The Opening of New Hoshino Resorts Properties 2019-2020: The opening of 8 properties in Japan and overseas

Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel

Hoshino Resorts started running the hotel HOSHINOYA Guguan in June 2019, Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel in October, and will open Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu in November. Five new facilities are planned for 2020, and the number of managed facilities is expected to reach 45 during 2020. In order to meet guests' various travel needs and goals, Hoshino Resorts is developing brands such as the luxury flagship resorts "HOSHINOYA," hot spring ryokans "KAI," resort hotels "RISONARE," city tourism hotels "OMO," and free-spirited hotels "BEB," and is planning to accelerate the speed of opening facilities in Japan and overseas, focusing on these brands. Hoshino Resorts aims to become a world-class hotel management company by evolving an original form of hospitality, such as visit proposals unique to Hoshino Resorts that take advantage of the local culture and unique experiences.

The outline of future plans
■ October 1st, 2019 - Reopening after renovation
Name: Hoshino Resorts Iriomote Hotel
Location: 2-2 Uehara, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Number of rooms: 138
The concept is "a jungle resort on an island where Iriomote cats live." This largest resort hotel on Iriomote Island offers a stay where guests can experience the overwhelming natural charms of Iriomote Island, such as tours that give the opportunity to encounter rare ecosystems and island cultures.

Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu

■ November 1st, 2019 - Newly opening
Name: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Nasu
Location: 2301, Takakuotsu Michishita, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
Number of rooms: 43
The concept of RISONARE Nasu is an "Agriturismo Resort." RISONARE Nasu aims to establish a new style of travel, such as extraordinary spaces and meals unique to resort hotels and activities to experience the season, focusing on agricultural experiences through which the guests can come into contact with local production activities.

■ January 15th, 2020 - Reopening after renovation
Name: Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Location: 412 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815, USA
Number of rooms: 112
A resort hotel that strongly reflects the rich culture of art, music, and food that Honolulu boasts of, based on the theme of "an OHANA Friendly retro boutique hotel for enjoying Waikiki to the
fullest."
*OHANA means "friends and family" in Hawaiian.

■ March 12th, 2020 - Newly opening
Name: Hoshino Resorts KAI Nagato
Location: 2245 Fukawayumoto, Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Number of rooms: 40
"KAI Nagato," the 16th facility in the KAI brand, will open at the Nagato Yumoto hot spring. This is a Japanese hot spring resort with the theme of "teahouse mansions," which have a long history in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Here, guests can come into touch with history and culture, such as facilities based on samurai tradition and special local activities where "Akama- suzuri" ink stones, made from red clay, are used.

Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe

■ March 19th, 2020: Newly opening
Name: Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura
Location: 1-30 Ariakecho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture 

Number of rooms: 90
"BEB5 Tsuchiura," the second facility, will be opened based on the brand concept of "kicked-back stays with the crew." BEB5 Tsuchiura presents a new value of travelling by combining accommodation and bicycles tailored to the bicycle-friendly town planning of Tsuchiura.

■ April 20th, 2020: Reopening after renovation
Name: Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Kohamajima
Location: 2954 Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Number of rooms: 60
This is a resort hotel with a 60-room private villa and a large beach with the concept of "Swim with gentle manta rays at this Yaeyama beach resort." RISONARE Kohamajima offers a resort stay with a variety of beach experiences and a view of the white sand beach and the blue sea.

■ April 15th, 2020: Soft opening
May 20th, 2020: Grand opening
Name: HOSHINOYA Okinawa
Location: 474 Gima, Yomitanson, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Number of rooms: 100
All rooms are designed to be on a lower floor with an ocean view. The concept is "a gusuku estate." A facility surrounded by walls called "gusuku walls" creates a resort stay that envelops the guests in true Okinawan scenery, such as the beautiful sea and natural coastlines, and makes them feel as if they were actually living there.

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■ April 15th, 2020: Soft opening
May 20th, 2020: Grand opening
Name: Hoshino Resorts Banta Cafe
Location: 560 Gima, Yomitanson, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Number of seats: Around 200 seats
Various types of seats that take advantage of the unique terrain created by the natural coastline are interspersed in the "Banta Cafe," which boasts an overwhelming view and scale, so that guests can freely spend their time gazing at the beautiful ocean which spreads in front of them. Guests can enjoy fresh food and drinks made using Okinawan ingredients at their favourite spot.

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