Las Vegas OYO Hotel Under Investigation for Deceptive Listings Following Influencer Claims
The OYO Hotel in Las Vegas is currently under investigation by major travel booking sites, Booking.com and Expedia, due to allegations of deceptive listings. Influencers on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, brought attention to the issue, claiming the hotel created fake listings under names like 'Palette' and 'Collection O' with misleading photos and details. Ariana Patiño, a Utah mother, shared her experience of booking a stay at 'Palette' through Booking.com, only to find herself at the OYO Hotel, which she had deliberately tried to avoid due to its poor reputation. A local influencer, Vegas Starfish, amplified Patiño's video, warning her 1.8 million followers about the alleged scheme. The OYO Hotel acknowledged the situation, stating that the listings went live prematurely as part of a 'dual-brand strategy' for different accommodation options during ongoing renovations. They expressed regret for the confusion and inconvenience caused. 
