BW to open official hotel of Universal Studios Japan

BANGKOK – Best Western International is joining hands with Universal Studios Japan to open Best Western Premier Hotel Osaka Bay. Announced in a press conference on April 4, Best Western Premier Hotel Osaka Bay is Universal Studios Japan’s official hotel. A twelve-storey hotel with 190 rooms will begin construction in April 2008 with a planned opening of July 2009.

Universal Studios Japan is Osaka’s answer to Tokyo Disneyland. The third movie-based theme park in the Universal Studios' family, it was the first opened outside of the United States. Visitors experience live-action shows and amusement park rides inspired by some of the more popular Universal Studios' films, including Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator. The park also features a number of American-style restaurants centered on movie themes.

“As the world's largest hotel chain, we share a similar business model with Universal Studio. With 61 years history of Best Western hospitality excellence and over 90 years of Universal Studio’s unique entertainment record, we both have achieved and succeeded to offer our guests the most enjoyable experience. It is our commitment to provide best services to the guests that truly makes this a great partnership,” Glenn de Souza, BW vice president International Operations Asia, said.