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OYO will covervaccination costs of employees

OYO will covervaccination costs of employees

OYO Hotels & Homeswill cover vaccination costs for its all employees in India and their families. They will benefit from this as they can choose to get the vaccination done at any centre convenient to them and the costs would be reimbursed in full by OYO. Additionally, the company has also enhanced the insurance benefit of employees to include a COVID-19 home care cover. Aiming to build a healthierand productive workforce, OYO has been revising and adding new employees’ policies year-on-year. The company was one of the first Indian start-ups to announce a 5-day work week. It is now offering…
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OYO releases OYO’s Annual Travelopedia 2020

OYO releases OYO’s Annual Travelopedia 2020

OYO Hotels & Homes released its third annual year-end travel index - OYO Travelopedia 2020. According to the index, while 2020 started on a happy note, with January 2020 (pre-Covid) being the most travelled month, April 2020 witnessed most cancellations across the country owing to the government’s precautionary lockdown.  With cities unlocking and global restrictions easing gradually, India topped the charts for OYO as the most booked country while Delhi clocked in the most bookings across the world in 2020. Kolkata made it to the top five most visited destinations by business travellers and West Bengal was listed as one…
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OYO rolls out discounts for students

OYO rolls out discounts for students

 JEE-Main exams commenced on September 1. In the coming weeks, NEET 2020 and other state-level examinations are also scheduled to be held pan India.  Extending its support, OYO, the world’s leading hospitality chain has rolled out discounts on its app and website for students appearing for these national entrance as well as state exams. OYO has also set up an email helpline students_stay@oyorooms.com. This initiative is a part of OYO’s ongoing efforts to serve the larger community dealing with various uncertainties and challenges due to COVID-19.  As India moves forward with precautions amid the pandemic, nearly 24-lakh aspiring students are…
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Arman’s inspiring story of success

Arman’s inspiring story of success

For entrepreneurs, the occasion of Independence Day is beyond a holiday mark on the calendar. Financial freedom and the opportunity to make a difference to the world are most important to them. Being an entrepreneur is also a liberating experience.  Arman Kabir, a hotel owner, started his journey with nothing and through years of hard work and dedication, he became financially independent at the age of 35. A graduate from Magadh University, he initially worked in a marketing team. He also worked as a Bengali translator at a hotel in Ajmer. His first-hand experience with the hospitality sector gave him…
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Abhishek Thard – VP of OYO India & South Asia

Abhishek Thard – VP of OYO India & South Asia

Keeping its commitment to talent and recognising the role certain leaders have played in managing operations as well as motivating teams during the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on business, OYO India & South Asia has elevated Abhishek Thard, a young talented professional originally from Guwahati to Vice-President position. While the duties and responsibilities of Abhishek Thard remain largely unchanged, the designation accords him a greater role both in business decision making and accountability. Abhishek Thard, as Region Head - West II, is responsible for managing hotel operations and on-ground teams in Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Pune and Goa. OYO is a…
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