OYO forays into sports hospitality business, selects 100 hotels in 12 key cities | Top Vip News

Hospitality and travel technology company OYO on Thursday announced its foray into the sports hospitality business and shortlisted 100 hotels in 12 key cities, including Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru, to cater for major sporting events. The sports hospitality business aims to meet the unique needs of major sporting events with a focus on providing end-to-end solutions, including accommodation to athletes and sports officials participating in various sporting events, the company said in a statement.

Under the vertical, a wide range of accommodation options, ranging from budget hotels to premium hotels, will be offered to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay to participants and attendees throughout the event, it added.

“The launch of our sports event management unit aligns with OYO’s commitment to continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions. With an aim to offer quality hospitality, OYO plans to offer athletes a conducive and comfortable environment, ensuring that they can fully concentrate on their training and competitions,” said Pankaj Kumar, Business Director, Government and Sports Hospitality, OYO.

The company said it has identified 100 hotels in different categories across 12 cities including Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Bhopal for accommodation of athletes and sports officials. Specialized packages and group booking options will be available to meet the unique needs of sports teams and large groups, he added.

OYO said it will collaborate with external agencies to cater for a wide range of food options to suit the preferences and dietary requirements of athletes and attendees, as well as transportation-related services. In addition, it will also establish control rooms at all sporting event venues to ensure seamless coordination and 24/7 emergency assistance. The company said it has provided these services at more than 10 large-scale sports tournaments in 2023, including the Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games and the 36th National Games, to assess its capabilities before launching the new initiative.

“As part of this initiative, OYO will also offer accommodation, catering and transportation services for differently-abled athletes to create a more inclusive environment,” the company said, adding that it has recently partnered with Khelo India Para Games, Para Kabaddi Impact . Sardar Patel Divyang National Cricket Tournament and Tournament and provided assistance to all participants.