Vancouver, B.C. – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, hosted the 23rd Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic in July of this year. This tournament, supported by over 30 partner sponsors, a fully sold-out field of golfers, and a dinner attended by over 175 guests raised valuable funds for two charities this year: the ALS Society of BC and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.
Giving back to the communities where we live, work and operate is woven into the fabric of Coast Hotels and reflects our core values. Supporting the vital work of these organizations is truly a privilege. Takamasa Machiura, President & CEO, Coast Hotels Limited
Hannah Marazzi, Executive Director of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, said the contribution will help the centre continue developing and delivering Holocaust-based anti-racism and social justice education programs. Partnerships like this are vital to preserving our history and carrying forward its lessons against hatred and intolerance.
Coast Hotels also maintains a personal connection to the ALS Society of British Columbia: Shuhachi Naito, a former executive and long-time Coast Hotels Ambassador for whom the tournament is named, passed away of ALS in 2014.
It was through Shu that we came to understand the critical impact of the ALS Society of British Columbia’s support for patients, families and medical research. Mark Hope, Senior Vice President, Development, Coast Hotels
We are incredibly grateful for the long-time support of Coast Hotels through their annual golf classic. This contribution directly influences the quality of life of thousands who have been affected by ALS in BC and the Yukon. Support from community partners like Coast Hotels allows us to continue providing vital services, funding essential research and working toward a future where ALS is a treatable disease. Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director, ALS Society of British Columbia
This year’s Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic raised more than $100,000 and has surpassed $1.4 million in charitable donations since its inception.
About Coast Hotels
Each Coast Hotel property is as unique as the destinations they are located in, yet they all have something in common: friendly service and our always pleasant amenities. Coast Hotels offers properties throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Washington State in cities large and small. As one of North America’s fastest-growing hotel brands, Coast Hotels owes its continued expansion to its friendly service, prime locations, value, and guest satisfaction. Coast Hotels owns and franchises hotels under the Coast Hotels brand and manages hotels on both a Coast Hotels branded and independent basis.
About APA Hotels
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, APA has a network of more than 620 properties and over 93,000 rooms in Japan making it the country’s largest hotel group. It also has one hundred percent ownership of Coast Hotels, the brand, and owns the six “by APA” hotels in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, Prince George, Edmonton, and Calgary. APA is known for their urban-style hotel concept that delivers high-quality, highly functional, and environmentally friendly hotels to the market.
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Brigitte Diem-Guy
VP Revenue Strategies & Communication
Coast Hotels
