More than twenty years after the arrival of the AccorHotels group in Japan in 1995, the Pullman is finally going to discover this Mecca of business travel, by taking its first steps at Tokyo. The Pullman Tokyo Tamachi hotel has just been officially opened for autumn 2018. The new address will be located at the eastern exit of the Tamachi stationthree minutes' walk from the Toei Mita metro line, and one stop from Shinagawa station, which links Osaka to Kyoto on the Shinkansen. The establishment, whose décor is expected to blend contemporary design and Japanese inspiration, will feature 143 rooms in total.
the world's spotlight will be on Japan when it hosts the Summer Olympics in 2020
Its opening anticipated the organisation of the Olympic Games, as explained by Patrick BassetAccorHotels Chief Operating Officer for North Southeast Asia and North Asia: " The increase in traffic to this country, mainly from Korea and other Asian countries (China, Taiwan, Indonesia...), has led to an increase in the number of international flights, Vietnam) continues to grow, a trend that will be further amplified when the world's spotlight shines on Japan as it hosts the 2020 Summer Olympics ".
Eric D'Ignazio, Managing Director of AccorHotels Japan, confirms the strategic nature of the Japanese destination: " The opening of the Pullman Tokyo Tamachi marks an important step in the development of luxury and top-of-the-range hotels in Japan. It responds to the growing demand from travellers from all over the world, who love innovative design and wellness offers in the world of travel. This nomadic and international clientele illustrates Pullman's vision of this new generation of travellers and business leaders who fully and naturally combine work and leisure. ".
