Category Archives: OTAs

tiket.com extends long-standing partnership with Sabre

tiket.com, the pioneer Online Travel Agent (OTA) in Indonesia, has extended its partnership with Sabre Corporation.

With the agreement, Sabre will continue to be tiket.com’s preferred GDS technology partner, using a variety of advanced technology solutions to enhance operations and customer offers.

Sabre’s rich global content, including NDC offers, and industry-best shopping APIs will support tiket.com’s commitment to delivering optimum flight choices and travel inventory to consumers. Meanwhile, the agency will adopt Sabre Direct Pay to support its virtual payment needs, delivering a more secure, automated, and integrated payment process. tiket.com will also continue to deploy Sabre’s advanced automation tools to enhance time and cost efficiencies, while improving customer service, including through Automated Exchanges and Automated Refunds.

“Sabre has been our trusted technology partner since the very beginning, and we’re delighted to extend this strategic partnership by incorporating additional Sabre solutions into our technology stack,” said Andi Hendrawan, Director of Transportation, tiket.com. “This renewal strengthens our technology and empowers us to enhance our offerings, deliver superior service to our customers, and expand our global presence with confidence.”

Celebrating its 13th anniversary this year, tiket.com is one of Indonesia’s largest and most comprehensive online travel companies, offering services including flight, train, ferry, bus & shuttle, accommodation bookings, attractions, event ticketing, car rentals, and other travel essentials.

“We’re thrilled to continue our valued, long-standing partnership with tiket.com,” said Brett Thorstad, Vice President, Agency Sales & Airline Distribution, Asia Pacific, Sabre Travel Solutions. “Having supported tiket.com’s tremendous growth over more than a decade, we’re committed to providing them best-in-class technology and support to maintain and grow their competitive edge in one of the world’s fastest growing travel markets for many years to come.”

Yatra Online integrates NDC Content for Corporate Travellers through Self booking portal

Yatra Online Limited has become the country’s first Travel Management Company (TMC) to integrate New Distribution Capability (NDC), a technology developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) via Self Booking Tool.

This milestone transforms how businesses book air travel, delivering richer content, greater transparency, and enhanced flexibility.
NDC, developed by IATA, modernises airline distribution by giving travel agents and intermediaries access to richer content, including tailored offers, dynamic pricing, and real-time seat availability. With Yatra’s integration of NDC, corporate travellers benefit from a seamless & transparent booking experience with a broader range of fare options, lowest price availability, better cost-efficiency, and smarter decision-making.

Yatra’s Self Booking tool integrates this rich NDC content—adding clarity to flight choices, while personalized offers enable a more tailored booking experience. Direct airline connections streamline the process, enabling easy integration with Yatra’s systems and simplifying corporate travel planning.

Dhruv Shringi, Co-Founder and CEO at Yatra, said, ” We are proud to be the first Travel Management Company in India to integrate NDC for corporate travel. This advancement aligns with our mission to offer cutting-edge solutions that transform the travel experience for our corporate clients. By offering NDC content, we can provide richer content, greater fare transparency, and access to tailored offers, ensuring that our corporate customers get the best value and choice when booking their air travel. This step reinforces Yatra’s commitment to driving innovation in corporate travel management, making air travel more efficient and tailored to business needs.”
Yatra’s adoption of the NDC standard aims to elevate the corporate travel experience, offering businesses a more efficient, cost-effective, and personalised booking process

EaseMyTrip announces issuance of 1:1 bonus share following board approval

EaseMyTrip continues to reward its shareholders with a 1:1 bonus share issuance, marking the third such announcement in recent years

EaseMyTrip.com has approved the issuance of 1 (one) bonus equity share for every 1 (one) fully paid-up equity share, as per the decision of the board meeting held yesterday.

The bonus shares will be issued from the company’s available reserves as of March 31, 2024. This move highlights EaseMyTrip’s commitment to rewarding shareholders, following two successful bonus issuances in 2022.

Nishant Pitti, CEO and Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip, commented, “This bonus issuance reflects our gratitude to shareholders and underscores our confidence in the company’s strong financial health. As we expand, it’s important to continue sharing our success with those who have supported us throughout.”

The key details of the EaseMyTrip bonus issue include a 1:1 bonus ratio, meaning one bonus share will be issued for every fully paid-up equity share. The total number of shares to be issued are 1,77,20,40,618 at a face value of Rs. 1/- each. The issuance will be financed using INR. 1772.04 million from the company’s available reserves of INR. 3973.96 million. After the bonus, the total share capital will stand at INR. 3544.08 million, reflecting the company’s growth and its commitment to rewarding shareholders.

