Hospitality groups expand portfolios in California and Japan

Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (LDHG) has expanded its Southern California presence by entering a full hotel management partnership with the Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim. This transition follows a period of operational consulting that began in July 2026, during which the hotel reportedly saw a 60% improvement in key guest satisfaction metrics.

In Japan, IHG Hotels & Resorts is introducing its Noted Collection brand to Tokyo with two upcoming properties. The first is a 207-room conversion in Shinjuku, partnered with SC Capital Partners, which is expected to open in 2027. The second is an 81-room new-build in Ginza, scheduled for a 2029 opening in partnership with An Consulting. The Noted Collection brand is designed to allow independent properties to maintain their unique identities while utilizing IHG’s commercial platforms and loyalty programs.