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IHG
Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies,
is proud to announce its sponsorship of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and the
UK Pavilion – a partnership that highlights its commitment to growth across
Japan and Asia Pacific.
Osaka
is set to welcome millions of domestic and international visitors between April
and October as it hosts the global showcase of innovation, education, and
co-operation for the second time. IHG is uniquely positioned to support the
event with 10 hotels in the city and a growing presence of more than 50
properties across ten brands throughout the country.
As
a Supporting Partner of the UK at Expo 2025, IHG aligns perfectly with the
event’s vision of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” through its
expertise in sustainable travel, digital transformation, and exceptional guest
experiences. The agreement also underscores the company’s long-standing
commitment to supporting Japan’s goal of increasing domestic tourism and
attracting more than 40 million international visitors in 2025 thanks to its
range of world-class brands and hotels that cater to the needs of all
travellers.
Abhijay
Sandilya, Managing Director – Japan & Micronesia, IHG Hotels & Resorts,
said "Japan has always been a key market for IHG, and our sponsorship
of the UK Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is a testament to our
passion for growth and commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality in this
dynamic region. Through it, we will showcase IHG’s leadership in hospitality
while reinforcing the strong business and cultural ties between the UK and
Japan."
Japan
set a record for international visitor arrivals in 2024, welcoming 36.8m people
to surpass its previous high of nearly 32m in 2019. IHG is the second largest
global hotel company in the country, last year marking 60 years in Japan by
celebrating its storied history and sharing plans for further growth.
As
a global business headquartered in Windsor, England and one of the UK’s key
business sponsors of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025, IHG will partner with the UK
Department for Business and Trade which leads the UK’s presence at the event.
IHG’s sponsorship enhances the UK Pavilion’s ability to foster new
collaborations, showcase British innovation, and drive economic growth.
Carolyn
Davidson, Commissioner General for the UK at Expo 2025, said: We are
delighted to have IHG as a sponsor of the UK Pavilion, a brand that represents
British excellence in the hospitality industry and a company with a significant
presence in Japan. Working with IHG as a sponsor strengthens our ability to
foster meaningful connections between UK and Japanese businesses, while
highlighting the best of British hospitality and innovation to an international
audience."
Japan
is a key market for IHG’s continued global expansion and is at the centre of
its growth plans for the Asia-Pacific region, where it passed the milestone of
1,000 open hotels last year.
Image
Credit: © IHG Hotels
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