Yuji Fujioka, senior executive officer, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (left) and Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton at the signing ceremony (right) — Photo by Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced that the company entered into a management agreement with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. scheduled to open Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort in 2023. Constructed by Mitsubishi Estate and Kajima Corporation, this will be Hilton's first property on Miyako Island, located approximately 300km southwest from Okinawa's main island.

Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort will join Hilton's portfolio of six hotels in Okinawa presently operating under two brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton.

Known for its clear blue waters and home to the popular Yonaha Maehama Beach, Miyako Island is a popular resort destination among Japanese locals. Located on the waterfront close to the photogenic Irabu Bridge that connects the islands of Miyako and Irabu, facilities offered by the new-built 329-room hotel include restaurants, fitness amenities, meeting and function spaces, as well as a banquet hall, swimming pool, spa, chapel and an executive lounge and ocean-view rooftop bar.

Over the years, Okinawa has become an increasingly popular tourist destination for those seeking a tropical beach vacation in Japan. The Miyako Shimojishima Airport Terminal was also opened in March 2019, offering both international and domestic flights, further enhancing the accessibility and popularity of Miyako Island.

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