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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Ritesh Agarwal of OYO Rooms

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2019

What began as a budget hotel platform by the 21-year old has grown to encompass holiday homes and corporate accommodation. OYO has made no secret of its ambition to become the largest hotel chain in the... Read More

Opinion / Online

What happens to rate parity when Airbnb is an online travel agency?

By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | June 11, 2019

As lines blur between platform and provider, there are some real questions around rate parity and price competitiveness in this brave new world. Read More

News / Distribution

OYO talks up hospitality chain growth as it expands distribution strategy

By Kevin May | June 4, 2019

OYO Rooms now has distribution deals in place with every major online travel agency around the world. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: When OYO Rooms bought @Leisure - anatomy of a deal

By Kevin May | May 24, 2019

@Leisure's CEO Tobias Wann, who will become CEO for vacation homes at OYO Global, agreed to speak to PhocusWire during the recent Phocuswright Europe event in Amsterdam. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Airbnb plays down competition, says it welcomes new entries into home-sharing

By Jill Menze | May 16, 2019

Speaking at Phocuswright Europe, Airbnb managing director of EMEA Jeroen Merchiers claimed: “We’re not obsessed with any individual company.” Read More

News / Online

OYO Rooms acquires European rental brand @Leisure Group for €360M

By Kevin May | May 1, 2019

The acquisition marks the first big international investment by India-based OYO and puts it feet first in the Europe marketplace for private accommodation. Read More

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News / Distribution

OYO enters experiences space with “OYO Near You”

By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2019

OYO will offer activities such as comedy shows, wine tastings and live music at some of its OYO Townhouse properties in India. Read More

News / Distribution

OYO strikes first bedbank deal, Hotelbeds gives it 60,000 buying outlets

By Kevin May | April 15, 2019

Hotelbeds has become the first third-party bedbank to sign a distribution deal with India-based OYO Rooms. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb confirms investment in Indian hospitality brand OYO

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2019

The rumors are confirmed, and the deal is estimated between $100 million and $200 million. Read More

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News / Distribution

OYO teams up with Yahoo to launch home rental business in Japan

By Jill Menze | February 22, 2019

OYO is expanding its affordable housing services to Japan, in a joint effort with Yahoo dubbed OYO Life. Read More

News / Distribution

Can OYO capture the unbranded hotel market in the U.S. and Europe?

By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes is expanding again, debuting in the United States and ramping up operations in Europe. Read More

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News / Distribution

OYO sees rapid growth Indonesia, commits $50M to expansion in the Philippines

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2019

OYO continues its rapid expansion with a ramp up in Indonesia and launch in the Philippines. Read More

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News / Distribution

OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019

OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips. Read More

News / Startups

OYO launches in Indonesia, will invest $100 million and reach 35 cities

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Indian hospitality startup OYO has launched in Indonesia, starting with 30 properties operated under lease or franchise agreements in three cities. Read More

News / Distribution

Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund. Read More

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