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Hospitality and travel technology company OYO has entered the sports hotel business and has shortlisted 100 hotels in 12 major cities including Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru to cater to the needs of major sporting events.
The company said in a statement that the sports hospitality business is designed to meet the unique needs of major sporting events, with a focus on providing end-to-end solutions, including accommodation for athletes and sports officials participating in various sporting events.
Across the verticals, a variety of accommodation options ranging from budget hotels to premium hotels will be available to ensure comfort and convenience for participants and attendees throughout the event, it added.
“The launch of our sports event management arm is in line with OYO’s commitment to continuous innovation and customer-centric solutions. Focused on providing quality hospitality services, OYO plans to provide a conducive and comfortable environment for athletes, ensuring they can fully focus on training and games,” said Pankaj Kumar, head of government and sports hospitality at OYO.
The company said it has identified 100 hotels across various categories in 12 cities including Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh and Bhopal to provide accommodation to athletes and sports officials .
It added that specialized packages and group booking options will be available to meet the unique needs of sports teams and large groups.
OYO said it will work with third-party agencies to provide diverse food options to meet the preferences and dietary requirements of athletes and participants, as well as transportation-related services.
Additionally, control rooms will be set up at all sports event venues to ensure seamless coordination and 24×7 emergency assistance.
The company said it has provided these services at 10 major sporting events in 2023, including the India Khloe Youth Games, the India Khloe University Games and the 36th National Games, to assess its capabilities before rolling out new initiatives.
“As part of the initiative, OYO will also provide accommodation, catering and transportation services to differently-abled athletes to create a more inclusive environment,” the company said, adding that it recently partnered with Khelo India Para Games , Para Kabaddi Impact Partnership Championship and Sardar Patel National Divyang Cricket Championship and provided assistance to all participants. (Image source: Press Trust of India)
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