Oyo to add 50 homestays, hotels in Rameswaram and Ramanathapuram

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Oyo said on Monday it is planning to add 50 homestays and hotels by the end of this year in Rameswaram and Ramanathapuram. The company said most of the homestays will be near Ramanathaswamy Temple. The company said Dhanushkodi, Pamban and many other parts of Rameswaram have a rich yet unexplored cultural diversity.

Oyo said it will also co-develop nature and marine walking trails for nature lovers and bird lovers and promote them through multiple online travel platforms. Founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal said the company is excited to play a supporting role in the development of Rameswaram as a tourist hotspot. «We plan to unveil the hidden gems, showcase the unique experiences, and elevate the tourism potential of this iconic destination through a sustainable tourism development plan.

We are committed to working closely with government authorities, local stakeholders, and the community to implement this tourism development plan effectively,» he added. The company said it will also train homestay owners on earning opportunities by enhancing guests' experience and efficiently operating their property, besides creating awareness on homestays using various marketing tools. Oyo said it also plans to organise workshops for homestay owners to help them get better in various hospitality disciplines such as behavioural skills, use of technology and destination promotion.