Oyo to Offer Free Accommodation to Ukraine Refugees

Oyo introduced on Tuesday that it’s going to supply free lodging to refugees fleeing Ukraine. Starting with Poland, the homegrown hospitality expertise platform has initiated concerted efforts to attraction to its 600-plus Belvilla owners on its platform in Poland to open their vacation houses to refugees.

“These stays will be free for refugees who cannot pay for them, and the costs will be borne by the company and its homeowners, who volunteer to host refugees. The company will support administratively, and help cover operational expenses incurred by the homeowners,” Oyo mentioned in an announcement.

Commenting on the transfer, Oyo founder and Group CEO Ritesh Agarwal mentioned, “We are deeply inspired by our homeowners who are opening their homes and hearts to people in dire need. We are committed to supporting them and driving this effort in every way we can. We will continue to explore every avenue to ensure all possible support for refugees in European countries”.

He additional mentioned the corporate can also be in dialog with a number of organisations regionally to make sure that refugees are matched with obtainable lodging within the area.

“At Oyo, we are also channelling resources to help raise funds for NGOs, who are at the forefront of this crisis,” Agarwal mentioned.

The hospitality platform additional mentioned it’s also encouraging not solely owners in Poland but in addition these in different European international locations to open up their houses. It can also be in dialog with non-profits organisations for partnering to make sure that refugees and asylum seekers who’re fleeing Ukraine are matched with obtainable housing services.

Oyo mentioned it has additionally launched a fundraiser marketing campaign, encouraging its staff and the general public at massive for voluntary donations. The funds collected will return to owners, opening up their houses to refugees and non-profit organisations aiding in housing the refugees.

The firm has 1000’s of houses throughout Europe. Oyo’s European enterprise of trip houses, via its subsidiary Oyo Vacation Homes, (OVH) operates a number of manufacturers – Belvilla by Oyo, DanCenter and Traum-Ferienwohnungen.