Super OYO tagged hotels increase 5X to reach 1000; OYO to end FY24 with 1500 Super OYOs
Global hospitality technology company, OYO, announced that its ‘Super OYO’ tagged hotels have surpassed 1000 mark, spread across over 140 cities in India.
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OYO to add 50 homestays and hotels as it unveils plans to boost tourism in Rameswaram
Global hospitality technology platform OYO will open homestays, hotels and walking trail to promote tourism in Rameswaram.
Leisure travel rules the roost this monsoon: OYO
As monsoon sweeps across the country, global hospitality technology company, OYO, shared some interesting travel trends.
OYO to support first generation hoteliers to facilitate 1000 hotel expansion in new markets
Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced that it will add more than 1000 hotels as part of the Accelerator Program by December 2023.
OYO to open 300 hill station hotels this summer
Global travel technology company OYO is expanding the number of hotels across key mountain getaways in India to capitalize on the summer vacation rush
OYO introduces “Stay Now Pay Later” for summer vacationers in India
Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced a Stay Now Pay Later (SNPL) option to provide Indian travellers greater flexibility while planning their summer travels.
Domestic travel dominates this summer with 92% travellers planning Indian trips
With the onset of summer, many people look forward to getting away from their mundane daily routines and embarking on exciting travels.
OYO announces 60% discount for nearby international destinations
Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced a special discount scheme for Indian tourists planning to visit Southeast Asia and Middle East for summer holidays.
OYO to double Char Dham hotels seeing record demand
Global travel technology company OYO has announced that it will double the number of properties available for the Char Dham Yatra 2023.
OYO offers up to 70% discount on Hari Raya holiday bookings in Malaysia
Global hospitality technology company OYO is offering a special discount scheme for Hari Raya holidays in Malaysia.
OYO joins the cricket fever, launches special offers
As the 16th season of India’s professional Twenty20 cricket league progresses, OYO has a special delight in store for all the cricket fans.
OYO plans to double premium hotels in 2023
Global hospitality technology platform OYO has announced that it plans to double the number of premium hotels in India in 2023.
Industry reflections to the Indian Union Budget 2023-2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there is a huge potential in the tourism sector which holds huge opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship for the youth.
OYO writes to NCLT to expedite MCA inquiry on FHRAI EC
Global travel technology company, OYO in a recent letter to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) requested the tribunal to expedite the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' (MCA) investigation on…
OYO had 4.5 lakh bookings on New Year Eve, says founder Ritesh Agarwal
In a series of tweets during New Year's Eve 2022, Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO of OYO spoke about the “busiest day of the year” for the travel technology company.
OYO contributes to ‘Invest in Denmark’, buys Nordic-based Bornholmske Feriehuse
The acquisition underlines OYO’s commitment to ‘Invest in Denmark’ towards accelerating the growth of travel and tourism in the market
50% travellers plan to take monsoon trip outside city limits, says OYO
As per global hospitality technology company, OYO’s Monsoon Travel Report 2022, Indian travellers expressed high travel intent for intercity roadtrips
These are India’s top spiritual travel destinations
Tracking consumer travel sentiment across India, global travel technology company, OYO, has published 'India's Treasure Trove of Cultural Travel 2022' report
OYO adds over 1250 new corporates since March 2022
The recovery is led by small and medium enterprises, traditional business houses & conglomerates, startups, travel management companies
OYO unveils free stay after 5 nights
In a bid to boost travel in post-pandemic India, hospitality technology platform OYO announced that its customers will be eligible for a free stay after every 5 night stays
Oyo buys Europe-based Direct Booker
The recent buy will strengthen the SoftBank-backed company’s presence in Europe, especially in Croatia where it already has nearly 1,800 vacation homes on its Belvilla platform and over…
Where is India heading this summer post lockdown?
