Join Hospitality Investor News Desk at IHIF Asia for an exclusive conversation with Yoshiki Kaneda, President of Seibu Hotels, as he unveils the company’s ambitious growth plans. Seibu aims to expand from 95 hotels to 250 by 2035, with 100 properties in Japan and 150 abroad, leveraging an asset-light model focused on management contracts. Yoshiki shares how the 2022 restructuring has enabled this bold expansion and highlights the launch of the Seibu Prince Global Rewards Program, unifying loyalty benefits across Japan, Hawaii, and international properties.
He also outlines Seibu’s strategic focus on key Asia-Pacific cities like Singapore, Bangkok, and Sydney, as well as high-potential resort destinations. In a major move, Seibu recently acquired Ace Hotel, the iconic lifestyle brand from New York, to strengthen its global portfolio while staying true to its philosophy of respecting local communities. Discover how Seibu is balancing rapid expansion with innovation, culture, and sustainability.