Far East Hospitality opened on Tuesday (July 15) in two hotels in Osaka, Japan, symbolizing its further expansion of the Japanese market.
The launch of Far East Village brand hotels in these two districts is part of Far East Hotel Group's Japanese market strategy. It plans to double the number of hotel rooms in Japan's main gateway cities Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka to 2,000 rooms in the next five years.
The Far East Hotel announced the news Tuesday. The two hotels are located in Namba South and Honmachi districts in Osaka.
It is a partnership with Singapore-based real estate investment consulting firm Anglo Fortune Capital Group to expand the Osaka market.
Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South has 77 rooms, located in the vibrant Oku-Namba district in the southern part of Osaka. The main attraction is Namba Yasaka Shrine, within walking distance.
Far East Hotel Group Chief Operating Officer Mark Rohner said: "We are committed to strengthening the influence of the Far East brand in major Japanese cities, especially those with vibrant commercial and leisure venues."
Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi has 165 rooms, located in the Osaka Central Business District, close to Osaka Castle.