Unilever, OYO partner to ensure hygiene measures at OYO hotels

15 / 07 / 2020

By Marwa Nassar - -

Unilever joined hands with OYO to promote the latter’s “Sanitized Stays” initiative which is meant to ensure high hygiene standards at hotels to be ready for receiving guests under the coronavirus pandemic.

Under this partnership, OYO will use Unilever’s leading home and personal hygiene brands in the cleaning and disinfecting of OYO properties worldwide.

Furthermore, to help OYO create a cleaner and more hygienic stay for all its guests, Unilever will educate OYO’s onground staff on the best practices while using the company’s trusted hygiene and sanitation brands.

Unilever’s R&D team will also work with OYO to co-create Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning to maximize the positive effects of Unilever products.

OYO and Unilever’s partnership will first roll out in India before extending to OYO’s properties in other countries across South East Asia, Europe, the US and South America.

Selected OYO properties will provide Unilever products, including Lifebuoy, Domex (Domestos), Sunlight and Cif brands, to both staff and guests, in order to create a cleaner and more hygienic experience from check-in to check-out.

Alcohol-based hand gel will be made available for guests at all key entrances, exits and high-traffic areas too.

“We are pleased to be partnering with OYO to provide our products as some parts of the world start to get back up and running,” Nitin Paranjpe, Chief Operating Officer of Unilever, said.

“As we learn to adjust, hygiene and cleanliness are paramount to keeping ourselves and each other safe. Unilever is pleased to be able to help and provide OYO’s guests with some of our most trusted brands,” he added.

“With Hindustan Unilever’s long history in India, we are determined to do our part to protect lives and livelihoods, and are glad to have found a strong partner in OYO who shares this vision,” said Sanjiv Mehta, Chair and Managing Director of Hindustan Unilever.

“Through this partnership, Unilever is pleased to be able to help, through our known and trusted home and personal hygiene brands and education on their correct use. We remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of millions across the globe and keeping our communities safe during these times,” he added.

Ritesh Agarwal, Founder & Group CEO, OYO said: “As the world begins to travel again, we must all collectively ensure that health and safety remain the absolute priority.”

“We’re pleased that by partnering with Unilever and providing their trusted products, we are able to help customers, as well as our staff, stay as safe as possible. With our committed asset owners, we are ready to host consumers across the world and we promise to give our customers the confidence to enjoy the OYO experience as we help drive higher standards in hygiene.”