Two hotels to convert to Holiday Inn and join the IHG system in 2026. First international branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced a further agreement with FET SYSTEM INC, to rebrand two hotels to ANA Holiday Inn, bringing the first international branded hotels to Sanda and Tosu City.
The 130 room ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda, currently The Celecton Premier Kobe Sanda Hotel, and the 126 room ANA Holiday Inn Tosu, currently, Hotel Bientos, will both undergo extensive renovations and convert to the much-loved Holiday Inn brand in 2026. Brand hallmarks will be embedded across the two hotels including the signature Open Lobby concept.
ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu will add two new destinations to the growing portfolio of 15 Holiday Inn open and pipeline hotels across Japan. In addition, the hotels will join the Holiday Inn’s global footprint which includes 1,241 open hotels and 273 hotels in the pipeline.
The Holiday Inn brand, with its scale and strong reputation across Japan and globally, is the right choice for these locations given the guest mix and we look forward to welcoming guests to ANA Holiday Inn Kobe and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu next year after extensive renovations.”
Located 40kms north of Kobe City, ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda is surrounded by nature and has panoramic views of the area which is popular for outdoor activities including hiking, cycling and golf. The hotel will be the heart of the community with its meetings and events space and also attract corporate and leisure guests.
ANA Holiday Inn Tosu is in Saga Prefecture, 30kms from Fukuoka City, will have strong corporate demand given the strength of the manufacturing industry in the area. The hotel is conveniently located five minutes from Tosu station and a short walk to shops, restaurants and local attractions.
In Japan, IHG has 54 hotels across 10 brands, with 17 hotels in the pipeline and is actively expanding its presence throughout the country.