The hotel in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, which was the main venue for the G7 Hiroshima Summit, returned to normal business on the 24th, and the general manager of the hotel reflected on the interview, "I am relieved that it was completed safely without any major problems."
The Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima, located on Ujina Island in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, was reserved as the main venue for the summit from the 7th of this month, but returned to normal business at noon on the 24th.
Haruo Hirase, general manager of the hotel, told NHK on the 24th, "I thought my biggest mission was to create an environment where I could concentrate on the meeting, so to be honest, I am relieved that it was completed safely without any major problems."
At this summit, President Zelensky of Ukraine suddenly decided to participate face-to-face and stayed at this hotel.
General Manager Hirase recalled, "I was really surprised when I heard that President Zelensky was here just before, and I hurriedly assembled a team to respond."
The round table used by the leaders for the meeting has been moved from the upper floor to another space on the first floor, and they are considering opening it to the public in the future.
In addition, the hotel has left objects for the summit so that visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the summit.
General Manager Hirase said, "I think it was a unique opportunity for not only the hotel but the whole of Hiroshima Prefecture to attract attention from the world, and I would like to convey the charm of Hiroshima together with you."