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01 September 2023

Daily Newsletter

01 September 2023

Marriott opens Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Japan

The hotel features 43 guestrooms and suites, with certain rooms offering views of nearby Mount Wakakusa.

Upasana Mukherjee August 31 2023

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has announced the opening of Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the Japanese city of Nara, reported Travel News Asia.

The hotel is situated on the western edge of Nara Park and brings together Japanese architecture and the greenery of a conventional Japanese temple garden, which is part of the hotel grounds.

The garden was formerly a part of the family temple of the Fujiwara clan, which was founded in 710 AD.

The hotel features 43 guestrooms and suites, with some rooms offering views of the nearby Mount Wakakusa.

It also includes deluxe rooms and suites which either offer private in-room hot springs or open-air baths.

The Luxury Collection vice-president and global brand leader Philipp Weghmann was quoted by the news outlet as saying: "Shisui is a rare and exceptional property that is intrinsically connected to Nara and its scenic natural beauty.

"Through its exquisite design, impeccable service and an array of luxurious amenities, the hotel defines the destination and transforms it into a truly exceptional experience for visitors."

The design and interiors of the hotel were created by Japanese architectural firm Kengo Kuma and Associates.

The hotel's reception lobby, restaurant and lounge are located in a wooden building originally erected in 1922 as the house of the governor of Nara.

The hotel has a classical Japanese roofed gate as its main entrance. It also features a spa offering volcanic hot springs in two private rooms, a bar, a fitness facility and two restaurants.

The property is situated in the Yoshikien area, surrounded by World Heritage sites such as the Kofukuji temple, the Kasuga Taisha shrine and the Todaiji temple.

It is a ten-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara train station, providing access to Kyoto city within 35 minutes and Osaka city within 45 minutes, and 48km from Osaka Itami International Airport.

Demand for upscale and luxurious products has been rising steadily in the travel and tourism sector

The increased need for privacy, a greater focus on health and wellbeing, a desire to tick off ‘bucket list’ experiences, the tendency to take longer trips, the focus on eco-tourism, and an increase in millionaires means the theme of premiumization will continue to grow in importance. The travel industry will experience a surge in demand for higher-end and customized offerings as experiential consumption keeps growing. While premiumization attracts only a small number of global travelers, it is a valuable revenue stream for companies as it is unlikely to be impacted by external factors like economic downturns.

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