{"id":1289238,"date":"2025-01-05T12:05:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T06:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1289238"},"modified":"2025-01-05T12:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T06:44:57","slug":"oyo-bans-unmarried-couples-as-per-new-policy-for-guests-starting-in-meerut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/oyo-bans-unmarried-couples-as-per-new-policy-for-guests-starting-in-meerut\/","title":{"rendered":"Oyo Bans Unmarried Couples As Per New &#8216;Policy&#8217; For Guests (Starting In Meerut)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>OYO has implemented a new check-in policy in Meerut requiring couples to provide valid proof of relationship, targeting unmarried couples. Partner hotels have the discretion to decline bookings based on local social norms, aligning with the initiative to promote safe hospitality practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OYO-Rooms-Header-001-1-2-2-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Oyo Bans Unmarried Couples As Per New 'Policy' For Guests (Starting In Meerut)\" class=\"wp-image-1289248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OYO-Rooms-Header-001-1-2-2-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OYO-Rooms-Header-001-1-2-2-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/OYO-Rooms-Header-001-1-2-2-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The revised guidelines mandate proof of relationship for all couples at the time of check-in, including <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/services\/hotels-\/-restaurants\/unmarried-couples-no-longer-welcome-oyo-changes-check-in-rules\/articleshow\/116959345.cms?from=mdr\">online bookings<\/a>. Partner hotels can exercise judgment to decline bookings, with the policy designed to respect local societal sensitivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expansion Based on Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>OYO&#8217;s initiative stems from feedback and petitions from civil society groups, particularly in Meerut, and may expand to other cities. The policy reflects OYO&#8217;s efforts to balance personal freedom with community concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commitment to Safe Hospitality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Pawas Sharma, Region Head for OYO North India, the company remains committed to providing safe, responsible hospitality while considering the concerns of law enforcement and civil groups. 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