As per the revised policy, OYO has empowered its partner hotels to decide whether to accept or decline couple bookings on the basis of their judgment, aligning with local social sensibility, the company said. A valid proof of relationship would be required by couples at the time of check-in, for all bookings including those made online, it added.
“OYO is committed to upholding safe and responsible hospitality practices. While we respect individual freedoms and personal liberty, we also recognise our responsibility to listen to and work with the law enforcement and civil society groups in the micro markets we operate in,” PTI quoted Pawas Sharma, Region Head, OYO North India, as saying.
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Based on ground feedback, the company may expand this to more cities, PTI reported. The initiative is a part of OYO’s programme to transform outdated perception and project itself as a brand providing safe experience for families, students, business, religious and solo travellers, the company said.
“We will continue to review this policy and its impact periodically,” Sharma was quoted by PTI as saying.
OYO has also started pan-India initiatives on safe hospitality in collaboration with police and hotel partners, blacklisting hotels reportedly promoting immoral activities and initiating actions against unauthorised hotels using OYO branding, said a company statement.
