Marriott International to bring its seventh hotel in Japan

Marriott International Inc has announced the signing of an agreement with Sekisui House, Japan’s property developers, for launching a new Ritz-Carlton hotel in Fukuoka. This hotel will be the brand’s seventh hotel in Japan.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, will be developed and owned by Daimyo Project TMK. It is likely to start in Spring 2023.

Craig S Smith, President and Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Marriott International, said, “We are thrilled to announce the signing of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, with Sekisui House, a longtime developer of Marriott International hotels. The signing of this property underscores continued demand for The Ritz-Carlton brand 20 years after it first entered Japan and Fukuoka, with its rising inbound tourism, is an especially ideal location.”

Yoshihiro Nakai, President and Representative Director, Sekisui House Ltd, stated, “We are delighted to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Fukuoka, as part of this exciting development project in the city. Through our long-standing collaboration with Marriott International, we are certain that The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will raise the bar for luxury hospitality, and inspire meaningful journeys for both leisure and business visitors to this wonderful city.”