Oyo Hotels & Airtel Join Hands

Hospitality firm Oyo Hotels & Homes and telecom operator Bharti Airtel announced their partnership around accommodation booking through mobile app.

"With Oyo Store, we are taking a step forward in this direction, by expanding our reach to the millions of Airtel Customers and offering them a seamlessly integrated booking experience," Burhanuddin Pithawala, Vice President, Conversions, Oyo Hotels & Homes said in a statement.

Under the arrangement, Airtel customers will be able to book hotels and home stays available on Oyo from Airtel Thanks mobile application. Customers opting for accommodation booking through the app can make online payments via Airtel Payments Bank.

"India is getting more mobile every day and we are delighted to partner with Oyo. This partnership will be part of the growing list of exciting digital services and offers, including insurance and content, all delivered digitally through Airtel Thanks app," Varun Das, Vice President - Product, Bharti Airtel said.