05:27 PM EDT, 06/05/2025 (MT Newswires) -- H World ( HTHT ) said late Thursday it has entered the Laotian market for the first time by signing four hotel management agreements.

The new hotels will be developed in Vientiane and Luang Prabang in partnership with Lao Kunpeng Industrial, Yuting Hotel Investment Management, and KP Construction Sole, the company said.

The projects include two Intercity Hotels, one in Vientiane near Wattay International Airport and another in Luang Prabang's historic center, set to open in 2026 and 2027, respectively, the company said.

A JI Hotel will open along the Mekong River in downtown Vientiane in early 2026, while an Orange Hotel near Vientiane International Airport is scheduled for Q3 2026, the company added.