Tokyo, Japan — Over two insightful days at The Capitol Hotel Tokyu in Tokyo, the 4th Hospitality Japan Conference gathered 290 delegates participating in in-depth discussions on the future of hospitality in Japan. Held on October 15-16, the conference reaffirmed its role as a hub for forward-thinking ideas and collaborative industry action.
Since its inception in 2019, the Hospitality Japan Conference has evolved into a leading forum for Japan’s hospitality community—bringing together hotel owners, developers, investors, operators, and design leaders to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships, and explore growth opportunities across the market.
Since its inception in 2019, the Hospitality Japan Conference has evolved into a leading forum for Japan’s hospitality community—bringing together hotel owners, developers, investors, operators, and design leaders to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships, and explore growth opportunities across the market.
The 2025 edition of HJC featured 105 speakers including prominent industry names such as Ryuji Sawada of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Japan LLC, Moritake Ota of SLK Japan, Iku Kakoto of NIKKEN SEKKEI, Chika Kanamori of Mitsubishi Estate, and Yutaka Maruyama of World Brand Collection Hotels & Resorts.
By the Numbers
Total Number of Unique Event Attendees: 290
Attendees Present During:
Day 1 - 232
Day 2 - 138
Speakers - 105
Event Sponsors & Partners - 40
International Delegates: 9 Countries led by Japan (83.60%), Singapore (4.70%), Thailand (2.50%), Hong Kong SAR (1.30%), Mainland China (0.30%), Malaysia (0.30%), Americas (1.60%), Europe (0.90%), Rest of the World (0.30%).
By the Numbers
Total Number of Unique Event Attendees: 290
Attendees Present During:
Day 1 - 232
Day 2 - 138
Speakers - 105
Event Sponsors & Partners - 40
International Delegates: 9 Countries led by Japan (83.60%), Singapore (4.70%), Thailand (2.50%), Hong Kong SAR (1.30%), Mainland China (0.30%), Malaysia (0.30%), Americas (1.60%), Europe (0.90%), Rest of the World (0.30%).
Diverse Industry Participation
Developers, Owners, Investors - 25.60%
Hotel Chains & Property Operators - 26.90%
Consultants, Designers, Contractors, and Asset Managers - 23.10%
Associations, Government, Academia - 1.0%
TravelTech, OTAs, Agents, Vendors, and Others - 21.50%
Tourism Attraction, Independent Hotel, Integrated Resort Owner, Cruise Owner/Operator – 1.60%
#HJC2025 spotlighted the forces reshaping Japan’s hospitality landscape through its three focused summits. The Hotel Investment Summit Japan examined the market’s evolving fundamentals—from rising labor and construction costs to human capital strategies, the redevelopment of aging properties, and the surge of inbound tourism driving renewed investor confidence.
Developers, Owners, Investors - 25.60%
Hotel Chains & Property Operators - 26.90%
Consultants, Designers, Contractors, and Asset Managers - 23.10%
Associations, Government, Academia - 1.0%
TravelTech, OTAs, Agents, Vendors, and Others - 21.50%
Tourism Attraction, Independent Hotel, Integrated Resort Owner, Cruise Owner/Operator – 1.60%
#HJC2025 spotlighted the forces reshaping Japan’s hospitality landscape through its three focused summits. The Hotel Investment Summit Japan examined the market’s evolving fundamentals—from rising labor and construction costs to human capital strategies, the redevelopment of aging properties, and the surge of inbound tourism driving renewed investor confidence.
The Hotel Design Summit Japan explored the convergence of wellness, heritage, and sustainability, emphasizing how Japan’s design ethos continues to blend tradition with forward-thinking innovation.
Rounding out the program, the Hotel Revenue Summit Japan delved into operational leadership, sustainability in performance, emerging technologies, and the growing influence of branding and loyalty in shaping the guest experience.
Blending deep market intelligence with future-minded dialogue, #HJC2025 inspired attendees to explore new pathways for growth, innovation, and sustainability across Japan’s hospitality sector.
