H World Group Marks 20th Anniversary and Unveils Quality-Driven Growth Strategy

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H World Group (NASDAQ: HTHT) marked its 20th anniversary on November 3, 2025 and announced a quality‑driven growth strategy called Vision 2030. The company plans to operate more than 20,000 hotels in 2,000 Chinese cities by 2030, targeting roughly 15% market share in China. Vision 2030 rests on three pillars: brand leadership across multi‑brand tiers, a membership ecosystem (H Rewards >280 million members), and a self‑developed full‑stack technology backbone for bookings, operations, and analytics.

H World reported a footprint of 12,000+ properties across 19 countries, >2 billion guests to date, and over RMB 300 billion in industry investment; HOTELS Magazine 2025 ranks H World 4th globally by room count.

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• Target >20,000 hotels in China by 2030
• Aiming ~15% China market share by 2030
• H Rewards membership >280 million members
• 12,000+ properties across 19 countries and regions
• Welcomed >2 billion guests to date
• Contributed >RMB 300 billion in industry investment
• Ranked 4th globally by room count (HOTELS Magazine 2025)

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HongKong: 01179), a leading global hospitality group, marked its 20th anniversary by announcing a new strategic phase focused on supply-side innovation and quality growth. The company plans to operate more than 20,000 hotels in 2,000 Chinese cities by 2030, aiming for approximately 15% market share.

At the Partners Day event in Shanghai, H World Founder and Executive Chairman Ji Qi expressed his long-term confidence in China's economy and hospitality sector:

"I remain firmly optimistic about China, the hospitality industry, and H World. China's hotel industry holds tremendous potential — the real opportunities lie in supply-side reform."

H World Group Vision 2030: Scaling with Quality

Ji said H World's growth strategy centers on three pillars – brand leadership, a powerful membership ecosystem, and an advanced technology backbone.

• Brand Leadership: Multi-brand portfolio spanning mass-market to luxury — including Hanting, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, IntercityHotel, and Crystal Hotel — supported by industrialized supply chain capabilities and strong brand equity.
  
  
• Membership Advantage: The H Rewards membership program has surpassed 280 million members, making it the world's largest hotel loyalty platform, driving direct bookings and repeat stays.
  
  
• Technology Backbone: A self-developed, full-stack digital platform covering booking, operations, and analytics powers real-time management and personalized experiences for guests and franchise partners.

A Foundation for the Next Twenty Years

Nearly 4,000 franchisees, investors, and partners joined the celebration as the company reflected on its journey from a single hotel in 2005 to more than 12,000 properties across 19 countries and regions.

To date, H World has welcomed more than two billion guests and contributed over RMB 300 billion in industry investment. According to HOTELS Magazine 2025, H World ranks 4th globally among hotel groups by room count, with Hanting recognized as the world's largest single hotel brand and JI Hotel among the top five.

"H World is committed to delivering high-quality growth and becoming the infrastructure of China's hospitality industry," Ji said. Our mission is to make 'Chinese hospitality' resonate globally, and to build inspiring spaces that redefine travel experiences in China and around the world."

About H World Group Limited

Headquartered in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT; HK: 01179) is a leading global hospitality company with a diversified portfolio including Steigenberger Icons, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, HanTing, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, among others. The Group emphasizes asset-light operations, digital innovation, and strategic brand development to drive sustainable international growth.

For more information, please visit H World's website: https://ir.hworld.com

For media inquiry, please contact:

Lihuan Wang media@hworld.com 
Zheming Xing zheming@taskforce-china.cn
Zhibin Lang zhibin.lang@taskforce-china.cn

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FAQ

What is H World’s Vision 2030 target for hotel count and market share (HTHT)?

H World aims to operate more than 20,000 hotels in 2,000 Chinese cities by 2030 targeting about 15% market share.

How large is H World’s loyalty program H Rewards as of November 3, 2025 (HTHT)?

H Rewards has surpassed 280 million members, described as the world’s largest hotel loyalty platform.

How many properties and guests has H World reported (HTHT)?

The company reported 12,000+ properties across 19 countries and has welcomed more than 2 billion guests to date.

What technology does H World say supports its growth strategy (HTHT)?

H World cites a self‑developed full‑stack digital platform for booking, operations, and analytics powering real‑time management.

What industry ranking does H World hold by room count (HTHT)?

According to HOTELS Magazine 2025, H World ranks 4th globally among hotel groups by room count.

What investment contribution has H World reported to the industry (HTHT)?

H World reported it has contributed over RMB 300 billion in industry investment since inception.