OYO Hotels & Homes to create micro-entrepreneurship prospects in Kevadia, Gujarat

Thursday, November 5, 2020

OYO Hotels & Homes has restated its commitment to the Gujarat Government’s vision for promoting tourism and creating micro-entrepreneurship opportunities in the region. It announced opening up of its unique, boutique home-stays under its brand – OYO Home.

The announcement comes along with the company’s commitment to explore the immense opportunities in Gujarat tourism that remain largely untapped. OYO has opened four home-stays in the district aiming to open 20+ by the end of this year.

The recent inauguration of jetty and seaplane service connecting Sabarmati riverfront and Narmada River in the district will also contribute to and improve tourism in the region.

The Statue of Unity has opened up for tourists starting October 17 following all necessary guidelines. Now, OYO aims to bring the art and culture of Gujarat’s heritage to the travelers in Kevadia providing them with the essence of staying as a local. Travelers can experience the local cuisine, culture, rustic outdoors in the most authentic way.

OYO is witnessing a surge in demand for leisure travel across the country with states slowly unlocking their entry restrictions. The hotel chain is expecting tourists based in neighbouring cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara to visit Kevadia for experiencing the hidden gems and local tourist attractions like Butterfly garden, Valley of Flowers, Cactus Garden and Khalvani Eco tourism site among others.

Ritesh Agarwal, the Founder & Group CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes said,
“We, at OYO, are thrilled to be a part of the unique tourism opportunities in Gujarat, and are excited to welcome travellers visiting Kevadia for a comfortable stay at our boutique home-stays which are part of our OYO Home offering in the district. We are committed to Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Gujarat Government’s vision to promote tourism in Kevadia to generate economic and employment opportunities in the district.”

He said further, “As we open our doors to welcome tourists and experience the art, culture & heritage of the state of Gujarat, we are hopeful of driving domestic tourism demand to the state. We, at OYO, will continue to empower multiple ancillary industries in the hospitality ecosystem, promote micro-entrepreneurship opportunities and support local businesses in the region. We further plan to onboard 20+ home-stays by the end of this year.”

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