Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Holds the 18th MGH AWARD Ceremony

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Ryo Sugiyama) held the '18th MGH AWARD' ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Tsunashima Mitsui Club.

The 'MGH AWARD' is an annual recognition program held every June to honor outstanding achievements and contributions made by staff members and partner companies involved in operations and management across the company's hotels nationwide and at headquarters. In its 18th year, this year's ceremony recognized 59 individual awardees, 15 teams, and 7 partner companies. By sharing daily efforts and accomplishments, participants celebrate each other's successes and further elevate hospitality standards.

Message from President and CEO Ryo Sugiyama

Last year presented significant uncertainties, including sudden shifts in inbound tourism due to global circumstances. Amid these challenges, I sincerely appreciate everyone's dedication to consistently delivering personalized and optimal service to our guests. The achievements of today's awardees embody our company's values and serve as a guiding light for all staff. Let us continue to adapt to change and jointly realize our vision of becoming 'a hotel that leaves lasting memories.'

The awards are structured across multiple categories, each recognizing excellence from different perspectives:

Best Staff Award

Awarded to 55 individuals who demonstrated exceptional performance in guest hospitality, service quality improvement, operational enhancements, and team contributions. Their achievements spanned diverse areas, from guest experience to business performance.

Happy Card Grand Prize

Five recipients were selected—individuals and teams combined. From 111 Happy Cards submitted last year, the most memorable and heartwarming guest stories were chosen. During the ceremony, the selection rationale for each card was read aloud, deeply moving the audience with touching stories.

※ The Happy Card is one of the recognition programs designed to highlight outstanding actions and initiatives. Supervisors nominate staff based on exemplary behaviors, such as guest feedback, and the President and CEO presents the award.

THE BEST HOTEL

The 'Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier' received this top honor, awarded as the overall best among all categories. General Manager Yoshihara commented, 'I am proud that the collective efforts of our opening team and partner companies have culminated in this highest honor among 40 hotels.'

In total, nine awards were presented during the MGH AWARD ceremony.

The accomplishments of this year's awardees exemplify our core values and serve as a benchmark for all staff. Moving forward, under our slogan of 'responding flexibly and swiftly to any situation,' we will continue delivering guest-centered service. By sharing moments of joy and感动 with our guests, we remain committed to creating value and achieving our vision of becoming 'a hotel that leaves lasting memories.'

Hotels Operated by Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management

Under the vision of offering 'a rich and refreshing stay like a garden,' Mitsui Garden Hotels has established its brand tagline as 'Stay in the Garden' and operates 34 properties domestically and internationally. With designs that reflect local characteristics and signature 'breakfasts to look forward to,' these hotels cater not only to business travelers but also to leisure, retreat, rejuvenation, and long-stay guests.

Additionally, the company operates three locations of 'The Celestine Hotels,' positioned as destination hotels where the stay itself is the purpose, and three 'sequence' lifestyle hotels that allow guests to enjoy 'freedom in time and lifestyle' at their own pace. Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management continues to expand its brand portfolio to meet diverse needs, guided by the philosophy of creating 'memorable hotels' and 'hotels that engage the five senses of discerning guests.'