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.”