OYO Joins Hands with Yatra to Strengthen Business Travel Offerings

OYO Joins Hands with Yatra to Strengthen Business Travel Offerings

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on July 12, 2025

Hospitality tech firm OYO has entered a strategic partnership with leading online travel platform Yatra, bringing over 500 company-serviced hotels under mid-premium and premium brands to Yatra’s booking platform for the first time. These hotels will cater specifically to the rising demand in the business travel segment across India.

The hotels listed include OYO’s SUNDAY, Palette, Clubhouse, Townhouse, Townhouse Oak, and Collection O brands. The collaboration covers key business hubs like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, along with fast-growing industrial and transit corridors.

OYO plans to list 1,000 more company-serviced hotels on Yatra by September 2025, enhancing Yatra’s accommodation offerings in emerging metros, where business travel is expanding due to infrastructure growth and regional economic activity.

India’s business travel sector reached $38.2 billion in 2024, making it the 8th largest market globally and 4th in Asia-Pacific. The OYO-Yatra partnership aligns with this growth by offering curated business accommodation solutions with added benefits such as:

  • Standardized amenities like clean linen, AC rooms, Wi-Fi, and hygienic washrooms
  • Centralized billing and GST-compliant invoicing
  • Flexible cancellation/rescheduling policies
  • Expense tracking and dedicated account managers for corporate bookings

Yatra, with over 800 large corporate clients and 10,000+ SMEs, earns 65% of gross bookings from corporate and B2B travel. This partnership adds substantial value to its users by expanding quality lodging options in previously underserved regions.

Earlier this year, OYO launched Oravel Travel Solutions, a vertical focused on corporate travel, offering end-to-end services like smooth check-ins, meal plans, event support, and custom holiday packages.

Speaking on the development, Varun Jain, COO of OYO, shared:

“While direct demand continues to be our mainstay, contributing nearly 80% of our total business, we are now looking to tap into a niche segment of business travelers who are exploring emerging business hubs. This partnership also opens up opportunities to cater to companies embracing blended travel programs, combining business and leisure.”

Commenting on the partnership, Sabina Chopra, Co-founder and COO,Yatra Online Limited said, "At Yatra, we are committed to simplifying travel for India Inc. Our strength lies in serving the complex needs of corporate travelers across segments, and this partnership with Oravel Stays Limiter is a natural extension of that focus. We are integrating OYO's portfolio of premium and mid-premium properties like Townhouse Hotels and Sunday hotels into our platform, we are enhancing our ability to offer quality inventory in emerging business hubs - where demand is growing and consistency is key. This partnership will enable us to deliver greater choice, value, and flexibility to our clients, reinforcing our leadership in the corporate travel ecosystem."

According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the business travel market is on track to return to pre-2019 levels by 2025, backed by strong corporate earnings and a rise in in-person meetings. This trend suggests a sustained increase in demand for reliable and quality stay options.

With this partnership, OYO and Yatra are set to redefine India’s corporate travel landscape, delivering convenience, flexibility, and consistency for the modern business traveler.


InnKey Unveils New Brand Identity to Redefine the Future of Hospitality Technology

InnKey Unveils New Brand Identity to Redefine the Future of Hospitality Technology

By Hariharan U

Published on November 8, 2025

Built in India, Designed for the World - InnKey evolves from a PMS into a unified, intelligent enterprise platform powering leading hotel brands.

 InnKey, India’s leading enterprise hospitality technology platform, has unveiled a new brand identity, marking a major evolution in its journey from a cloud-native PMS to a comprehensive, intelligent, and secure enterprise ecosystem built to power the next generation of hospitality brands across the world.

 What began as InnKey PMS has now evolved into simply InnKey — reflecting its broader vision of powering next-generation hospitality experiences that are personalized, paperless, and profoundly human.

 “This new identity represents more than a design change — it marks a deeper commitment to innovation, security, and scalability,” said Viral Shah, Founder & CEO of InnKey. “InnKey today serves some of India’s most respected hospitality brands, helping them deliver superior guest experiences while optimizing operations across every level. As we grow, our focus is clear — to take this Made-in India technology to the world.” 

From India’s First Cloud-Native PMS to a Global Hospitality Platform 

InnKey was among the first fully cloud-native enterprise solutions for the hospitality industry in India. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the most secure and deeply integrated platforms for hotel chains and premium segments — empowering properties to operate with agility, efficiency, and intelligence. 

Today, InnKey powers leading hospitality brands including The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Pride Hotels, Residency Hotels, Accord Hotels, Orchid Hotels, Treat Resorts and several emerging and luxury groups across India.

 With its unified platform spanning Reservation & Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Sales & Catering, Material Management & Procurement, Financial Accounting, MIS, and Analytics, InnKey ensures seamless data flow, consistency, and guest personalisation across every touchpoint—helping hotel groups achieve true digital transformation.

 A Vision Beyond Software — Towards an Intelligent Hospitality Ecosystem 

As hospitality rapidly embraces digitization, InnKey is leading the way in reimagining the entire guest journey from pre-arrival to post-departure — through secure, intuitive, and completely paperless technology. 

Its mission is to make every hotel smarter, every operation simpler, and every guest experience more memorable.

