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APA Group Takes Compact Luxury Hotels to North America
6/1/2026
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- APA Group announced it will export its compact, high-efficiency hotel model to North America.
- The Tokyo-based chain is targeting the upscale hospitality market in the region.
- CEO Isshi Motoya, the founders’ 55-year-old son, said the move aims to boost international revenue.
- The expansion follows a Japanese tourism surge driven by a cheap yen despite demographic headwinds.
