On February 11, 2026, in Shanghai, H World Group Limited made an announcement regarding the launch of Hanting Inn, a new economy hotel brand. This initiative is aimed at catering to changing travel requirements and promoting scalable, asset-light expansion strategies. Hanting Inn will operate under the umbrella of H World Group Limited, a prominent global hospitality company listed on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol HTHT and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under code 01179. This move signifies the company's commitment to innovating its offerings to meet the demands of the modern traveler.