MakeMyTrip turns ‘25’
MakeMyTrip, celebrates 25 years of being #IndiaKaTravelPartner, marking the occasion with a nostalgic and heartwarming brand film featuring its long-time ambassadors, Alia Bhatt and Ranveer…
MakeMyTrip launches AI-Powered ‘Collections’
MakeMyTrip has introduced ‘Collections’, an AI-powered feature designed to make hotel and homestay discovery simpler, smarter, and more personalized.
Women make up 15.8% of Corporate Flyers in 2024: myBiz by MakeMyTrip
The share of women in flight bookings was approximately 15.8% in the calendar year 2024, meaning that every sixth corporate flyer was a woman.
MakeMyTrip achieves all-time high Quarterly Revenue
MakeMyTrip Limited, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended 31 December 2024.
MakeMyTrip introduces multi-currency payment options
MakeMyTrip recently announced its compliance with GDPR, enabling accessibility to the MMT Platform from more than 150 countries.
MakeMyTrip to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED
MakeMyTrip announced that it has signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED.
MakeMyTrip launches new campaign with Alia & Ranveer
MakeMyTrip has launched a new campaign that humorously addresses real travel challenges. This three-film campaign focuses on MakeMyTrip’s accommodation offerings: International Hotels,…
ICICI Bank and MakeMyTrip launch a co-branded credit card for travel enthusiasts
ICICI Bank has partnered with MakeMyTrip (MMT), the country’sonline travel company, to launch a premium co-branded credit card, specially curated for the aspirational travellers of the…
MakeMyTrip partners with ten airlines and ICICI Bank
As India’s travel landscape continues to evolve, premium experiences are becoming a priority for many travelers.
MakeMyTrip partners with Ministry of Tourism to invite Indians to rediscover ‘India’
Today, millions of people of Indian origin live across the world, many of whom have achieved international success and captured global admiration.
MakeMyTrip delivers highest-ever Gross Bookings and Revenue
MakeMyTrip Limited announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2024.
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort partners with MakeMyTrip
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, a haven for families seeking exciting and educational travel experiences, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip, India’s online travel…
MoU signed between UP Tourism and MakeMyTrip
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed an MoU today with MakeMyTrip to promote tourism in the state.
MakeMyTrip introduces ground-breaking tech-driven features to transform train travel experience
In an effort to elevate every travel experience with the Indian railways, MakeMyTrip, announces the launch of a host of tech-driven features designed to enhance every railway journey and…
MakeMyTrip Report reveals where, how, when and with whom India Travels
MakeMyTrip has put together some of the top behaviours of Indian travellers it the first edition of its India Travel Trends Report.
MakeMyTrip introduces exclusive Charter Services to bring Mumbai closer to Bhutan
MakeMyTrip, India’s online travel company, announces a new exclusive charter service connecting Mumbai to Bhutan as part of its holiday packages offering.
Singapore Tourism Board partners with MakeMyTrip
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a key destination to Indian…
Madhya Pradesh Tourism signs landmark MoU with MakeMyTrip & redBus
In a significant move to boost tourism in Madhya Pradesh, the Department of Tourism, Madhya Pradesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MakeMyTrip and redBus.
MakeMyTrip revamps Business Class Booking Experience with the launch of its new Business Class Funnel
MakeMyTrip is setting a new standard in travel purchase experiences with its new Business Class Funnel for international flights.
MakeMyTrip shares insights on Spiritual Tourism
MakeMyTrip shares inputs around spiritual tourism and a spotlight on Ayodhya, on the basis the on-platform data.
Women entrepreneurship platform and MakeMyTrip partner
In an initiative aimed at supporting women's entrepreneurship and self-reliance, the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) that has been incubated under Niti Aayog, in collaboration with…
Ranveer and Alia charm in MakeMyTrip’s latest campaign
MakeMyTrip launched a new campaign aimed squarely at attracting new users to its platform by spotlighting the unique value propositions that set the platform apart.
MakeMyTrip transforms engagement with prospective talent across the country
In its endeavour to up the ante on the talent acquisition, India's leading online travel company, MakeMyTrip, has unveiled a comprehensive approach to engage and harness campus talent…
Cricket superfans quality check MakeMyTrip Homestays in the brand’s latest campaign
When the world is glued hawk-eyed to cricketers, MakeMyTrip turns its attention to sports superfans instead.
MakeMyTrip Foundation commits five crores towards relief efforts in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
In the wake of the unprecedented devastation in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, MakeMyTrip Foundation initiates the immediate deployment of INR 5 crores towards relief…
MakeMyTrip makes discovering India easy on the pocket with ‘Incredible India Incredible Prices’
The pandemic made Indian travellers explore the country like never before, ensuring sustained growth for the sector.
