H World Group Limited, a leading developer of leased and owned hotels in the People's Republic of China, has announced its plans to expand, with a focus on the franchising and management of hotels. The company is responsible for operating multiple hotels under its proprietary brands, including HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Starway Hotel, Ibis Styles Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Manxin Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Madison Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. H World Group Limited was founded in 2005 as Huazhu Group Limited, but recently changed its name in June 2022. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.