Pacifica Hotels Signs Franchise Agreement to Open Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort

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Pacifica Hotels G.K. and its subsidiary Furano Hospitality G.K. have signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to open the Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort, marking the first Westin Resort in Japan and the first Westin in Hokkaido. The 195-room property, scheduled to open in summer 2029, will feature multiple restaurants, indoor and outdoor baths, a spa, and other guest facilities. Construction began in August 2026, and the hotel will be located near the Kitanomine Gondola Station with views of the nearby mountains. Pacifica Hotels CEO Seth Sulkin said the resort is expected to become the leading hotel in Furano and help expand the area's profile among inbound visitors. This project marks Pacifica Hotels' entry into operating upper upscale hotels and resorts, building on its track record as Japan's leading third-party operator of international branded hotels under Marriott and IHG franchises.

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Signs franchise agreement for first Westin Resort in Japan/Hokkaido, expanding its branded hotel footprint

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Pacifica Hotels G.K.Private▲ Positive
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Signs franchise deal to open Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort, marking its entry into upper upscale hotel operations

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Subsidiary signs franchise agreement to develop and open the 195-room Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort

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