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Rendering of JI Hotel by the Mekong River in Vientiane – Image Credit H World Group
H World Group has signed agreements to open four new hotels in Laos, marking its entry into the Laotian market with planned openings between 2026 and 2027.
H World Group Limited has finalized four hotel management agreements to establish its presence in Laos. Hotels are set to open in Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
The agreements involve the launch of three H World brands to the Laotian market: Intercity Hotel, JI Hotel, and Orange Hotel. The first property, Intercity Hotel Vientiane, is expected to open in early 2026 near Wattay International Airport and the Sanjiang Area. The JI Hotel Vientiane Mekong Riverside will follow this, also slated for an early 2026 opening, which will be located along the Mekong River in downtown Vientiane.
The Orange Hotel Vientiane International Airport is scheduled to commence operations in the third quarter of 2026. It will be situated near the airport and the Sanjiang Area, marking the first international expansion of the Orange Hotel brand outside China.
The fourth property, Intercity Hotel Luang Prabang, will open in 2027. It will be located in the historic city center and blend local cultural elements with the brand’s signature design.
These projects are being developed in collaboration with three investment partners: Lao Kunpeng Industrial Co., Ltd., Yuting Hotel Investment Management Co., Ltd., and KP Construction Sole Co., Ltd. The partners have expressed confidence in the collaboration, highlighting H World’s operational capabilities and brand reputation as key factors.
The expansion into Laos is expected to cater to the growing number of international tourists visiting the country, particularly from China. According to the Laos National Tourism Administration, more than 1.97 million international tourists entered Laos via the China-Laos Railway in 2024, with Chinese tourists accounting for over 60% of these visitors.
