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We strive to make the lives of our patrons easier by multiplying revenue channels and using our technological expertise to maximize demand.

157K+ storefronts are using
our tech globally

  • For maximising revenue
  • To build online presence across channels
  • To reach more guests & optimise experience
  • For hassle-free operations
  • To build a brand loved by both travellers & city dwellers

Our Story

2013

Opens first OYO with our patron Rajesh Yadav at C68 South City 1, Gurugram, India

2013

Launched oyorooms.com

2014

Receives Series-A funding

2015

Launched the OYO App

2015

Expanded to 100 cities and crossed 10,000 rooms

2016

Expanded to Malaysia, first region outside India

2016

Introduced dynamic pricing to capitalize seasonality, demand surges and special events.

2016

Hit the one million checkin mark for the first time

2017

Launched OYO Townhouse, a mid-market brand at handpicked locations for discerning travellers

2018

Expanded outside of Asia - UK

2018

Expanded to China and Indonesia

2018

Launched OYO OS for property managers to ensure hassle-free operations

2018

Launched long stay rental service under “OYO Life”

2018

Launched customer loyalty program “OYO Wizard”

2019

Launched in US, Europe and Middle East

2019

Launched OYO Lite, a lighter version of our consumer app and Yo! Chat, automated customer service

2019

Introduced OYO Workspaces - a well designed flexible friendly co-working space

2019

Acquired @Leisure group to enter vacation homes business across 40 countries

2020

OYO has crossed the 50 million app downloads mark globally

2020

OYO launched Sanitised stays- a safety protocol for all its hotels and homes

2020

Launched Discover OYO, a low cost new user acquisition engine

2021

OYO app crossed 100 million download mark

2021

Launched OTA powerplay, a subscription product patrons can opt-in to boost storefronts’ rankings on popular OTA channels

2021

Launched VaccinAid, a feature that shows vaccination status of the hotels’ staff on the OYO app

2021

Launched OYO360, a self onboarding platform for our patrons

Ritesh Agarwal

Ritesh Agarwal

OYO Hotels & Homes was founded by Ritesh Agarwal, the first resident Asian to be accepted to the Thiel Fellowship (started by Paypal founder Peter Thiel). Travelling across India at the age of 17, Ritesh stayed in more than 100 bed and breakfasts, guest houses, and hotels to realize there was a massive dearth of affordable and good-quality hotels in the unbranded budget hotel category.

Ritesh Agarwal

Aditya Ghosh

Aditya Ghosh

Aditya Ghosh is a seasoned business leader with over 22 years of experience. Aditya is currently a member of the Board of Directors at OYO. Most recently, he was the CEO at OYO Hotels & Homes- India & South Asia.

Aditya Ghosh

Bejul Somaia

Bejul Somaia

Bejul Somaia is a Partner at Lightspeed India Partners LLP, which advises Lightspeed Venture Partners, a global venture firm with more than USD 7 billion under management.

Bejul Somaia

Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik

Dr. Deepa Malik, Padma Shri, Khel Ratna & Arjuna Awardee, is India’s first paraplegic woman biker, swimmer, rallyist & India’s first ever female Paralympic medalist. She has continually risen above all odds, while also enabling people with disabilities through her foundation Wheeling Happiness. She also serves as the President of the Paralympic Committee of India and has led the most successful Paralympic Team in Indian history at Tokyo 2020.

Deepa Malik

Troy Alstead

Troy Alstead

Troy worked with the Starbucks Corporation for 24 years having most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. He is also on the Board of Topgolf Group Ltd, Harley-Davidson Inc, and Levi Strauss & Co.

Troy Alstead

W. Steve Albrecht

Dr. W. Steve Albrecht

Dr. W. Steve Albrecht: Steve is the former president of the American Accounting Association and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and has served on boards of 10 corporates

W. Steve Albrecht