming Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo, boasting 183 guest rooms, will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment before its grand reopening under the esteemed brand. Guests can anticipate a range of modern amenities and leisure offerings, including a lobby lounge & café bar, upscale dining venue, multiple banquet rooms, traditional Japanese daiyokujo baths, and a well-equipped gym.

A notable aspect of the renovation works is the emphasis on enhancing energy efficiency, with the installation of energy-saving showers, guest room management systems, and other eco-friendly facilities aimed at securing BELS certification for the hotel’s energy conservation efforts.

Strategically positioned between Kyoto’s main station and its plethora of cultural landmarks and traditional dining spots, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo promises unparalleled convenience for travelers, particularly those arriving via the Shinkansen bullet train. With Kyoto’s tourism sector showing remarkable resilience post-pandemic, surpassing pre-crisis visitor numbers, the hotel stands poised to cater to a growing influx of domestic and international guests.

Upon its launch, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo aims to leverage the global recognition of the world’s largest hotel brand family, coupled with IHG’s expansive enterprise systems and acclaimed loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, boasting over 130 million members worldwide.

Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director of Japan & Micronesia IHG Hotels & Resorts and CEO of IHG-ANA Hotels Group Japan G.K., expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with AXA IM Alts, remarking on the brand’s rich history in Kyoto and its commitment to providing exceptional experiences for visitors to the city.

Laurent Jacquemin, Head of Asia-Pacific at AXA IM Alts, underscored the strategic significance of the hospitality sector in the post-pandemic landscape, highlighting the investment potential of Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo within Japan’s evolving tourism market.

With 59 open and pipeline hotels across Japan, IHG reaffirms its position as a leading international hotel company, poised for unprecedented growth and innovation in the Japanese hospitality sector.

Overview of Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo

• Name: Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo
• Scheduled Opening: Early 2025 (refurbished)
• Contract: Management contract between IHG-ANA Hotels Group Japan, GK and AXA IM Alts
• Location: 179 Higashikazariyachō, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
• Total Floor Space: 8,099 m²
• Number of Guest Rooms: 183 hotel rooms
• Hotel Facilities: Lobby lounge, café bar, restaurant, banquet rooms, gym, traditional Japanese bathhouse facilities, and parking

Access: 2-minute walk from Gojo Station, 5 minutes by taxi from JR Kyoto Station, and 20 minutes from Kyoto Higashi exit of the Meishin Expressway.

About IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,300 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 2,000 in the development pipeline.

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Source: IHG

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