A British luxury hotel operator said Thursday it plans to open a large-scale hotel near Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan, in 2029, as demand for accommodation is expected to grow in the bay area aided by the opening of a casino.The 817-room hotel will consist of two buildings and operate under three brands -- InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Resorts, according to InterContinental Hotels Group plc.The new hotel will be a 10-minute boat ride or drive from a new integrated resort with a casino that is expected to open on the nearby artificial island of Yumeshima in the …READ FULL ARTICLE