 “InnKey’s technology now powers some of the most respected hotel groups in India, with global collaborations on the horizon,” shared Rohan Shah, Co-Founder of InnKey. “This is only the beginning of our journey to take Indian-built technology global. Our ambition is to set new global standards in hospitality efficiency, intelligence, and experience.” 

The New InnKey: Made in India. Designed for the World. 

The refreshed brand identity represents InnKey’s maturity — a balance between enterprise-grade robustness and the warmth of human hospitality. 

It symbolizes a platform that’s born in India, trusted by leading hotel chains, and ready to scale globally with a vision to redefine the way technology and hospitality coexist.

 “We are not just digitizing operations — we are humanizing technology,” added Rohan Shah. “The new InnKey reflects the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and reliability that hoteliers expect from a true strategic partner.” 

About InnKey 

InnKey is India’s first cloud-native enterprise hospitality platform—built as a single integrated application that connects every department of hotel operations, from Front Office and Housekeeping to Food & Beverage, Procurement, and Financial Accounting. Powered by a unified database, InnKey provides hotel groups with real-time insights and complete operational control across all properties through one secure source of truth. 

With over 13 years of experience and 600+ properties live, InnKey serves premium independent hotels, regional chains, and enterprise groups across India and emerging markets. Built in India and designed for the world, InnKey simplifies operations, enhances decision-making, and helps every hotel deliver a smarter, more seamless guest experience.


Palaniappa Electronics Introduces Thermostar: The Chemical-Free Steam Powerhouse for Hotel Hygiene

By Author

Published on October 27, 2025

In today’s hospitality world, cleanliness and sustainability are the cornerstones of guest trust. Addressing this growing need, Palaniappa Electronics introduces the Thermostar Steam Cleaning System, a powerful, chemical-free cleaning solution that is transforming hygiene maintenance across India’s leading hotels.

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Harnessing the natural power of superheated dry steam, Thermostar ensures deep sanitization without a single drop of detergent. In hotel kitchens, it cuts through stubborn grease, oil, and grime on cooking equipment, trolleys, and storage areas, leaving every surface spotless and hygienic. Beyond kitchens, it revitalizes carpets, upholstery, and bathrooms, effortlessly removing stains, scaling deposits, and odors while restoring original shine and freshness.

What sets Thermostar apart is its eco-friendly, cost-efficient, and odor-free cleaning process. By eliminating the use of chemicals, it safeguards both the environment and the health of guests and staff, an essential factor for hotels striving to align operations with sustainable standards.

For General Managers, Executive Housekeepers, and Chefs, Thermostar is not just another cleaning tool. It is a strategic investment in hygiene excellence and operational efficiency.

Behind this innovation stands Palaniappa Electronics, a trusted name in the electronics industry for over twenty-one years. With a strong presence across South India, the company is the authorized distributor for Samsung, JVD, and over eighteen global brands. It caters to hotels, hospitals, and educational institutions with a comprehensive portfolio that includes TVs, displays, laundry equipment, dishwashers, refrigerators, and more.

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Under the guidance of Mr. Muthu Solaiappan, Head of Operations, Palaniappa Electronics continues to strengthen its position as a reliable partner for the hospitality sector, combining technology, sustainability, and service excellence.

To experience the power of steam cleaning, request a Thermostar demo today and discover how it can redefine your hotel’s standard of clean.

muthu@palaniappagroup.com | +91 90030 45685 


Technogym Launches AI-Powered Checkup for Smarter and Healthier Workouts

Technogym Launches AI-Powered Checkup for Smarter and Healthier Workouts

By Hariharan U

Published on October 25, 2025

Technogym has launched its latest innovation, the Technogym Checkup, an AI-based assessment station that redefines how fitness and wellness are personalised. Designed to measure both physical and cognitive parameters, the system helps users understand their current health profile and prescribes a targeted training plan that evolves over time.

Starting with a detailed analysis of physical and functional conditions, Technogym Checkup uses artificial intelligence to determine your Wellness Age, a number that reflects how fit your body truly is. Based on this, the system recommends a precision training programme that adjusts automatically as your performance and lifestyle improve.

Once you log in through the Technogym App, the Checkup conducts accurate tests to evaluate body composition, balance, mobility, strength, and even cognitive ability. All this data is processed by Technogym AI Coach, which transforms it into a personalised, data-backed fitness plan that’s easily accessible through the Technogym Ecosystem. Whether you’re training at home, at the gym, in a hotel, or even at work, your tailored programme is always within reach.

The innovation doesn’t just stop at personal fitness. The system’s ability to calculate your Wellness Age offers a clear, motivating metric to track progress  helping users become not just fitter but younger in wellness terms. With its adaptive AI, the programme continually evolves to keep workouts aligned with your goals, ensuring better and faster results.

For gyms, wellness centres, and other industry operators, Technogym Checkup presents a powerful opportunity to offer next-generation fitness experiences. It allows them to deliver a smooth, personalised journey for every member, right from onboarding to ongoing progress tracking, while also driving customer loyalty and new business growth.

Founded in 1983, Technogym has long been recognised as a global leader in fitness, wellness, and sports innovation. With more than 2,500 employees and a presence in over 100 countries, the brand powers more than 85,000 wellness centres and 400,000 homes worldwide. Technogym also continues its legacy as the Official Supplier to the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking its ninth partnership with the Games, a testament to its reputation as the go-to choice for athletes and champions globally.

For more details, visit Technogym’s official website.

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