Oyo Plans $300 Million U.S. Expansion and 12 Other Hospitality Trends This Week
Photo Credit: OYO Hotel in Killeen, TX. Oyo Hotels & Homes
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This week in hospitality, India-based startup Oyo aims to majorly increase its presence in the U.S. and Langham CEO Stefan Leser discusses his goal of expanding into key cities in Europe. Plus, we talk to Shiji's chief operating officer about how the tech company best serves hotels in the China market.
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Oyo Plans $300 Million U.S. Expansion With Focus on Major Cities: Sometimes it’s obvious when a company is growing too fast. This doesn’t appear to be one of those times. Oyo wants to be everywhere customers want to vacation.
Hong Kong-Based Langham Is on the Prowl for Acquisitions in Europe: Langham has expanded in North America, China, and Australia, but not in Europe, where its acquisition of The Langham, London, gave it the brand. A new wave of development earmarks Europe as a priority, and the company wants to enter the resort space as well. But before all that can happen, it needs to further raise brand awareness.
Skift Tech Forum: Shiji Helps Hotels Crack China Market With À La Carte Approach. Shiji is one of the
