The Berlin-based HR Group is further strengthening its rapid expansion. The acquisition of ten hotels from H World International has been finalized. The portfolio includes seven IntercityHotels and three Steigenberger-branded properties. The hotels will continue to operate under their current, well-known brands as franchise properties. In total, ten hotels, 280 employees, and more than 1,600 rooms will now be integrated into the operational structure of HR Group. All existing contracts, including supplier agreements, remain unchanged.

In addition, H World International and HR Group have extended the existing franchise agreements for the Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig and IntercityHotel Schwerin, further strengthening their long-term collaboration. Ruslan Husry, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of HR Group, stated: “I would like to thank the dedicated H World International team for the trustful collaboration throughout the entire transaction process. I am very much looking forward to successfully continuing the operations of the IntercityHotel and Steigenberger properties together with our new colleagues. As the largest multi-brand hotel operator in Europe, HR Group will ensure that these hotels are future-ready with our operational expertise and forward-thinking digital strategy.”

“We have worked diligently with Ruslan Husry and his entire team to create a win-win partnership. With this transaction, H World International executes on its asset-light strategy, assuring continued investments into the hotels and working with Europe’s fastest growing white label hotel operator, HR Group,” says Oliver Bonke, Chief Executive Officer of H World International and Managing Director of Steigenberger Hotels GmbH.

“All hotels continue to carry their current, well-known brands and benefit from H World’s global distribution power with its H Rewards loyalty program. We trust HR Group’s expertise as a leading hotel operator and franchisee. This agreement secures a promising future for our relationship and these hotels.” With the acquisition of these seven IntercityHotels and three Steigenberger properties, the number of hotels operated by HR Group across ownership, lease, and management in Europe now exceeds 200.

The following ten hotels and their respective locations will be integrated into HR Group’s operational structure:

• IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost
• IntercityHotel Bonn
• IntercityHotel Ingolstadt
• IntercityHotel Braunschweig
• IntercityHotel Mannheim
• IntercityHotel Hildesheim
• IntercityHotel Kassel
• Steigenberger Conti Hansa Kiel
• Steigenberger Hotel Bremen
• Steigenberger Hotel Dortmund

IntercityHotels are synonymous with mobility, design, comfort, and service and are strategically located in major German cities. Their central locations provide easy access to key attractions, business hubs, as well as train stations and airports. The hotels feature modern design and contemporary services. The Steigenberger brand, on the other hand, represents heritage properties with outstanding comfort and warm hospitality. These ten hotels perfectly complement the existing HR Group Hotels & Resorts portfolio.