Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company chief executive, Chevy Chase, has signed two new hotel agreements in Japan which will double the luxury lifestyle brand’s presence in the country.
The Ritz-Carlton has signed an agreement with Kanehide, a prominent conglomerate in Okinawa, for the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa, as well as with Sekisui House, one of Japan’s leading home builders, for the development of The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.
These two new hotels are in addition to the company’s existing hotels in Osaka and Tokyo.
Herve Humler, president of The Ritz-Carlton, said: “We are delighted to have signed not just our first resort in Japan with The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa, but also our first hotel in the culturally rich city of Kyoto.
“We have waited a long time to develop our brand in Japan and it is wonderful to be able to double our presence in this great country from two to four hotels.
“The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Tokyo and Osaka have proved the Japanese love affair with the brand and we are excited to be committing to Japan’s future as a luxury destination for both business and leisure travellers.”
Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa, which will open in April 2012, will also see the award-winning luxury brand appoint its first Japanese General Manager to lead the hotel.
Jun Yoshie, who previously worked as executive assistant manager sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo will lead an experienced team ladies and gentlemen at this wonderful resort property.
Speaking on his announcement Yoshie commented: “I am honoured to have been asked to be the general manager at this iconic hotel in Okinawa.
“The combination of this great hotel with the excellence and commitment to quality will make this hotel not just a leading property in Japan but a resort to compare with the very best in the world.
“Japan is a key market for The Ritz-Carlton and the addition of this great resort to brand’s existing hotels in the country will help to further strengthen its luxury leadership position in Japan.”
The stunning Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa will offer 97 luxurious guest rooms with excellent views over a golf course down to the East China Sea, the Motobu Peninsula and beyond to Ie Island.
The hotel will be situated within the premises of the Kise Country Club and surrounded on three sides by its 18-hole Championship course overlooking the ocean.
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