HONG KONG, 18 April 2024: Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group announced Wednesday they have a signed agreement to rebrand seven existing HMI properties in five major cities across Japan to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The conversion deal will bring both Marriott brands’ rich legacy and guest-focused experiences to the increasingly sophisticated consumers in Japan and further HMI\u2019s strategic repositioning and revitalising the properties with the latest trends in global hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are pleased to welcome these properties to the fast-expanding portfolio of Marriott International properties across Japan,\u201d said Marriott International President Asia Pacific, excluding China, Rajeev Menon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConversion continues to drive robust growth for the company globally, and we are thrilled to embark on this project with HMI in Japan. As consumer preferences evolve, these properties will have the opportunity to leverage on the strength of affiliation with Marriott\u2019s portfolio of over 8,800 properties worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marriott Hotels properties planned are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Properties planned for Courtyard by Marriott are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The properties are located in five of Japan\u2019s most popular travel destinations, which welcome millions of visitors each year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamamatsu <\/strong>is rich in history and culture, with attractions such as the 16th-century Hamamatsu Castle. The city is also renowned as a culinary hotspot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As Japan\u2019s former imperial capital for over 1,000 years, Kyoto<\/strong> is one of the most enchanting cities in Japan. It is home to numerous iconic UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kobe <\/strong>is famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and unique blend of Eastern and Western influences stemming from its past as a historic port city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On Okinawa Island\u00a0in southern Japan, Onna Village <\/strong>is renowned for its stunning tropical beaches and scenic coastal landscapes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kitakyushu City,<\/strong> in Fukuoka Prefecture, is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and is famous for its many landmarks, such as Kokura Castle, a beautifully preserved feudal-era castle dating back to the 17th century, and the Mojiko Retro District, famous for its Taisho-era architecture and atmosphere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HONG KONG, 18 April 2024: Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group announced Wednesday they have a signed agreement to rebrand seven existing HMI properties in five major cities across Japan to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott. The conversion deal will bring both Marriott brands’ rich legacy and guest-focused experiences to the increasingly sophisticated consumers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4257,640],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-234888","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-asia-pacific","7":"category-hotels"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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