Hilton Worldwide has today signed a management agreement with ASV Investment Co., Ltd to introduce the first DoubleTree by Hilton property to Japan. The hotel, Hilton’s tenth in Japan, is scheduled to open mid-2012.

 

“With close to 50 years of proud history in Japan, Hilton Worldwide enjoys strong recognition as an international hotel name in Japan. With the signing and arrival of the DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha, we are thrilled to be adding a new chapter to our history in Japan with the arrival of our third brand as part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotels in Japan, along with our existing Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brands. Backed by the strong partnership with ASV Investment Co., Ltd, we are confident that the hotel will support the growth of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Japan, adding to the already flourishing growth the brand is enjoying pan-Asia Pacific,” said Andrew Clough, senior vice president - development, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.

 

“We believe that DoubleTree by Hilton, Naha presents the ideal business combination of Hilton Worldwide’s renowned legacy of hospitality with our strong local market knowledge. Okinawa is one of the top destinations for domestic travelers in Japan and this being the latest internationally branded hotel of its kind in the market, we are confident that it will appeal to both holiday makers and business travelers,” commented Etsuko Ozburn, president, ASV Investment Co., Ltd.