The move drew swift criticism online, as the brand has long presented itself as a safe haven for unmarried couples. “When it ...

Policy change appears to be an attempt to balance community sentiments with operational imperatives; company could implement ...

Oyo has announced new rules for unmarried couples. Oyo has said that hotels booking in Meerut will not be allowed for unmarried couple. Married couple will have to submit a valid proof of their ...

OYO’s new policy requiring unmarried couples to prove their relationship raises questions about privacy, societal norms, and ...

The OYO Hotels chain, backed by Softbank Group Corp, announced last week that it would no longer allow unmarried couples to ...

This policy could expand to other cities. Despite the absence of national laws against unmarried couples staying in hotels, Oyo's discretion allows partner hotels to deny such bookings.

Companies shouldn’t follow in the footsteps of Oyo’s ban on unmarried couples — unless they want to harm their brands.

Oyo Hotels' decision to ban unmarried couples in Meerut, influenced by societal complaints and political pressures, ...

OYO's new check-in policy, starting in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, restricts unmarried couples from booking rooms in partner ...

The couples would be require to present their marriage certificates and Aadhar cards, before checking in OYO. With the help of these documents, you can book a room at OYO, either online or offline.

Beyond practicalities of providing ‘valid proof of relationship,’ it is clear that OYO is encouraging partner hotels to ...

Unlike in many countries, where it’s common for unmarried couples to stay in a room together, Indian customs still heavily frown upon the practice. OYO, which launched in 2012, was one of the ...