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Hanting launches 'two lows, two highs' business model

Hanting, Huazhu Group's economy hotel brand, launched a 'two lows, two highs' business model on August 21, 2026, using modular design, self-service check-in and robot delivery to cut construction and operating costs while raising room count and traffic. Hanting said flagship-store per-room construction cost can fall by up to 40% and public-area cost allocation by up to 50%.