MakeMyTrip collaborates with Microsoft to reshape the travel booking landscape with generative AI
In a landmark move, MakeMyTrip has collaborated with Microsoft to make travel planning more inclusive and accessible by introducing voice assisted booking in Indian languages.
MakeMyTrip opens a franchise store in Hubli
MakeMyTrip has opened a new franchise store in Hubli. The Hubli outlet is MakeMyTrip’s tenth in the state of Karnataka.
MakeMyTrip launches ‘Book With Zero Payment’
Starting this summer, MakeMyTrip, India’s online travel company, takes away all the stress that comes with booking a stay, with the introduction of ‘Book With Zero Payment’.
MakeMyTrip launches customisable holiday packages for Europe
MakeMyTrip has introduced over 130 differentiated holiday packages across 25 European countries. The European packages have been specially curated considering the changing demands of Indian…
MakeMyTrip targets to grow base of franchisees by 50% in 2023 in India
MakeMyTrip, announced its plan to expand its franchise business in the top 100+ cities of the country. The company started 2023 with 146 active franchisees and aims to grow by more than 50%…
Indians want to give ‘online travel Shagun’ this wedding season: MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip has witnessed an increasing trend of consumers opting to give Shagun in the form of an ‘online gift card’ to their friends, relatives, and colleagues.
MakeMyTrip enters Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The online travel agency joins a select band of travel companies across the world that are taking the lead in driving sustainable tourism practices
MakeMyTrip unveils limited edition NFTs to showcase diversity of India
MakeMyTrip has launched limited edition non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to celebrate the spectacular beauty and diversity of India’s myriad landscapes, varied flora and fauna, and more
MakeMyTrip and GO FIRST join hands to unveil exclusive air charter holidays to Phuket
MakeMyTrip in partnership with ultra-low-cost airline GO FIRST has launched exclusive Air Charter Holiday Services to Phuket
MakeMyTrip and IndiGo unveils Phuket air charters
As Thailand reopens to the world and India looks to cash in on the new development, MakeMyTrip (MMT) has launched exclusive air charter holiday services to Phuket in partnership with IndiGo
MakeMyTrip unveils trip guarantee to upgrade to alternate travel mode
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has introduced a gamut of new features within its trains segment to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience to customers when booking a train journey on the platform
‘Game On!’ MakeMyTrip forays into UAE with first campaign for IPL cricket fans
MakeMyTrip announced its foray into the United Arab Emirates with its portfolio of rich travel offerings for travellers
MakeMyTrip launches ‘Stays for Saviours’
To support healthcare community during the unprecedented public health crisis, MakeMyTrip (MMYT) has launched ‘Stays for Saviours’ to support temporary accommodation needs of the medical…
MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra steps down as group CEO
Deep Kalra, group chief executives of MakeMyTrip, has stepped down, with co-founder Rajesh Magow, who was heading its India business, taking over Kalra’s role. Kalra will now serve as…
MakeMyTrip inks pact with TripAdvisor
MakeMyTrip has signed an agreement with travel platform major TripAdvisor to offer choices for local experiences at international destinations to outbound Indian tourists. Travellers…
Ctrip gets nod for acquisition of 42.5% stake in MakeMytrip
Indian regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 42.5% of outstanding voting shares in MakeMyTrip by Chinese online travel agency (OTA) Ctrip.…
MakeMyTrip narrows operating losses after growth across air, hotels and bus verticals
Online travel agency (OTA) MakeMyTrip (MMT) has narrowed its adjusted operating loss for the first quarter of 2020 by USD 3.6 million to USD 29.2 million. The India-based company…
MakeMyTrip targets larger share of corporate travel
Online travel agency MakeMyTrip (MMT) is ramping up its offerings in the corporate travel segment through acquisitions. As a part of this strategy, the company recently picked up a…
MakeMyTrip partners ASI for online bookings for 116 historical sites
In a push to promote India as a heritage tourism destination, MakeMyTrip has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for convenient and hassle-free…
MakeMyTrip and Flipkart announce travel partnership
MakeMyTrip and Flipkart announced a partnership that will leverage the MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and Redbus products and services to provide Flipkart's customers with online travel bookings.
MakeMyTrip Ltd renews OYO partnership
India’s largest online travel services provider, MakeMyTrip Ltd, formally announced that it entered an agreement with award-winning budget hospitality company OYO. The agreement entails…
MakeMyTrip teams up with Travelport to expand content
India's largest online travel agency, MakeMyTrip, has signed a major new agreement with Travelport.
Under the terms of the deal with InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), Travelport's…
Limitless investment opportunities and vast potential in Madhya Pradesh’s tourism sector
Investors and industrialists explored investment opportunities and possibilities at the Tourism Summit in GIS.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism set for major investment push at GIS 2025
The Global Investors Summit (GIS) in Bhopal is set to open new avenues for tourism investment in Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India has been allocated INR2,541.06 crore for 2025-26
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on 1st Feb 2025.
