Prnewswire·2025-11-17 12:00Core Insights - H World Group Limited reported strong third-quarter results for 2025, driven by its asset-light expansion strategy, loyalty ecosystem, and digital capabilities [1][3] Financial Performance - Hotel GMV reached RMB 30.6 billion, an increase of 17.5% year-on-year, while total revenue grew 8.1% year-on-year to RMB 7.0 billion [1] - Revenue from manachised and franchised hotels rose 27.2% to RMB 3.3 billion, highlighting the effectiveness of the asset-light model [1] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to RMB 2.5 billion, up from RMB 2.1 billion in the same period last year, reflecting improved operating efficiency and healthier margins [2] Strategic Initiatives - The company opened over 2,000 hotels year-to-date and is on track to achieve its target of 2,300 gross openings in 2025 [3] - H Rewards, the loyalty program, surpassed 300 million members, making it one of the largest hotel loyalty ecosystems globally [3][4] - Members booked 66 million room nights in Q3, a 19.7% increase year-on-year, indicating rising engagement with the brand [4] Operational Expansion - As of September 30, 2025, H World operated 12,702 hotels with 1,246,240 rooms globally, having opened 749 hotels in Q3 and expanded into 89 additional Chinese cities year-on-year [5] - The company remains optimistic about long-term growth prospects in China and abroad, supported by strong franchise demand and a scalable digital infrastructure [5]