The Westin Tokyo is currently enjoying brisk sales and expects business to continue to thrive as consumers presently have a propensity to spend money on luxurious food and accommodations, the hotel¡¯s general manager said recently.
¡°I believe consumers are showing a more positive attitude toward spending money as they want satisfying experiences, rather than giving into depressing news all the time,¡± Dietmar Kielnhofer said.
The relatively weak yen and Tokyo¡¯s successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics also helped brighten consumer sentiment, prompting The Westin Hotel to have a fantastic year in 2013, he said.

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