Mon Jan 06 16:45:47 UTC 2025: ## OYO Restricts Unmarried Couple Check-ins in Meerut, Citing Community Concerns
**Meerut, Uttar Pradesh –** OYO, a major Indian hotel booking platform, announced a new policy Sunday restricting unmarried couples from checking into its partner hotels in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The move follows pressure from local community groups concerned about unmarried couples staying in hotels.
The new guidelines require all couples to provide proof of marriage upon check-in, both for online and in-person bookings. While OYO maintains a commitment to personal freedoms, Regional Head Pawas Sharma stated the company is prioritizing “safe and responsible hospitality practices” and collaboration with local authorities. Hotel partners will have discretion to deny bookings to unmarried couples based on local norms.
This policy change is part of a larger OYO initiative to improve its image as a family-friendly accommodation provider. The company is conducting nationwide training sessions with police and hotel partners on safe hospitality practices, and is actively addressing issues such as unauthorized establishments using its branding.
OYO plans to evaluate the impact of the Meerut policy before potentially expanding it to other locations. The company’s decision comes after receiving numerous requests for stricter regulations regarding unmarried couples from various cities.
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