In December 2021, as travel opened domestically, most respondents had preferred travelling mostly to meet their family and friends after a long time due to the pandemic
Hotelbeds joins hands with OYO to expand in the US
Hotelbeds has just announced a new partnership with OYO securing special rates and exclusive offers for its clients at the hotel chain's properties across the United States
Jammu & Kashmir and OYO promote entrepreneurship with homestays
To encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of the state, OYO has partnered with the government of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to launch a state-wide initiative – ‘Crown of Incredible…
OYO Travelopedia 2021: Indian traveller busy with workcations
According to OYO Travelopedia, nearly 65% of respondents have travelled in the past 6 months and a majority of them visited their loved ones
Oyo joins hands with Microsoft to digitally transform travel industry
Microsoft and OYO have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies
Microsoft invests $5 million in Oyo
Microsoft has invested $5 million in SoftBank-backed Oyo, according to a regulatory filing, ahead of the Indian hotel chain's plan to go public
Microsoft continues to dabble in travel with its potential OYO investment
Indian hospitality start-up OYO found a new godfather as reports claimed that software giant Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy some stakes in the budget hotel chain ahead of its…
OYO launches COVID-19 hotel partner bereavement support
OYO has announced ‘Samarthan by OYO’, which includes several welfare benefits for the families of hotel partners and home-owners, deceased due to COVID-19
OYO raises USD 660 million debt from investors
OYO has raised a term loan B (TLB) funding of USD 660 million from global institutional investors
Oyo, Airbnb, EaseMyTrip and Yatra come together to launch CHATT
Leading players of the OTA industry in India have come together to back and enable an industry association - Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT)
OYO shows vaccination status of hotel staff on app
OYO has rolled out VaccinAid, a vaccine visibility initiative to drive awareness and social reinforcement among small and medium hotels and homes to get vaccinated against COVID-19
MG Group announces direct connectivity integration with OYO Group
MG Group has announced direct connectivity with OYO INDONESIA.
Johor Bahru top choice for domestic travel in Malaysia
As domestic and regional travel picks up steam in many parts of the world in tandem with the relaxing of travel restrictions, OYO has moved to capture the early travel trends, in the first…
New hygiene processes at OYO contributes to 60% occupancy levels in August
The introduction of new ‘Sanitised Stays’ safety measures has helped OYO build consumer confidence and boost occupancy
FICCI and OYO join hands for online certification in hospitality industry in post-COVID world
FICCI and OYO have come together to develop and design an online training and certification course specifically for the hospitality industry
Fir Badhega India! OYO pays ode to the spirit of India with its touching digital campaign
Looking at the world from a consumer’s eyes, in this new normal, the biggest concern is safety and sanitisation as they step out of their homes. Understanding this, OYO has rolled out…
Leading by example! OYO’s senior leaders check-in at different hotels to experience ‘Sanitised Stays’
OYO introduced several measures and initiatives to minimize the impact as well as innovate to meet the new standards of good quality travel
Feed for Good! OYO initiates food drive for the needy across six cities
Standing together with the government and local administration efforts during these tough times, OYO is organising a food drive initiative, ‘Feed For Good’ across six cities in India to…
OYO Thailand offers free rooms to healthcare practitioners serving at frontlines of Covid-19
OYO will offer free rooms at two of its partner hotels for the entire duration of the state of emergency to healthcare practitioners treating Covid-19 cases in Bangkok and Pattaya.…
OYO joins hands with Apollo Hospitals to offer support for quarantine facilities
Hotel chain OYO has been working closely with Apollo Hospitals to develop and support accommodation requirements of suspected Covid19 patients requiring quarantine/self-isolation. This…
Gaining ground: OYO partners with Germany’s e-domizil to steer European expansion
With Europe spearheading the vacation and urban home rental trend globally, OYO is betting big on expanding in the continent. OYO Vacation Homes and its brand Belvilla, a vacation homes…
OYO lays off 1800 employees in India, China and it’s just the start
OYO has scaled back its growth and has fired around 600 of its 12,000 China employees and 1,200 India employees.
