 SHANGHAI, China, July 09, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Huazhu Group Limited NASDAQ: HTHT and HKEX: 1179 Huazhu or our, a world-leading hotel group, announced that Steigenberger Hotels AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huazhu, and Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH Co. KG Porsche Design Group signed a license agreement to jointly develop a new unique and exclusive hotel brand named Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels. This hotel brand will be positioned as a luxury lifestyle brand. Steigenberger Porsche Design Hotels are expected to be launched in selected international metropolises. 