Howard Johnson China
Howard Johnson International
Howard Johnson International is a top-tier hotel management company, managing around 500 hotels in 17 countries worldwide. The company was originally founded as an ice cream stand inside a chemist shop by Howard Dearing Johnson in 1925 in Massachusetts, US.
In 1990, after some 65 years of steady growth both within the US and worldwide, Howard Johnson was acquired by Wyndham Worldwide, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. For further information, see www.hojo.com and www.wyndham.com/main.wnt.
Howard Johnson China
Howard Johnson International entered China in July 1999, and was soon awarded the official license of national hotel management. The company’s aim is to introduce into China the most advanced industry practices in hotel management, integrating fully with local cultures, in properties across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
- Plaza Royale – deluxe hotels in a prime location
- Plaza – 5 star deluxe hotels in a prime location
- Business Club Hotel – 5 star hotels for high-end business travelers, in downtown locations
- Hotel – 4 star contemporary business hotels for value-conscious business travelers
- Resort – 5 star resorts, a paradise for all seasons and occasions
- All Suites – offering home-style living for those who have traveled a long way from home
The company currently operates 23 hotels in 13 cities in mainland China. Our target is to be a premier and leading international hotel brand in the market, and to operate 100 hotels by 2010 in Greater China, in all the major cities, with over 50,000 rooms.

