Key Facts
• On September 2, Lotte Holdings announced plans to expand its hotel business in Japan.
• Lotte Hotels Japan, established in February 2025, will lead the initiative.
• The goal is to open 20 hotels with 4,500 rooms by 2034 in Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa.
• Lotte will leverage its 50+ years of hotel management experience in South Korea.
• The expansion will include luxury and resort hotels, targeting diverse customer groups.
• Properties will be developed in cities with international airports and tourist destinations.
• Lotte currently operates 39 hotels across seven countries, including two in Japan.
• Existing Japanese locations: Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho (Tokyo) and Lotte Arai Resort (Niigata).
• CEO Tomoya Fukui emphasized creating “unique travel experiences” for guests.
• The initiative aligns with Lotte’s branding as “a partner of heartfelt hospitality.”
Summary
Lotte Holdings, in collaboration with South Korea’s Hotel Lotte, announced an ambitious plan to expand its hotel business in Japan. The newly established Lotte Hotels Japan aims to open 20 hotels with a total of 4,500 rooms by 2034, focusing on Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa. Leveraging its long-standing expertise in hotel management, Lotte plans to cater to a wide range of customers, from luxury to resort travelers. The expansion will utilize existing real estate and target key locations such as cities with international airports and popular tourist destinations. Currently, Lotte operates 39 hotels globally, including two in Japan. CEO Tomoya Fukui highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering unique and memorable travel experiences, branding the initiative as “a partner of heartfelt hospitality.”
