H World Group has signed four hotel management agreements in Laos, expanding its presence in South-east Asia as part of its international growth strategy.

The signing ceremony took place in the Laotian capital, Vientiane, on May 29, 2025. The move marks H World’s first venture into Laos and aligns with its asset-light and international expansion approach.

The new hotels, located in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, are being developed in collaboration with three local investment partners: Lao Kunpeng Industrial Co., Yuting Hotel Investment Management Co., and KP Construction Sole Co. – the developments involve H World’s upper-midscale and midscale brands.

One of the projects, Intercity Hotel Vientiane, is being developed with Lao Kunpeng Industrial Co. It will be located near Wattay International Airport and the Sanjiang area and is scheduled to open in early 2026. A second property, Intercity Hotel Luang Prabang, also backed by Lao Kunpeng Industrial Co., will be situated in the centre of Luang Prabang and is expected to open in 2027.

The third project, JI Hotel Vientiane Mekong Riverside, is being developed by Yuting Hotel Investment Management Co. and will be located along the Mekong River in central Vientiane, due to open in early 2026. This will be the first JI Hotel in Laos and the second in South-east Asia, following the JI Hotel Orchard in Singapore.

The fourth property, Orange Hotel Vientiane International Airport, is being developed by KP Construction Sole Co., located near the airport and the Sanjiang area. Slated to open 3Q2026, this will be the first Orange Hotel to open outside China.

All three partners cited H World’s operational systems and brand structure as factors in the collaboration. The partnership is expected to contribute to the development of hospitality services in Laos.

Zhu Xiaogang, president of H World Asia Pacific, said: “This signing of four hotels in Laos is an important step for H World in promoting localised management and building a deeply rooted network across the region.

“We are confident that these projects in Laos will become the highlights in H World’s development in the region.”

Source: https://www.ttgasia.com/2025/06/09/h-world-group-enters-laos-with-four-hotel-management-agreements/