Talaabwali – A unique culinary experience at Tipai
Tipai is an exclusive wellness and wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra’s Tipeshwar Forest, Spanning 34 acres on the edge of Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Tipai blends luxury, sustainability,…
Singapore welcomed one millionth Indian visitor!
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that visitor arrivals from India have surged past the one million mark, two months earlier than in 2023.
Thailand surpasses Maldives as the top international honeymoon destination: MMT
MakeMyTrip’s latest report, ‘How India Travels for Honeymoon’, analyses booking data from October 2023 to September 2024, compared to the same period in the preceding year, offering…
Air India Express to fly to Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)
Air India Express has announced the addition of two new stations—Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair)—marking another milestone in the airline’s rapidly growing domestic network.
Holiday Tribe raises INR 5.4 crores from Powerhouse Ventures and GSF
The investment round was led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF with participation from notable investors including Dinesh Agarwal and Dinesh Gulati of India Mart, Murugavel Janakiraman of…
Three-quarters of urban Indians plan to travel this festive season, with domestic travel leading the way: YouGov
Latest data from YouGov Surveys shows that three-quarters of urban Indians are planning to travel this festive season (between September and December), with millennials leading the trend (at…
‘Swift visa approval, more direct flights key to boost Indo-US tourism’
India and the US have a lot of unexploited potential in the tourism and hospitality space and more direct flights between the two countries and swifter visa application process is the need…
5,000 hotels worldwide adopt WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) celebrates yet another milestone as over 5,000 properties across more than 80 countries have now embraced its Hotel Sustainability Basics …
Focus on Spiritual and Cruise Tourism in the Indian Union Budget 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today, with this budget, she is India's only Finance Minister to present seven budgets consecutively.
Air India Express launches ‘Xpress Holidays’ with MMT
Air India Express, under the Tata Group, has introduced a new travel platform called ‘Xpress Holidays’ in collaboration with MakeMyTrip.
SATTE 2024 opens amidst record participation from exhibitors and buyers
In its largest ever edition, SATTE 2024 is all set to play the crucial role of a catalyst to rejuvenate domestic, regional, inbound and outbound tourism.
Turkiye successfully concludes a mega six-city India Roadshow 2024
The Ministry of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Turkiye and Turkiye Tourism & Promotion Agency recently concluded a highly successful mega six-city India Roadshow 2024.
GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy
Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Gobibo and MakeMyTrip owner, GoMMT took the top spot for six years running.
WTTCII announces the appointment of Deep Kalra as Chairman and Dr. Jyotsna Suri as Vice Chairman for the 2024-2025 term
World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative (WTTCII) appoints Deep Kalra Founder & Chairman, MakeMyTrip India Pvt. Ltd as Chairperson and Dr Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson &…
Pradeep Shetty appointed as the new President of FHRAI, term starts from 1Jan, 2024
During the AGM, the members of the FHRAI unanimously elected Pradeep Shetty – Director, Maharaja Hotels, Mumbai as its President and he will take charge of the office from 1st January 2024.…
Skyscanner now available in Hindi
Skyscanner, the global travel marketplace announced the launch of its website and mobile web experience in Hindi.
WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa to address the sector’s vast potential…
MMT full year gross bookings grow by 122% YoY to $6.6 Billion
MakeMyTrip Limited, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2023.
TripMoney partners with Cover Genius to Offer ‘Cancel for any Reason’ Travel Protection
TripMoney, the fintech arm of MakeMyTrip, has joined hands with Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection, to introduce embedded travel protection on MakeMyTrip for its global…
Industry reflections to the Indian Union Budget 2023-2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that there is a huge potential in the tourism sector which holds huge opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship for the youth.
EEMA signs MOU MyBiz
The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MakeMyTrip's MyBiz platform to provide cost-effective and time-saving corporate…
Trip.com Group partners with Kazakh Tourism
Trip.com Group and the National Company Kazakh Tourism signed a new cooperation agreement at the World Travel Market exhibition in London earlier this month.
B2b platform ‘MyBiz’ records 3X growth over pre-covid period
MakeMyTrip’s B2B platform, MyBiz, fueled by its differentiated product offering and a unique go-to market strategy is growing much faster than the corporate travel industry.
