Ritesh AgarwalFounder & Group CEO

AI will make people more productive, giving them more time and greater purchasing power. That combination will encourage more travel worldwide, making tourism one of the fastest-growing industries.

Governments should invest in infrastructure, talent, and clear policies while planning ahead for the challenges that come with growing visitor numbers.

The business started from a personal experience. Growing up, affordable hotels were difficult to access, and family trips often meant staying with relatives. OYO was created to provide affordable, independent travel options.

It represents independence—giving travelers the freedom to stay wherever they choose without depending on relatives or expensive hotels.

It started with budget hotels in India and has grown into a global hospitality platform managing hotels, apartments, and holiday homes across Europe and other international markets.

Yes. Tourism creates economic value but also introduces housing, infrastructure, and community challenges. These issues should be addressed through thoughtful regulation rather than reactive policy changes.

Consistent, transparent regulations that encourage licensed accommodations, accountability, and guest verification while remaining practical for global operators.

Europe combines history, culture, natural beauty, and infrastructure better than almost anywhere else, making it one of the world's strongest tourism destinations.

AI is changing how travelers discover destinations, accommodation registration should become more standardized, and business regulations across Europe could become more unified to encourage investment.

India has one of the world's largest populations, a rich cultural heritage, rising incomes, and growing outbound and domestic travel demand, creating significant long-term opportunities.

Trade agreements create easier access to new markets, strengthen investment opportunities, and encourage stronger economic partnerships between countries.

Passion is important, but resilience matters more. Founders who have overcome difficult situations are usually better prepared to build lasting companies.

It demonstrates that entrepreneurs from small towns with limited resources can build globally competitive companies through persistence, technology, and long-term execution.