Key Facts
• June 20, 2025: TKP signed a purchase agreement for the ‘Soleil’ building.
• April 1, 2026: TKP will officially acquire the 7-story building in Oita City.
• The building, completed in 1998, has 14 rooms for conferences and banquets.
• Acquisition cost remains undisclosed.
• TKP plans to integrate conference rooms with lodging for training facilities.
• July 24, 2025: TKP to open ‘Shonin Park,’ a resort-style complex in Beppu City.
• December 3, 2025: TKP to launch ‘APA Hotel Oita Station Front.’
• TKP’s CEO, Takateru Kawano, aims to attract domestic and international groups.
• Current JR Oita Station property will temporarily serve as a conference venue.
Summary
TKP, a leading conference room operator, has announced the acquisition of the ‘Soleil’ building in Oita City, previously owned by Zenrosai. The 7-story building, completed in 1998, features 14 rooms for conferences and banquets. This marks TKP’s first major venture in Oita Prefecture, with plans to integrate lodging and training facilities to attract both domestic and international groups. CEO Takateru Kawano emphasized the importance of expanding TKP’s presence in his hometown. The acquisition, finalized on June 20, 2025, will take effect on April 1, 2026, with the purchase cost undisclosed. Additionally, TKP is set to open the ‘Shonin Park’ resort in Beppu City on July 24, 2025, and the ‘APA Hotel Oita Station Front’ on December 3, 2025, further solidifying its regional expansion strategy.
