New General Manager Appointment: BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel / HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

## Announcement of New General Manager Appointment
**Takeshi Torii appointed as General Manager of two hotels, aiming for further growth in their 3rd anniversary year, leveraging his long career in the hotel industry.**

**BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel, and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) are pleased to announce the appointment of Takeshi Torii as the General Manager of both hotels, effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026.**

Torii has built his career primarily in the food and beverage division and has been involved in the overall management of hotel operations as the Deputy General Manager of these hotels.

With this appointment, he will leverage his long-standing, field-oriented experience to maximize the unique worldviews and features of both hotels, aiming to provide an even richer stay experience for guests from Japan and abroad.

## Message upon Appointment

"I am honored to be appointed to the significant role of General Manager for two unique hotels, BELLUSTAR TOKYO and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, and I feel a great sense of responsibility and high expectations.

My mission is to ensure our hotels continue to offer a 'memorable stay' for all our guests amidst the diversity and dynamism of Shinjuku.

Both hotels will mark their third anniversary in May 2026. I feel a great sense of significance in taking on this role as we move to the next stage, while cherishing the value and the accumulation of challenges we have built over these three years. By valuing the thoughts and strengths of each and every associate* above all, and by further refining the unique value that can only be experienced here, we will continue to strive to be the hotels of choice."

*At Tokyu Hotels, employees are referred to as "Associates."

## Takeshi TORII

**Biography**

- Born January 1970, from Yokohama, Kanagawa
- April 1990: Joined Tokyu Hotel Chain Co., Ltd.
- April 1990: Assigned to the restaurant division at Ginza Tokyu Hotel
- February 2001: Transferred to the pre-opening office for Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
- April 2020: Appointed as General Manager of Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu
- October 2021: Transferred to the pre-opening office for BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel / HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel
- October 2023: Appointed as Deputy General Manager of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel / HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

## Hotel Overview

### BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel

A luxury urban hotel where you can enjoy a special space away from the hustle and bustle of the ground. It features interiors interwoven with traditional Japanese culture and stunning views. On the top floors, you can enjoy creative dining experiences, a spa that reflects the seasons, and return to yourself in the sky penthouses.

18F & 39-47F, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6233-8800 (Main)

### HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel

A lifestyle hotel that serves as a base for fully enjoying the town of Kabukicho. The guest rooms are spaces where you can immerse yourself in the lingering excitement and joy from the entertainment facilities. "JAM17 DINING & BAR," connecting the hotel and the city, is a new social hub that continues to emit new energy to the world.

18F & 20-38F, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-6233-8888 (Main)