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Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group enter into strategic partnership to convert multiple properties
~ Rebranding 7 hotels located in 5 cities in Japan as “Marriott Hotels” and “Courtyard by Marriott” ~
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Marriott International (Headquarters: Maryland, U.S.; Chief Executive Officer and CEO: Anthony Capuano) and Hotel Management International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Ryutora Hira; abbreviation: HMI Hotel Group) today announced plans to enter into a strategic partnership and rebrand seven existing HMI Hotel Group hotels in five cities across the country as Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott.
[Image: https://prtimes.jp/i/124910/36/resize/d124910-36-22ac01a00a06b9927338-0.jpg&s3=124910-36-ec373b145629da045339fc4f6f567426-2500×1666.jpg] The seven new hotels that will be created through the rebrand are as follows. Marriott hotels (4 hotels)
・Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, currently “Grand Hotel Hamamatsu”) ・Kyoto Marriott Hotel (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, currently “Hotel Heian no Mori Kyoto”)
・Kobe Marriott Hotel (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, currently “Hotel Crown Palais Kobe”)
・Okinawa Marriott Rizan Resort & Spa (Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, currently “Rizan Sea Park Hotel Tancha Bay”) Courtyard by Marriott (3 hotels)
・Courtyard by Marriott Kobe (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, currently “Hotel Pearl City Kobe”) ・Courtyard by Marriott Kokura (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, currently “Hotel Crown Palace Kokura”) ・Courtyard by Marriott Kobe Marriott Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, currently “Hotel Crown Palais Kitakyushu”) The travel industry is seeing a steady recovery around the world, and demand for travel is rapidly increasing in Japan, with the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan exceeding pre-coronavirus levels. This business partnership is a collaboration that leverages the portfolio of HMI Hotel Group, which operates hotels all over Japan, and Marriott’s global standards, which are loved by travelers around the world, to create attractive hotels centered on international brand hotels. We aim to provide a new Japanese destination to travelers around the world. In particular, Hamamatsu City and Kitakyushu City will be the first areas where Marriott Group hotel brands will expand, creating an opportunity to introduce to travelers from around the world unknown destinations full of attractive natural beauty, history, and culture. It is expected that you will be able to do so.
Additionally, the rebranding of seven hotels, totaling approximately 2,200 rooms, is the largest single project that Marriott International has signed in Japan. The series of hotels is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025 after renovation work.
■ Comment from Rajeev Menon, President, Marriott International Asia Pacific (excluding China): “We are very pleased to welcome these properties to Marriott International’s rapidly expanding property portfolio across Japan. Conversions have led to strong growth for Marriott International on a global scale, and we are thrilled to be working with HMI Hotel Group on this project in Japan as consumer preferences change. , leverages Marriott’s portfolio of more than 30 major brands and approximately 8,800 properties worldwide, and the strength of Marriott Bonvoy, an award-winning travel program with 200 million members worldwide. You can take advantage of it.”
■ Comments from Ryuko Hira, President and CEO of Hotel Management International “We are thrilled to partner with Marriott International to begin a new chapter as HMI Hotel Group’s seven hotels are rebranded as Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott, respectively. Our service, attention to detail, and commitment to guest satisfaction are perfectly aligned with our vision for hotels.With over half a century in the hotel business, we have a deep understanding of the charm of travel destinations across Japan. We are confident that by joining forces with Marriott, HMI will set a new standard for hospitality
excellence.”
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About Marriott International Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and operates more than 30 major brands and approximately 8,800 properties in 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates hotel and franchise and resort ownership programs around the world. We also offer an award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy(R). For more information, please visit https://www.marriott.com. For the latest company news, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com, Facebook
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We also provide information on Instagram
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About Marriott Hotels
With more than 600 hotels and resorts in more than 65 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels helps guests relax, clear their minds, spark new ideas, and anticipates the needs of travelers. We inspire our guests to reach their full potential and advance travel through every aspect of their stay. Marriott leads the industry with innovative ideas such as the Great Room Lobby and Mobile Guest Services, which combine style, design and technology. For more information, please visit www.MarriottHotels.com. We also send information on Facebook, X (@marriott), and Instagram
(@marriotthotels). Marriott hotels participate in Marriott Bonvoy(R), Marriott International’s global travel program. Marriott Bonvoy offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences with Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits, including points toward free hotel nights and nights toward elite status. For free membership registration and program details, please visit
MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
About Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard is the hotel brand of choice for pioneering guests who are driven by a passion to achieve great things. With more than 1,000 hotels in 60 countries and territories, Courtyard is passionate about meeting the needs of every traveler, no matter their purpose. Courtyard’s thoughtfully designed rooms offer an elevated experience with luxurious bedding and flexible workspaces. Our guests can feel their best to work, eat great food, connect with others, and keep moving toward success. Courtyard also participates in Marriott International’s Marriott Bonvoy®. Marriott Bonvoy members have access to an extraordinary global brand portfolio, experiences with Marriott Bonvoy Moments (https://moments.marriottbonvoy.com/en-us), and points toward free hotel nights and nights toward elite status. We offer unparalleled benefits, including winning numbers. For free membership registration and program details, please visit
https://www.marriott.co.jp/default.mi. For more details and
reservation information, please visit
https://courtyard.marriott.com/ja-JP/. We also provide information on X (https://twitter.com/CourtyardHotels), Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/courtyardhotels/), and Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/courtyard). I am.
About Hotel Management International Co., Ltd.
Hotel Management International Co., Ltd. (abbreviation: HMI Hotel Group) has been engaged in the hotel business for more than half a century since its predecessor company was founded, and has been engaged in real estate development business, transportation
infrastructure business in India, etc. .
In the hotel-related business, we currently operate 44 hotels and inns in 23 prefectures across Japan, providing wonderful stays unique to each region to a wide range of customers, from domestic and
international guests to families. From restaurants and bars that deliver seasonal delicacies, to weddings that decorate precious memories, to banquets and conferences that serve as a place for interaction between local residents, we are loved by not only tourists but also local residents and thrive together. With this as our company policy, we are used by approximately 15 million customers annually. For more information, please visit our website www.hmihotelgroup.com.
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