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INVESTEL: A New Era for the Hospitality Sector

In June 2025, INVESTEL, a dedicated M&A and real estate platform focusing on the hospitality industry, will kick off its full-scale operations. This platform is designed to connect sellers and buyers of hospitality properties, including hotels, ryokans, and vacation rentals, addressing the myriad challenges faced by the sector, such as a shortage of successors, declining business performance, and decreased asset liquidity in rural areas.

Key Features of INVESTEL

1. Hospitality-Centric Platform

INVESTEL is uniquely tailored to cover a wide range of accommodation properties, from small Airbnb units to luxury resorts, accommodating both large and small M&A deals.

2. Comprehensive Support from Experts

The platform boasts a team of seasoned financial advisors, tax specialists, and legal professionals well-versed in the hospitality sector to assist with everything from operational continuity to regulatory compliance and post-merger integration (PMI).

3. Transparent Negotiation Model

INVESTEL promotes a trustworthy matching process between sellers and buyers, guiding them through direct engagement, meetings, and contracts. Professional support is also available for contract negotiations, document preparation, and property viewings.

4. Ongoing Support Post-Transaction

This platform extends its services beyond the sale, offering a structured approach to reorganization and operational revival after transactions, including operational outsourcing, customer engagement support, and staffing solutions.

Background and Necessity for the Service

Japan faces significant demographic challenges, including an aging population and urban migration, causing a labor shortage in crucial industries like tourism and hospitality. Many property owners find themselves overwhelmed with the costs of renovation, operational continuity, and succession issues. Conversely, there is a burgeoning interest in entering and expanding within the hospitality market, driven by a resurgence in inbound tourism and local development initiatives.

Despite these dynamics, the industry has encountered problems such as a lack of transparency regarding investment decisions and a misunderstanding of its unique structure, leading to difficulties in creating suitable matches between sellers and buyers. To address these issues, INVESTEL began a closed service in August 2024 with select partners and property owners, responding to numerous inquiries from both sellers and buyers, thus underscoring the urgent need for an expert, transparent M&A platform focused on the hospitality sector.

As of June 2025, INVESTEL has reported over 200 seller inquiries and more than 2,000 prospective buyers nationwide, reflecting an increasing demand for its services.

Vision and Future Developments

According to Nakamura, Vice President of Nowhere Group, investing in the value of hospitality properties is integral to building a sustainable tourism ecosystem and supporting local communities. This platform strives not only to facilitate property transactions but also to invigorate regional economies and preserve the livelihoods of local residents through a cyclical approach to investment.

Strengthening Collaborations

To achieve its ambitious goals, INVESTEL plans to enhance collaborations with support service providers well-versed in the hospitality industry. By partnering with experts in finance, law, tourism PR, and talent acquisition, INVESTEL aims to fortify its support framework tailored to local challenges.

Additionally, it intends to promote partnerships with tourism revitalization funds and regional financial institutions, aligning with long-term strategies for financing and operational reconstruction to bolster community revitalization efforts.

Enhancing Global Connectivity

As part of its expansion strategy, INVESTEL will strengthen its collaboration with international investors and operators, providing multilingual support across English, Chinese, and Korean to establish connections in the global hospitality M&A market.

Utilizing AI for Future Growth

Furthermore, plans are in place to develop management and matching functionalities enhanced by AI, aiding in investment evaluations and facility operations to support decision-making for hospitality operators and investors alike.

Looking ahead, INVESTEL aims to serve as a hub for regional revitalization by not just facilitating property sales but also by contributing to turning underutilized properties into integral components of local development initiatives.

For more information, please visit the official INVESTEL website: INVESTEL Official Site

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Nowhere Group Inc.
• - Location: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - President: Takeshi Takeuchi
• - Established: 2019
• - Business Activities: Conceptualization, operation, cleaning, real estate transactions, M&A in the hospitality sector
• - Official Website: Nowhere Group

For inquiries, please contact:
Press Contact: Hiratsuka
Email: hiratsuka@nowhere.group