Over 150 Hoteliers Stage Protest Outside Oyo Pune Office

Hoteliers Give 5 Days Ultimatum To Deposit Money Owed To Them

Pune, Aug 16: Yesterday, over 150 city hoteliers gathered at Oyo’s regional office demanding to meet the latter’s officials. The hoteliers, mostly owners of budget hotel properties have alleged that despite giving multiple reminders to settle their outstanding dues, Oyo has continued to ignore their pleas. However, the hoteliers through a letter have given an ultimatum demanding Oyo to deposit the owed amounts to them within five days. The hoteliers also visited the Oyo office in Shivaji Nagar yesterday but were informed that the office was closed for the day.

Last month, close to fifty Bangalore based hoteliers had staged a protest in the city demanding Oyo to stop the unethical practices leading to loss of business to hotels.

“We have tried communicating with Oyo through calls, email, and written letters; and also by sending our representative to their office before this. However, they have ignored all our previous requests. Yesterday we visited their office and were hoping to confront them but we were told that they are closed for the day. We staged a silent protest outside their office yesterday. Also we don’t wish to keep chasing them anymore for money that is legitimately owed to us. They have 2 days to reconcile the bank account statements and 5 days to settle our dues,” says Mr Vikram Shetty, HRAWI Executive Member.

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has issued an advisory to its members asking to reach out to the apex body for any unjust actions taken against them by Oyo.

“FHRAI stands by its members who have been deceived and exploited by Oyo. We are against Oyo’s unethical business practiced through deep discounting of tariffs, predatory pricing, one-sided electronically generated contract, unilateral modification of contract with additional charges and other such issues,” concludes Mr. Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, FHRAI.

About Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI):

The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) is the apex body of the Indian Hospitality industry. Founded in 1955, the association has diligently built on its rich legacy and is today privileged to serve as the leading voice of our industry and plays a seminal role in supporting the growth trajectory of India’s hospitality and tourism sector. FHRAI provides a vibrant interface between the industry, government, regulatory bodies, academia, international organizations, civil society and the media.

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