Best Western Adds 4 New Hotels in Japan, with More to Follow
Best Western has added four new hotels to its growing presence in Japan, the 242 room Best Western Hotel Fino Sapporo, 145 room Best Western Hotel Fino Oita, 72 room Best Western Naha Inn and 168 room Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu Inn.
The four new hotels join Best Western’s existing portfolio of 7 hotels in Japan, located in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagasaki, Hirosaki, Sendai, Takayama and Wakayama, further establishing the brand’s position as one of the country’s fastest expanding hotel chains. Another two properties are also set to soon join Best Western in Osaka and Sapporo in July and November 2010.
“Japan boasts a diverse array of tourism destinations and enchanting culture, backed up by strong government support for the tourism industry and impressive infrastructure, transportation and communication systems,” said Best Western International’s Vice President Operations for Asia and the Middle East, Mr. Glenn de Souza.
“We are thrilled with the new additions to the Best Western family in Japan, which significantly reinforces our presence in what is a key destination for our brand.