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Summary of the Conference Call on Atour Hotel Industry Company Overview - Company: Atour Hotel - Industry: Hotel Industry Key Points and Arguments Store Opening and Closing Plans - Atour Hotel expects to reach approximately 2,050 stores by the end of 2025, with plans to open 100-105 new stores in Q4 2025, aiming for nearly 500 new openings for the entire year [1][2][3] - As of Q3 2025, Atour has opened a total of 1,970 stores, with 146 new openings in Q3 alone, marking a quarterly high [2] - The company has closed 41 stores so far in 2025, with an expected total closure of 70-80 stores for the year, indicating better-than-expected operational performance [4][10] Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) and Market Performance - RevPAR showed a slight decline in July and August 2025, with July at 366 RMB and August at 396 RMB, reflecting a year-on-year decrease [7][8] - In September, RevPAR dropped to 300 RMB, down approximately 3.2% year-on-year, attributed to the end of summer traffic and insufficient business flow [9] - During the National Day holiday, RevPAR increased, primarily driven by Average Daily Rate (ADR) [13] Market Conditions and Competitive Landscape - The hotel industry is experiencing intense competition, which has led to actual performance falling short of initial budget expectations [10] - The company has adopted a conservative approach in its 2025 budget, based on 2024 benchmarks, but is still striving to meet its targets despite market challenges [10] Membership Growth and Retail Performance - Atour's membership base grew rapidly, adding 8.5 million members in Q3 2025, although the number of effective members has slightly decreased [3][25] - The retail segment has seen significant growth, with a record online sales performance during the 618 shopping festival, driven by new product launches and increased repurchase rates [19][21] Future Outlook and Strategic Planning - For 2026, Atour aims for a growth target of at least 1.5%, with plans to finalize the budget by late November or early December [15][16] - The company has a pipeline of 787 store projects as of Q3 2025, indicating ongoing expansion efforts [17] Marketing and Sales Strategies - Atour is optimistic about its marketing strategies for the upcoming Double Eleven shopping festival, having prepared in advance to capitalize on potential revenue opportunities [22][23] - The company is leveraging synergies between its retail and hotel businesses, enhancing customer experience and driving sales through cross-promotional strategies [24] Regional Performance Insights - Post-holiday performance in East China remained stable compared to the previous year, with expectations of increased demand due to upcoming large events [14] Additional Important Information - The average daily rate (ADR) in August 2025 was 460 RMB, down 3% from the previous year, while occupancy rates increased to 86% [9] - The company has implemented a traffic light system for internal assessments based on budget performance, which may impact employee incentives [11][12]