Rounding out the program, the Hotel Revenue Summit Japan delved into operational leadership, sustainability in performance, emerging technologies, and the growing influence of branding and loyalty in shaping the guest experience.
Blending deep market intelligence with future-minded dialogue, #HJC2025 inspired attendees to explore new pathways for growth, innovation, and sustainability across Japan’s hospitality sector.
Looking Ahead: HJC2026
Continuing its legacy, HJC will return in 2026 on October 7 and 8 for its 5th edition at a new venue to be announced soon. Gear up for an inspiring assembly of industry movers and shakers—where strategy meets innovation in Japan hospitality.
Japan’s hospitality industry is entering an era defined by creativity, collaboration, and reinvention. #HJC2026 will bring together leaders from across investment, design, and operations to explore how innovation, cultural authenticity, and sustainability are shaping the next generation of Japanese hospitality.
Continuing its legacy, HJC will return in 2026 on October 7 and 8 for its 5th edition at a new venue to be announced soon. Gear up for an inspiring assembly of industry movers and shakers—where strategy meets innovation in Japan hospitality.
Japan’s hospitality industry is entering an era defined by creativity, collaboration, and reinvention. #HJC2026 will bring together leaders from across investment, design, and operations to explore how innovation, cultural authenticity, and sustainability are shaping the next generation of Japanese hospitality.
From reimagining guest experiences to redefining value through technology and design, the conference will serve as a space for bold ideas and practical strategies—where global perspectives meet Japan’s distinctive hospitality DNA.
Stay tuned on our social media channels for updates on the 2026 agenda, featured speakers, and opportunities to be part of this forward-thinking dialogue.
For more information, visit: https://hospitality-japan.com/ or https://www.hospitalityjapanconference.com/
Contact: delegate@hospitality-asia.com
Stay tuned on our social media channels for updates on the 2026 agenda, featured speakers, and opportunities to be part of this forward-thinking dialogue.
For more information, visit: https://hospitality-japan.com/ or https://www.hospitalityjapanconference.com/
Contact: delegate@hospitality-asia.com
About Hospitality Asia
Hospitality Asia Event Series is the region’s premier media, events, and B2B knowledge platform for the hotel and travel industry. Its flagship conferences span major hospitality hubs, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan—each featuring three curated summits on hotel investment, design, and revenue strategy.
This distinguished series features a lineup of premier events, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference #HIC, Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC, Hospitality Thailand Conference #HTC, Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC, Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC, and Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC. In 2026, the event series will introduce the inaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference #HSKC. In 2026, Hospitality Asia will also introduce the Travel Byte Summit Asia #TBSA to HIC, HTC, and HPC.
Jointly owned, produced, and managed by Linfay Media Limited and Hospitality Asia Media Pte. Ltd., Hospitality Asia has established itself as a defining conference brand in Asia’s tourism and hospitality sector. The platform is purposefully designed to engage a broad spectrum of senior leaders—including C-suite executives, VPs, GMs, and Directors—who drive operations and lead critical business decisions.
To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.
Hospitality Asia Event Series is the region’s premier media, events, and B2B knowledge platform for the hotel and travel industry. Its flagship conferences span major hospitality hubs, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan—each featuring three curated summits on hotel investment, design, and revenue strategy.
This distinguished series features a lineup of premier events, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference #HIC, Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC, Hospitality Thailand Conference #HTC, Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC, Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC, and Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC. In 2026, the event series will introduce the inaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference #HSKC. In 2026, Hospitality Asia will also introduce the Travel Byte Summit Asia #TBSA to HIC, HTC, and HPC.
Jointly owned, produced, and managed by Linfay Media Limited and Hospitality Asia Media Pte. Ltd., Hospitality Asia has established itself as a defining conference brand in Asia’s tourism and hospitality sector. The platform is purposefully designed to engage a broad spectrum of senior leaders—including C-suite executives, VPs, GMs, and Directors—who drive operations and lead critical business decisions.
To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.