What can you learn from OYO, Grab, Google and leading hotels at Direct Booking Summit
The Direct Booking Summit: Bangkok taking place on 19-20 February has announced a world-class line up of speakers who will share their hotel marketing, revenue and distribution expertise…
Oyo receives USD 1.5 billion investment amid losses
Indian start-up superstar Oyo has received a nod from its board for a USD 1.5 billion investment from Softbank and RA Hospitality.
Wirecard and OYO join hands for hassle-free bookings
Wirecard, the global innovation company for digital financial technology and OYO, the hospitality business chain, have announced that they are exploring collaboration opportunities to…
Travel tech this week: Free food on trains when you book with EaseMyTrip
Eating while riding a train is a unique experience that one should not miss out on. In order to elevate customers’ experience, EaseMyTrip is offering free food when users book. Meanwhile,…
OYO partners with Meituan Hotels to extend reach in China
OYO Hotels and Homes has announced a year-long strategic partnership with Meituan, one of China's leading e-commerce platforms.
OYO now has 500K rooms in China; to invest USD 100m
OYO Hotels & Homes has announced that it has now become the largest single hotel brand in China and continues to maintain the second spot at the hotel group level in the country.
OYO to invest USD 300m in “newest home market”
OYO Hotels & Homes celebrates its growth in the US by announcing plans to invest USD 300 million over the next few years.
Battling Yourself: OYO Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal on how to succeed in China
Within a span of 18 months, OYO is now the second largest hotel chain in China boasting 450,000 rooms in 10,000 OYO hotels present in 320 cities. The fast-growing hospitality start-up is…
World domination: OYO schemes to rule the world
Entering new markets and dominating new territories, OYO, it seems, has plans to rule the world (the hospitality world, that is). Here’s an overview of what the company has been up to…
OYO, Ctrip sign strategic partnership
OYO founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal has announced at the Skift Forum that OYO and China’s OTA juggernaut Ctrip formed a strategic partnership.
India: An OYO was booked every 0.50 seconds
According to OYO's Summer Booking Index, overall bookings in India have increased by 119% compared to the same period last year (January-March).
OYO moves into Europe with @Leisure Group acquisition
OYO has agreed to acquire Amsterdam-based @Leisure Group, a vacation rental company in Europe which manages holiday homes, parks and apartments.
OYO turns up the music with house parties and events in India
India's fast-rising hotel brand OYO has announced the launch of OYO Near You, featuring house parties, wine tastings, comedy shows, workshops and more.
OYO signs first-ever distribution partnership with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds and OYO Hotels & Homes has announced a strategic global distribution partnership, representing OYO’s first distribution partnership with a bedbank.
Oyo says konnichiwa
Fresh from receiving a significant investment from Airbnb, Indian unicorn Oyo has struck a joint venture with Softbank Corp. to launch a hotel business in Japan.
OYO sets out to become ‘household name’ in the Philippines
After India, China, Malaysia, Nepal, UK, UAE and Indonesia, OYO Hotels and Homes has announced its eighth international destination, the Philippines.
OYO to invest more than USD 100 million in Indonesia
Fast-growing hospitality brand OYO Rooms is set to expand its presence in the South-East Asian market.
City Vibes: OYO to redesign facades of 1000+ hotels in India
OYO, South Asia’s largest and one of the world’s fastest growing hotel chains, has announced that it’s refreshing its hotels through the new City Vibes campaign.
Money matters: OYO raises USD 1 billion aimed at global expansion
OYO has raised a total of USD 800 million in the latest financing round led by SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA) through SoftBank Vision Fund, with participation from existing investors…
Wizard of OYO: New loyalty programme to woo customers
OYO, South Asia’s largest hotel chain, announced the launch of OYO Wizard, a new membership program designed to recognize and reward frequent customers.
MakeMyTrip Ltd renews OYO partnership
India’s largest online travel services provider, MakeMyTrip Ltd, formally announced that it entered an agreement with award-winning budget hospitality company OYO. The agreement entails…
Travelport and OYO announce new hotel content deal
Travelport and OYO, India’s largest network of hotels, have announced a new agreement whereby 6,000 hotel properties offered by OYO will be made available through Travelport’s Travel…
