IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan has announced a partnership with Berjaya Land Berhad to launch the 123-room ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Okinawa Uruma Hills in early 2025. This marks the return of the ANA Crowne Plaza brand to Okinawa and IHG’s first hotel project with Berjaya in Japan, building on their successful collaboration in Vietnam.
The resort, formerly ANSA Okinawa Resort, will undergo renovations to align with the Crowne Plaza brand’s premium standards.
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Located on Okinawa’s main island, the property offers stunning views of the East China Sea and Pacific Ocean, along with amenities like an outdoor pool, gym, karaoke room, meeting spaces, and a ballroom. Guests will also enjoy proximity to cultural landmarks such as Zakimi Gusuku Castle and Onna-son Community Centre.
Abhijay Sandilya, CEO of IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan, highlighted the project as a milestone in IHG’s plans to double its Japan portfolio. Syed Ali Shahul Hameed, CEO of Berjaya Land Berhad, praised the partnership for elevating guest experiences and expanding Berjaya’s presence in Japan.
This will be IHG’s third property in Okinawa, joining ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort and ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, further cementing the brand’s presence in Japan, where it currently operates 20 ANA Crowne Plaza hotels with three more in the pipeline. Globally, the Crowne Plaza brand boasts 413 open hotels and 146 in development.
Source: IHG and Berjaya Land Berhad Partner to Open Their First Hotel in Japan
