'Bhaari nuksaan hoga': OYO¡¯s new check-in policy for unmarried couples sparks a meme fest
Travel booking website OYO, which is well-known for being couple-friendly, has changed its check-in guidelines. Unmarried couples may no longer be permitted to check in together at hotels that partner with OYO in Meerut. The internet was overrun with memes after the policy change went viral.
The well-known website OYO has changed its check-in policies for unmarried couples, potentially prohibiting them from checking in together at hotels in Meerut that partner with OYO. The news source PTI stated that the new rules will go into effect this year. In line with local social sensibilities, OYO has given its partner hotels the authority to accept or reject a couple's reservations based on their own discretion under the updated policy, the business stated. As soon as the news about policy change went viral, social media erupted with memes with some even calling this a ¡®bad idea.¡¯
OYO¡¯s new check-in policy for unmarried couples sparks a meme fest
Taking to X, one wrote, ¡°OYO's revised policy requiring "proof of relationship" for couples isn't just a minor change¡ªit's a deeply problematic shift with significant social & political implications. It's crucial to unpack why.¡±
Another added, ¡°Won¡¯t their sales go down drastically?¡±
Check out the memes:
#oyorooms
¡ª Ex Bhakt (@exbhakt_) January 5, 2025
OYO rooms change rules, stating unmarried couples are no longer allowed.
Oyo Hotel Owners: pic.twitter.com/nWfWcAwQbj
Unmarried couples after hearing new oyo rules #oyorooms pic.twitter.com/sTfWnldvdE
¡ª VARUN (@varxxxxxx) January 5, 2025
Oyo after changing its policy for unmarried couples #oyorooms pic.twitter.com/mMD2kQVPHq
¡ª Darshannn (@D4Dramatic) January 5, 2025
OYO digging their own grave in india pic.twitter.com/fakTKJGMuL
¡ª Ramen ? (@CoconutShawarma) January 5, 2025
Oyo to every customer now : https://t.co/Zr4nWO3UrE pic.twitter.com/lLFtURjwrg
¡ª Yeh toh Rii hai (@itsriionly) January 5, 2025
Official statement from OYO
PTI quoted Pawas Sharma, Region Head, OYO North India saying, ¡°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.¡±
The statement also mentioned, ¡°We will continue to review this policy and its impact periodically.¡±
Additionally, going forward, married couples must have legitimate evidence of their relationship at the time of check-in for all reservations, even those made online.
What do you think about this policy change?
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