Leading hotel and travel booking company OYO Making a major change in its check-in policy Not allowing unmarried couples to check-in Have decided. this new policy Meerut It has been started and can soon be implemented in other cities also.
What is the new check-in policy?
- Now check-in time at OYO hotels Couples need to have valid proof of their relationship Have to show.
- without certificate Unmarried couples will not be allowed to check-in.
- this policy online booking Will also apply to.
Policy started from Meerut
OYO was the first to make this change Meerut Is implemented in. The company has Partner hotels have been instructed to follow this rule. OYO has said that this step has been taken keeping in mind the local social sensitivity.
Why were the rules changed?
- Petition from local residents:
Residents of some cities have stayed in Oyo hotels. Not allowing unmarried couples to check-in A petition was filed for. - social pressure:
People from many cities had requested OYO to make a policy barring check-in for unmarried couples. - Rights to partner hotels:
OYO has given its partner hotels the right to reject bookings for couples based on local sensitivities and social norms.
impact on customers
This decision of OYO can cause big problems for those couples who used to resort to hotels to spend their time in a private and safe manner.
What does the company say?
OYO spokesperson said,
“We have taken this step keeping in mind the local social and cultural norms. “After studying the impact of the policy, it can be implemented in other cities also.”
What will happen next?
- Expansion to other cities:
This policy will soon be implemented in Meerut. May be applicable in other cities also. - Possibility of dispute:
This policy may also increase disputes between customers and social organizations.
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