‘Book with No Payment’ from MMT
MakeMyTrip (MMT), has introduced a new and innovative payment model ‘Book with No Payment’ that enables domestic and international travellers to book a hotel in India or overseas with no…
Travel agency services market to reach USD 407.7 Bn in 2022
The global travel agency services market is projected to reach a valuation of USD 407.7 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 11.5% CAGR, with the market size reaching USD 510.0…
India is one of the priority emerging markets for New Zealand: Wafelbakker
Tourism New Zealand’s iconic trade event, Kiwi Link returned with a spectacular buzz this year as it welcomed travel trade partners from Asia to reconnect with New Zealand tourism…
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
International air fares to drop by 50% as India lifts travel ban after two years
International air tickets are expected to get as much as 40% cheaper with increased flights after the government lifted the ban on international commercial flights after two years
Offbeat destinations making inroads to mainstream in 2022
MakeMyTrip shares a list of definitive travel trends that will define how Indians will travel in 2022
Benefits of blockchain technology in the hotel industry
Blockchain has been one of the latest technologies that have brought a revolution in most industries. There have been several attempts of creating a digital currency in the past, but they…
Maharashtra launches initiatives to boost tourism
Uddhav Thackeray, chief minister of Maharashtra launched several initiatives of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to push tourism in the state
Visit Maldives unveils campaign with Amazon India
Visit Maldives has initiated a marketing campaign with Amazon India to increase outbound arrivals to achieve pre-pandemic arrival figures and sustain India as the fastest growing source…
How India will travel once vaccinated: Over 65% plan holiday in next two months
According to the recent survey of MakeMyTrip titled ‘How India will travel once vaccinated’, more than 65% of Indian travellers are actively searching and planning a vacation within the next…
One in three Indians looking to travel this winter
One in every three Indian is planning to travel and take a holiday during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season, according to a recent survey conducted by Goibibo’s Consumer Insights
Travel in the new normal: ITB Asia 2020 kicks off virtual event
ITB Asia has opened its virtual doors for the first-ever virtual event. As one of the industry’s firsts, the three-day event is being hosted online.
How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love
With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…
Alternative accommodation on the rise in India
MakeMyTrip has released a report on the growing popularity and increasing preference of alternative accommodations amongst Indian travellers. Titled ‘Where will India stay on their next…
“Boosting efficiencies and reducing costs”: VariFlight launches Airsavvi
Aviation techsperts VariFlight, launched a new global brand dedicated to its data services for enterprises last week in Singapore.
The company believes the new brand, Airsavvi, arrives…
MMT rolls out MyIndiaMyTrips campaign
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has rolled out its digital campaign MyIndiaMyTrips to assist Indian travellers to plan their travel and explore the best of India. In line with Prime Minister Narendra…
Indians take more international trips than last year
MakeMyTrip has released its Summer and Monsoon Travel Trends Report indicating a notable increase in the number of Indians travelling to international destinations during the summer and…
Mysuru hotels threaten to block supply to OTA’s and OYO in India
While the OTA errors debate heats up outside India too, in a latest development, the Hotel Owners' Association (HOA) of Mysuru near Bengaluru has decided that after 15 February 2019, 400 of…
“We are a local company”: RedDoorz CEO
Just last week, Indonesian OTA RedDoorz, announced its regional expansion plans to open in 10 new cities in East Java, Indonesia in 2019 starting with Pasuruan and Jember. Keen to know more…
Portier hires travel tech grandee Olivier Dombey to become a “very serious player”
Portier Technologies, has announced the appointment of Olivier Dombey as its new chief operating officer based out of the company’s Bangkok office.
Travelport renews ties with Jet Airways
Jet Airways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with Travelport that will be effective from April 2019 and enable online and offline travel agencies around the world to shop, book and…
Travelport wins tender to become Air India’s sole distributor in home market
Travelport has won a tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline's home market.
FCM broadens its footprint in the Middle East
FCM Travel Solutions, the corporate travel division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced new partnerships with GoFly in Algeria and Travel Club Travel & Tourism in Kuwait,…
Roseate Hotels & Resorts to expand in the fast-growing ME market
India-based hotel chain Roseate Hotels & Resorts is scouting for acquisition opportunities to establish its luxury footprint in the fast-growing Middle East market.
Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India
The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…
Should FlipKart launch a travel marketplace?
Is India's ecommerce giant Flipkart building plans to enter online travel? We look at the company and its history - and why it might be well-placed to build the country's biggest OTA.…
Opening Asia to branded budget stays, one RedDoorz at a time
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
Travelport CEO discusses results for third quarter of 2017
Travelport released revenue statistics for the third quarter of 2017, yesterday. Commenting on the numbers Gordon Wilson (main picture), president and CEO of Travelport, cited the Asian…
The new Indian wayfarer: young, digital, globetrotting
India remains a favourite of global travellers for its natural beauty and impressive architecture. So how do we explain the recent trend of Indian vacationers going to faraway continents…
10 Reasons Why You SHOULDN’T Attend the 2017 Phocuswright Conference: Can You Afford NOT to Come?
Here are 10 reasons you shouldn't attend The Phocuswright Conference: 1. You have no reason to hear from – and meet – top travel executivesHate growing your professional network? Then this…
