IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in the hospitality industry, is excited to reveal its sponsorship of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, as well as the UK Pavilion. This partnership underscores IHG’s dedication to expanding its footprint in Japan and the broader Asia Pacific region.

Osaka is preparing to host millions of visitors, both domestic and international, from April to October, as the city once again serves as the venue for this global exhibition, centered on innovation, education, and international collaboration. With 10 hotels in Osaka and a rapidly expanding portfolio of over 50 properties across ten diverse brands in Japan, IHG is perfectly positioned to support this landmark event.

IHG’s role as a Supporting Partner of the UK at Expo 2025 underscores its alignment with the event’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The company leverages its expertise in sustainable travel, digital innovation, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. This partnership also highlights IHG’s ongoing dedication to advancing Japan’s objectives of boosting domestic tourism and welcoming over 40 million international visitors in 2025, with its diverse portfolio of top-tier brands and accommodations catering to every traveller’s needs.

Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director – Japan & Micronesia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said “Japan has always been a key market for IHG, and our sponsorship of the UK Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is a testament to our passion for growth and commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality in this dynamic region. Through it, we will showcase IHG’s leadership in hospitality while reinforcing the strong business and cultural ties between the UK and Japan.”

In 2024, Japan achieved a new milestone by welcoming 36.8 million international visitors, surpassing its previous record of almost 32 million in 2019. IHG, the second-largest hotel group in the country, marked a significant milestone of its own, celebrating 60 years of operations in Japan while reflecting on its rich history and announcing plans for continued expansion.

Headquartered in Windsor, England, IHG is also one of the primary sponsors for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025, playing a crucial role in the UK’s presence at the event. Through its partnership with the UK Department for Business and Trade, IHG’s support will help enhance the Pavilion’s efforts to build new partnerships, highlight British innovation, and contribute to economic development.

Carolyn Davidson, Commissioner General for the UK at Expo 2025, said: We are delighted to have IHG as a sponsor of the UK Pavilion, a brand that represents British excellence in the hospitality industry and a company with a significant presence in Japan. Working with IHG as a sponsor strengthens our ability to foster meaningful connections between UK and Japanese businesses, while highlighting the best of British hospitality and innovation to an international audience.”

Japan plays a pivotal role in IHG’s ongoing global expansion and is a central focus in its strategic growth for the Asia-Pacific region. Last year, the company achieved a major milestone with over 1,000 hotels now operational in the region.

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