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Oct 26, 2024

Seibu Prince hotels on Emerging Tourism Opportunities in Japan and Beyond | Hospitality Investor

In this interview, live from IHIF Asia, we sit down with Yoshiki Kaneda, CEO and President of Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide – a premier hospitality group in Japan, with nearly 7,000 employees

In this interview, live from IHIF Asia, we sit down with Yoshiki Kaneda, CEO and President of Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide – a premier hospitality group in Japan, with nearly 7,000 employees delivering exceptional experiences at 88 hotels across the globe.

Kaneda reveals the company’s bold expansion plans to grow to 250 hotels, exploring new opportunities in international markets and the luxury segment beyond Japan. He also dives into the industry’s shift from traditional owner/operator models to the Asset Light approach, which has gained momentum post-pandemic, as Seibu Prince Hotels leverages franchise agreements for their aggressive growth strategy.

Additionally, Kaneda emphasizes the critical role of reputation, authentic guest experiences, and industry-leading standards as competitive differentiators, highlighting how the company is adapting to meet the evolving needs of both domestic and international tourists – not just in Japan’s major cities, but also in other increasingly appealing regions.

For some truly unique, expert and interesting insights into the tourism opportunities within Japan and across the continent more broadly, listen to the full interview now!