Hotel booking company OYO has implemented a new check-in rule for its partner hotels. As per this new guideline, unmarried couples will no longer be allowed to check-in at OYO hotels.
This rule has been implemented first in Meerut and will be followed from 2025. As per the new rule, all couples will now have to present a valid relationship proof at the time of check-in at OYO, whether their booking is made online or offline. OYO has given its partner hotels the right to cancel bookings for couples based on local social norms. OYO says that this decision has been taken keeping in mind social sensitivities and local laws.
It started in Meerut
According to a report by Times of India, OYO has directed its partner hotels to implement this rule in Meerut with immediate effect. The company says that based on the impact and feedback of this rule, it can be implemented in other cities as well. The company says that civic groups and local residents of Meerut and some other cities had demanded OYO to stop unmarried couples from checking in. These groups had requested OYO to take steps in this direction, calling the policy “in line with the values of the society”, after which this decision has been taken.
Speaking to PTI, OYO North India Region Head, Pawas Sharma said, “OYO is known for maintaining safe and responsible hospitality practices. “We respect individual freedoms, but we also have a responsibility to work with local laws and societal considerations.” Sharma also said that the company will review this rule from time to time. OYO said that this new rule is part of its vision to establish the brand as a safe and trusted option for families, students, business travelers, religious tourists and solo travelers.
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