Outdoorsy names Yuan as new CTO
US: Outdoor travel marketplace Outdoorsy Holdings has announced that Han Yuan has joined the company as chief technology officer [CTO].
OYO elevates Kumar to CFO role
India: Hospitality chain OYO has promoted deputy chief financial officer [CFO] Rakesh Kumar to the role of CFO ahead of its long-anticipated initial public offering [IPO], which had been scheduled to close before the end of 2023.
OYO to add 500 holiday homes to Dubai portfolio in 2024
UAE: Indian hospitality chain OYO is aiming to add 500 holiday homes to its portfolio in Dubai in 2024 in order to cater to growing demand for flexible-term accommodations from digital nomads.
OYO aiming to raise $250m in pre-IPO funding round
India: According to reports, Indian hospitality chain OYO is seeking to raise $250 million from investors in a pre-IPO [initial public offering] funding round.
OYO promotes Kumar to deputy CFO position
India: Hospitality chain OYO has promoted Rakesh Kumar to the role of deputy chief financial officer [deputy CFO] ahead of its long-anticipated initial public offering [IPO], which could close before the end of 2023.
Brian Chesky: What we learned from his Diary of a CEO podcast
Worldwide: Airbnb co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, joined entrepreneur and ‘Dragon’s Den star, Steven Bartlett, on his Diary of a CEO podcast to discuss his career and life this week.
OYO in talks with Apollo to refinance $660m loan before IPO
India: Indian hospitality unicorn OYO is in talks with private equity firm Apollo Global Management to refinance a $660 million loan as the chain aims to reduce its debt in preparation for its initial public offering [IPO].
Emma Villas debuts on Italian Stock Exchange
Italy: Siena-based villa rental and tour operator, Emma Villas, is going public via an initial public offering [IPO] on the Italian Stock Exchange.
Indian OTA Yatra set for imminent IPO
India: Indian online travel agency Yatra Online Limited is set to launch its initial public offering on 15 September, ahead of what is expected to be a busy period for IPOs in the country.
Senior departures at OYO ahead of IPO
India: Two senior figures at Indian hospitality unicorn Oyo have left the company before its proposed November IPO.