(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has secured a conversion agreement with Taisei Yuraku Real Estate Co Ltd and Pacifica Hotels G.K. to launch Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, a 103-room property in Kyoto’s Shijo Karasuma district. After a full-scale renovation integrating Garner’s hallmark aesthetics, the hotel will open in November 2025. Its prime location… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) To coincide with World Expo Osaka Kansai, IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Osaka portfolio to ten hotels and 3,249 rooms—surpassing its Tokyo presence—and now spans seven brands from luxury (Vignette Collection at the former RIHGA Royal Hotel) to midscale (three Garner Hotels). This growth builds on a presence dating back to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The groundbreaking ceremony for Regent Kyoto, set to open in 2028, marks an exciting new chapter for luxury hospitality in Japan. Developed in partnership with GI Capital Management, the hotel will blend Kyoto’s cultural heritage with modern design, offering 83 sophisticated rooms, world-class amenities, and a serene atmosphere. Located in Kyoto’s prestigious Okazaki… Read the full news article