Marriott International Marriott announces the opening of its 100th property in Japan, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda

[Marriott International] Marriott announces the opening of its 100th property in Japan, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda ​ Marriott International Press release: November 18, 2024 Marriott announces the opening of its 100th property in Japan, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda The first Four Points Flex by Sheraton in Asia Pacific strengthens Marriott’s strategic growth in the affordable midscale hotel market.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/124910/75/124910-75-5e756b942611c4a9b170f589248834a0-3900×2600.jpg Marriott International (Headquarters: Maryland, USA; Representative Director and CEO: Anthony Capuano) today opened its 100th property in Japan, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda. The Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand is the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region and is made possible through a partnership between Marriott and global management company KKR. The opening of this property demonstrates Marriott’s continued focus on the affordable midscale segment. This year, Four Points Flex by Sheraton is scheduled to open in additional major cities in Japan such as Morioka and Kanazawa, and through a partnership with KKR, it will expand to Hakodate, Utsunomiya, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and Hakata by early 2025. Marriott will renovate and open 14 hotels in locations such as Marriott, adding more than 3,600 new rooms to its portfolio. Four Points Flex by Sheraton hotels offer convenient access to public transportation and the city center, providing a comfortable stay for business and leisure travelers. We offer a design and guest experience that emphasizes reliability, convenience, and value at an affordable price point. The rooms are clean and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is also an option. With Marriot Bonvoy’s signature hospitality, we provide guests with a comfortable and relaxing experience at an affordable price. Four Points Flex by Sheraton also participates in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott’s award-winning travel program with more than 219 million members worldwide. Every time you travel, dine, or shop, members earn points that can be used for hotel stays, dining, and lifestyle benefits. With Marriott Bonvoy, you’ll enjoy a seamless experience, exclusive member rates, and unique experiences that enrich your travels. The following Four Points Flex by Sheraton properties are scheduled to open across Japan in early 2025: 1.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Nagoya Ekimae 2.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka
Shinsaibashi 3.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kanazawa 4.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Shin-Osaka 5.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda 6.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Yokohama Station West 7.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya 8.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Kitahama 9.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike 10.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Utsunomiya 11.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Hakodate Station 12.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Morioka 13.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Honmachi 14.Four Points Flex by Sheraton Fukuoka Hakata ■Comment from Kensuke Kudo, Managing Director of Real Estate at KKR “As the number of foreign and domestic tourists increases in Japan, the demand for mid-scale hotels is increasing, and it is expected that the need for high-quality, comfortable accommodation at affordable prices will continue to increase. We are excited to work with Marriott to bring Four Points Flex by Sheraton to Asia, further expanding our hospitality portfolio in Japan and around the world. We look forward to leveraging our expertise in real estate investment and management, as well as Marriott’s tradition of outstanding hospitality, to deliver high-quality, affordable hotel stays to Japanese travelers. ” ■Comments from Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott
International “Through our strategic partnership with KKR, we are excited to announce the opening of our 100th hotel in Japan and introduce the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand to the Asia Pacific region. With the brand spread across 30 prefectures in Japan, Japan continues to be a key growth market for us, particularly for our expansion in the affordable midscale segment globally. As a popular travel destination, Japan presents a great opportunity for us to expand into new segments to meet the diversifying needs of domestic and international travelers.” About Marriott International Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA and operates more than 30 major brands and approximately 9,100 properties in 142 countries and territories. Marriott operates hotel and franchise and resort ownership programs around the world. We also offer an award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy(R). For more information, please visit https://www.marriott.com Please take a look. For the latest company news, please visit
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