BirdRes, the B2B distribution channel from Bird Group, has partnered with Oyo. Through this association, BirdRes will enable Oyo with access to its nationwide network of travel agents and help expand its business in the India market. Commenting on the partnership, Rakesh Mehta, manager – operations, BirdRes, said, “We are pleased that Oyo has chosen BirdRes as its preferred B2B partner. This partnership will offer BirdRes customers an easy access to book Oyo Rooms for their clients through a simple and hassle-free payment process. Further, it will offer Oyo a large platform to offer its services to a wide range of travel agents all over India. At BirdRes, we continue to offer flexible and user-friendly solutions to our partners and customers.”
Abhinav Sinha, chief operating officer, OYO, commented, “We are glad to partner with BirdRes for our channel expansion efforts. With over 25,000 registered travel agents, the platform provides us seamless access to this preferred network of India’s top corporates and mid-sized businesses. It enables us to offer Oyo’s hassle-free stay proposition to a new set of corporate travellers across the country.”
Under this partnership, Oyo will offer BirdRes customers with standardised and predictable stay experiences across 200 cities. Moreover, Oyo’s real-time booking functionality will also help BirdRes customers save time by avoiding third party involvement. Further, customers can use their existing BirdRes credit limit or credit cards to make online payments through a secured interface.
