APA Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Historical-revisionist publications and China boycott
Political books associated with former president Toshio Motoya and distributed in APA hotels rejected or minimized established accounts of Japanese wartime conduct. The publications triggered criticism in China and South Korea; Chinese authorities called on businesses and travelers to avoid APA properties.
2007
Falsified earthquake-resistance data
Several APA hotels were found to have falsified structural-safety data. Reports indicated that some buildings had only around 70 percent of the legally required earthquake resistance, raising serious questions about construction compliance and guest safety.