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Supporting Hotel Succession and Revitalization

The specialized M&A and investment support platform for accommodations, INVESTEL, operated by Nowhere Group Co., Ltd., has embarked on a significant initiative by expanding its operational area nationwide in Japan. With a mission to assist both accommodation owners and investors, INVESTEL is now actively seeking partners aligned with its philosophy and vision to drive the business forward.

The Vision Behind INVESTEL

INVESTEL aims to offer a new form of asset formation and business succession through 'hotel investment', ensuring that the intrinsic value of accommodation facilities is passed on to future generations. The recent call for partners is a crucial step towards realizing this mission.

The Background of Partner Recruitment

Japan's hospitality industry is currently facing several structural challenges. Factors such as an aging population, declining rural demographics, and a shortage of successors compound issues like increased capital investment requirements and labor shortages. At the same time, renewed inbound tourism demand and policies encouraging Japan as a tourism hub are transforming the perception of accommodation facilities from mere operational entities to attractive opportunities for investment and succession.

However, there remains a fragmented support system in areas like M&A, finance, real estate, and legal/taxation matters. This disjointedness makes it challenging for accommodation owners and investors to make informed decisions with a cohesive support structure.

This gap needs to be bridged to firmly establish 'hotel investment' as a recognized option in society, which hinges on co-creation with specialized partners. The foundational idea is to reconnect the operational, regional, and capital aspects of hospitality management, ensuring that the value is transmitted to the next generation.

The Nature of Partnerships at INVESTEL

The partnerships sought by INVESTEL are not simply transactional arrangements but embody a commitment to 'co-creating' the platform together. These partners will not only collaborate on specific projects but engage in profound discussions about what support is genuinely required for accommodation owners and investors, addressing how to spread the concept of 'hotel investment' in society, and considering the sustainable future of accommodation facilities in various regions.

Goals with Partners

INVESTEL is dedicated to pursuing initiatives alongside its partners aimed at:

• - Expanding support systems for both accommodation owners and investors
• - Building transparent and secure schemes through collaboration with professionals and financial institutions
• - Accumulating and publishing M&A case studies and data to enhance market integrity
• - Nationwide implementation of revitalization projects for regional hotels, ryokans, and vacation rentals

Through these efforts, INVESTEL aspires to create a world where accommodation facilities are seen not as businesses that terminate but as assets that are passed on and nurtured.

Future Prospects

INVESTEL envisions establishing an ecosystem where the concept of 'hotel investment' is rooted in Japan through co-creation with partners. This will enable accommodations, regions, and investors to experience sustainable growth collectively.

We eagerly await the opportunity to connect with comrades who are ready to shape the future of the hospitality industry together.

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Company Overview

• - Company Name: Nowhere Group Co., Ltd.
• - Location: 2-25-10 Yayoi-cho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Takeshi Takeuchi
• - Established: June 2019
• - Business Scope: Production and development of small-scale accommodations, operation of short-term rentals, operational commissions, support for sale/M&A of accommodation real estate, cleaning services
• - Service Platform: M&A platform for accommodation, ‘INVESTEL’
• - Website: https://investel.jp/