Fujita Kanko bags management deal for Seoul hotel.

FUJITA Kanko has signed an agreement with South Korean real estate company Haesung Industrial to open a hotel in Seoul, its first overseas property since 2002.

The as yet unnamed property is expected to become fully operational in summer 2018 and will be located in popular shopping area Myeongdong.

A unique feature of the hotel is that each guestroom will be equipped with a Japanese-style bathroom. Construction on the building will commence in summer 2015.

'We are truly excited about opening our hotel in Seoul, which demonstrates our firm commitment to expansion in Asia,' said Akira Segawa, Fujita Kanko’s president and CEO.

'Our campaign to aggressively globalise our clientele and properties is the beginning of a new chapter for us. South Korea has been a top destination for Japanese travellers, but we intend to cater to an international clientele and will feature the cultures of both Japan and Korea,' he added.

Fujita Kanko opened four international offices in Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei within the past few years to development business within the region.

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