MakeMyTrip CEO on the Journey to Develop a Superapp for India


Skift Take

Undeterred by competition from global online travel companies, MakeMyTrip envisions to be the first port of call for Indian travelers. A travel superapp is definitely a step in the right direction towards this goal.

MakeMyTrip has an ambitious vision — to be the first port of call for the Indian traveler, whether they are traveling within the country or internationally. Tell co-founder and group CEO Rajesh Magow that it’s a tall order and he quips, “It is effectively a reiteration of the vision that was there, from the very beginning.”

MakeMyTrip has also ventured into the Middle East as a completely new geography and it plans to eventually launch a superapp too.

Over the years, the online travel company has been increasing its product offerings through its brands — MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and redBus. Today, MakeMyTrip offers transportation options that include, flight, trains, buses as well as inter-city cabs and offers a wide range of accommodation options across all segments — be it budget, premium, mid-segment, independent properties or chain hotels as well as alternative accommodations — hostels, apartments, villas and homestays.

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