Coast Hotels Announces Leadership Transition as Long-Serving Executive Steps into Advisory Role

Strategic transition reflects Coast Hotels continued focus on growth, stability, and continuity in development

Vancouver, B.C. – January 19, 2026 – 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, announced today that long-time executive Mark Hope will be stepping down from his role as Senior Vice President, Development, effective March 2, 2026, after 32 years with the company.

Hope has chosen to transition from his full-time role to focus more on family, a decision that Coast Hotels fully supports. Following his transition, he will continue to contribute to the organization as Executive Advisor on a part-time basis, providing strategic guidance and continuity for Coast Hotels long-term growth plans.

Hope will also continue to lead the organization of the Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic, the renowned charity golf tournament he has built into a signature event for the brand.

“We are deeply grateful for Mark’s leadership, commitment, and more than three decades of service to Coast Hotels,” said Takamasa Machiura, President & CEO, Coast Hotels Limited. “His influence can be seen across our portfolio, our partnerships, and the many leaders he has mentored. We are pleased he will continue to support Coast Hotels in this new advisory role.”

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 930 properties and over 132,000 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 seven “by APA” hotels in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary, and Seattle. APA is recognized for its urban-style hotel concept, delivering high-quality, highly functional, and environmentally friendly hotels to the market.