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PRISM rolls out CheckIn, uniting OYO’s hospitality brands under premium value collection

EntrackrEntrackr · 20d ago
PRISM rolls out CheckIn, uniting OYO’s hospitality brands under premium value collection
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PRISM, the parent company of OYO, has launched CheckIn, a new premium value hotel collection bringing together well-known hospitality brands including Townhouse Hotels, Clubhouse, Sunday Hotels, Belvilla, and Palette Hotels. With over 1,300 hotels across India, CheckIn claims to become the country’s largest premium value hotel chain. Each property under the CheckIn Collection will be professionally managed by dedicated teams and partner management companies to ensure consistency, reliability, and guest satisfaction. The brand promises a standard experience across all hotels, trained staff, wholesome breakfast, clean bedrooms, Kimirica Splash & Dash kits, and in-room entertainment beyond free Wi-Fi. Within the portfolio, Townhouse Hotels serve as the entry tier, while Sunday Hotels represent the premium end of the collection. Founded in 2012 by Ritesh Agarwal, PRISM started as a budget travel-tech company but has since expanded into premium hotels, vacation homes, co-living, and global hospitality solutions, serving over 100 million customers across 35 countries. PRISM will operate at scale like OYO but with an upgraded service promise, targeting India’s growing middle-class and aspirational travel segment. “CheckIn is our commitment to elevate premium value stays in India,” said Ritesh Agarwal, founder & Group CEO of PRISM. “Just as OYO transformed the budget segment, CheckIn will set a new benchmark by combining scale, service, and thoughtful design.”

FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23%

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23%
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FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23% Casa2 Stays, the parent firm of FabHotels, reported a 34% increase in gross revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024. However, its loss rose by 23%, driven by a twofold increase in employee benefit expenses. FabHotels’ gross revenue increased to Rs 552 crore in FY24 from Rs 412 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY23), according to its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The revenue for FY23 appears different this year as it marks FabHotels’ first set of financial statements prepared in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). FabHotels, a budget hotel chain with over 600 properties across more than 50 cities in India, generated 99.4% of its gross revenue from accommodation bookings. Gross revenue increased by 33.35% to Rs 549 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, other revenue sources contributed Rs 3.3 crore. The company also recorded an additional income of Rs 11 crore from interest on deposits and liabilities written off, which pushed its overall revenue to Rs 563.6 crore in the last fiscal year. Accommodation expenses remained the largest cost component forming 74% of the overall cost, which grew by 32% to Rs 435 crore. FabHotels’ employee costs shot up 2X to Rs 92 crore in FY24. This includes Rs 15 crore as ESOP cost. Its commission expenses rose by 8% to Rs 27 crore, while other costs added Rs 34 crore. Overall, total expenses grew by 38.5% to Rs 588 crore in FY24 from Rs 424.7 crore in FY23. The two-fold jump in employee benefits led FabHotel to increase its losses by 23% to Rs 114 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 93 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA Margin were recorded at -84.09% and -19.52%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.06 to earn a rupee of revenue. At the end of FY24, FabHotel’s current assets stood at Rs 172 crore, including cash and bank balances worth Rs 94 crore. FabHotel has raised around $70 million to date. Accel is the largest external stakeholder with 21.39% followed by Goldman Sachs. FabHotels competes directly with Treebo and Bloom Hotels. In FY24, Treebo surpassed Rs 100 crore in revenue, while Bloom Hotels achieved a 73.6% increase in operational revenue to Rs 250 crore and recorded a profit of Rs 14 crore. FabHotels, with its budget offerings and reach, faces a moment of truth to deliver sustainable profitability that can power future growth. The hospitality sector leaves very little margin for major misses now. FabHotels has placed its bets, with little leeway to change much now. Judgement awaits in the next few months and year, perhaps.

Exclusive: Bloom Hotels to raise $9 Mn in new round

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Exclusive: Bloom Hotels to raise $9 Mn in new round
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Exclusive: Bloom Hotels to raise $9 Mn in new round Delhi-based hospitality chain Bloom Hotels is set to raise Rs 77.7 crore (around $9 million) in its first funding round of 2025, with participation from Samena Capital Limited and Ikonika Holdings. Bloom Hotels' board has approved a special resolution to issue 7.77 crore compulsory convertible preference shares to raise the said amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds will be used to fuel the company’s growth and expansion plans, the filing added. The hospitality company operates hotel brands such as Bloom Hotel, Bloom Hub, BloomSuites, and Bloomrooms. Currently, it has over 50 hotels across cities including Mumbai, Pune, Udaipur, Jaipur, and the NCR. The company has already secured around Rs 362 crore (approximately $45 million) from Samena Capital, which now holds a majority stake in the hospitality chain. Bloom Hotels is yet to file its financials for FY25. However, the company has witnessed over 5X growth in the past two years, with revenue rising from Rs 49 crore in FY22 to Rs 250 crore in FY24. It also reported a net profit of Rs 14 crore for the fiscal year ended March 2024. It competes with Treebo Hotels and FabHotels, which posted operating revenues of Rs 88.6 crore and Rs 224 crore, respectively, in FY24. It also faces competition from newer players like Salt Stayz and larger brands such as Oyo, through its Sunday Hotels.

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