Global hospitality firm IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced its sponsorship of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, alongside their support for the UK’s Pavilion at the event.

This partnership emphasizes IHG’s commitment to expanding in Japan and the Asia Pacific region. With Osaka expected to attract millions of visitors from April to October during the global event, IHG has positioned itself well with a local portfolio of ten hotels and over 50 properties throughout Japan.

Abhijay Sandilya, IHG’s managing director for Japan and Micronesia, expressed: “Japan has always been a key market for IHG. Our sponsorship of the UK Pavilion is a testament to our focus on growth and delivering exceptional hospitality here.”

In alignment with Expo 2025’s vision of Designing Future Society for Our Lives, IHG aims to showcase its leadership in hospitality and strengthen the ties between the UK and Japan. As a global corporation based in Windsor, England, IHG’s sponsorship enhances the UK Pavilion’s efforts to foster collaboration and showcase British innovation.

Carolyn Davidson commented, “We are thrilled to have IHG as a sponsor, representing British excellence in the hospitality sector, and enhancing our ability to create valuable connections between UK and Japanese enterprises.”

With Japan’s tourism expected to grow, IHG aims to play a significant role in meeting the goal of attracting over 40 million international visitors in 2025, leveraging its extensive network of quality hotels.