20 Years of Hua An, Global Hotel Group Ranks Again
July 14th, the 2024 Global Hotel Group Rankings were officially released by HOTELS magazine. Hua An Group rose to fourth place from fifth last year, surpassing InterContinental Hotels Group.
Figure: 2024 Global Hotel Group Rankings
From its inception in 2005 as the first HanTing hotel in Kunshan to its current status as a global hotel management group with over 100 million rooms under management, Hua An has consistently adhered to long-termism and high-quality development strategies, continuously deepening its brand, technology, membership, and other aspects. This ranking upgrade not only reflects Hua An's high-quality development but also symbolizes the growing influence of Chinese hotel brands on the global market.
Ranks Again, China Hotels Take Center Stage
According to sources, there were 20 mainland Chinese hotel groups in this year's TOP50 list, occupying a significant position. This is fundamentally reflected in the continuous strengthening of comprehensive competitiveness among Chinese hotel groups on the global stage.
It is worth noting that international top-tier publication The Economist recently published an article highlighting the rise of Chinese brands, mentioning Hua An Group as a representative of Chinese mainland brands that are highly sensitive to market changes and continuously expanding their services in depth and breadth. The South China Morning Post also mentioned that Chinese hotel groups have a vast network, localized operations, profound understanding of Chinese tourists' needs, and mastery of technology.
Now, the Chinese hotel group has become an indispensable component of the global hospitality industry, with "China Hotel" already established as Next Level. For example, Hua An's branded hotels have perfected their smart hardware functions, provided personalized services, and offered competitive room rates, earning praise from many international friends.
From a technological perspective, in 2008, Hua An developed its HPMS hotel management system; in 2013, it pioneered free Wi-Fi coverage throughout all scenarios; this year, it launched the "10-second check-in" new front-end mode on its "Hua Manager" platform, allowing guests to complete their entire stay process with a single operation.
Figure: Hua An's Innovative Front-End Mode
In terms of products, HanTing 3.5 has overall designed a cozy atmosphere, providing lighter experiences for guests; self-service scenarios have been comprehensively renewed, growing from a single-function hotel to a national travel convenience station.
Full-season brand-new product 5.0 further elaborates on the East Asian lifestyle philosophy and showcases Chinese service confidence.
In 2024, Hua An achieved an occupancy rate of over 80% in China's market, showcasing its stable operation capacity and system resilience in a high-intensity competitive environment.
Persistent High-Quality Development, HanTing Tops Global Brand List
Outside of the group's overall ranking upgrade, Hua An's national hotel brand, HanTing, also achieved a breakthrough in this year's HOTELS list. In the "Global TOP50 Hotel Brands" list, HanTing ranked first, demonstrating its strong market coverage and brand development resilience.
Figure: The Global TOP50 Hotel Brands List
As Hua An's most representative national hotel brand, HanTing's continuous growth has embodied the company's 20-year commitment to "national real needs." Through optimizing spatial structures, introducing smart hardware, expanding diverse consumer lines, and driving standardization and cost-effectiveness improvements in operations, HanTing has achieved dual safeguards for user experiences and investment returns.
From HanTing's inception to the present day, Hua An Group has developed into a industry leader with over 30 brands under its belt. In addition to national brands like HanTing, there are economy-friendly hotel brands like HaiYou, mid-range hotel brands like QuanJi, and high-end hotel brands like JingZi, City, HuaJianDang, ShiBoGuan, etc., making the Hua An brand matrix more complete. In this year's "Global TOP50 Hotel Brands" list, QuanJi ranked fourth, further verifying the Hua An brand strategy as it gradually takes effect in different sub-markets.
Figure: The New HanTing Hotel Opened in 2025
In terms of store development, Hua An has consistently focused on "high-quality" keywords. On one hand, it continues to bring high-quality hotel supplies to consumers; on the other hand, through eliminating, updating low-quality stores, and renovating hotels, it creates a "sample" for existing hotels in the market.
In addition to optimizing its brand system and store development, Hua An has also made systematic improvements in service mechanisms. These mechanism innovations have become key nodes supporting Hua An's high-quality growth.
For example, on July 7th, Hua An will upgrade its "price guarantee" membership pricing safeguard, transmitting the promise: "If you book at a higher price, you'll get a refund; if you book at a lower price, you can still cancel." This mechanism targets users who pre-book through Hua An's APP, providing a reliable guarantee for hotel prices and addressing consumers' pain points in booking hotels. For its 2.8 billion membership system, it has woven a safety network.
Aside from the price guarantee, Hua An will also introduce various convenient services throughout the guest experience process. Members can use APP to pre-book and check-in quickly, reducing wait times while improving service efficiency. Meanwhile, based on its dynamic tiered membership mechanism, Hua An will continue to enrich user rights, making services more precise and personalized.
Now, Hua An's development has shifted towards "high-quality development," with continuous improvement in brand systems, product capabilities, and service quality setting the stage for a new starting point over the next 20 years.