“Adding Bangkok and Jakarta bases is a critical step in our business plan,” said Akira Segawa, Fujita Kanko’s President and CEO. “Southeast Asia is a strategically important market - an increasingly strong inbound market for Japan, and also a very popular destination for Japanese travelers.” Mr. Segawa stressed the importance for the company of maximizing business opportunities in Southeast Asia. “We’ve built a broad range of hospitality expertise, and offer some of Japan’s most upscale, exquisite properties. We’re eager to welcome more international travelers, and to build local businesses, including opening hotels, in other Asian markets.”