 

IntrCity SmartBus partners with CheckMyBus to offer premium bus services globally

IntrCity SmartBus has entered into a strategic partnership with CheckMyBus, the world’s foremost bus travel metasearch platform, to offer premium bus services to domestic and global travellers.

As CheckMyBus’s first Indian partner, this collaboration is set to drive significant business growth by attracting international travellers, particularly from key markets like the US, UK, and Europe, and providing them with budget-friendly yet high-quality transportation options.

Through this partnership, CheckMyBus users will gain direct access to IntrCity’s extensive network of over 630+ routes across popular destinations such as Delhi, Kasol, Dharamshala, Shimla, Manali, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru.

IntrCity’s reputation for elevating bus travel with first-class amenities—including onboard washrooms, experienced bus captains, and exclusive bus lounges—positions it as a leader in India’s intercity travel sector. This collaboration is expected to redefine the perception of bus travel in India and contribute significantly to the country’s burgeoning tourism industry.

Manish Rathi, Co-Founder & CEO of IntrCity SmartBus, said, “Partnering with CheckMyBus enables us to significantly expand our market reach, particularly among international travellers who seek value-driven travel options. This partnership will not only drive our business growth but also set new standards for the bus travel industry in India. As we continue to innovate, this collaboration will further enhance our contribution to India’s tourism infrastructure, ultimately supporting the national economy.”

Marc Hofmann- CEO of CheckMyBus, said, “We are excited to partner with IntrCity SmartBus to offer its superior bus services to our global audience as well as domestic users in India. With IntrCity’s extensive network and commitment to providing top-quality service and the best user journey experience, this collaboration will offer our users direct access to the best prices and offers on the IntrCity SmartBus platform. This partnership reflects our ongoing mission to ensure that travellers enjoy the best journey experience, no matter where they are in the world.”

This partnership positions IntrCity to capture a growing segment of travellers who prioritise price comparisons across modes of transportation, and it strengthens the company’s foothold in India’s growing intercity travel market.

CheckMyBus, which serves millions of global users, will integrate IntrCity’s superior services into its platform, offering travelers seamless access to the best prices and bus travel options in India.

With international tourist arrivals forecasted to grow post-pandemic, this partnership comes at an opportune time. By offering reliable and premium bus services, IntrCity is aligning itself with the government’s ‘Incredible India’ initiative, helping to enhance India’s appeal as a tourist destination. The partnership is expected to drive a notable increase in foreign tourist inflows, providing them with convenient, budget-friendly travel solutions that cater to their unique needs.

With plans to leverage AI-driven insights and customer feedback, IntrCity aims to further enhance its services, making it the go-to platform for domestic and international travelers alike.

TripJack’s Double Dhamaka offer gains momentum with travel agents

TripJack’s Double Dhamaka Offer is rapidly becoming the talk of the town, as travel agents seize this golden opportunity to boost earnings during the high-demand festive season leading up to New Year 2025. This target-based rewards programme has an 83%+ engagement rate as agents look to capitalize on the busy travel period.

With the Double Dhamaka Offer, travel agents can earn up to 1.25% extra on hotel bookings and up to 0.6% extra on flights. With unlimited rewards beyond the highest slab, agents can push their earnings higher than ever before, making this an irresistible opportunity during peak booking season.

The offer, running from September 1 2024 to December 31, 2024, covers flight, hotel, cruise, and holiday bookings, with completed travel or check-in required by January 15, 2025 to qualify for rewards. The offer extends during the entire peak booking and travel season, giving our travel agents more opportunities to meet their targets and boost their earnings.

TripJack’s Double Dhamaka Offer is further enhanced by Check-In Guarantee and Best Rate Guarantee programmes, which provide travel agents with greater trust and value. The Check-In Guarantee ensures smooth hotel check-ins for clients, while the Best Rate Guarantee on select top performing hotels globally offers best prices on hotel bookings or get double the difference.

These features, alongside TripJack’s Double Dhamaka, allows travel agents to grow their business while offering their clients amazing deals, especially during the high-demand holiday period. The flexibility of this offer, combined with the festive rush looks to make this offer popular among travel agents.

Registered travel partners can learn more about the offer by visiting the TJ Rewards page on https://tripjack.com/

 

Twid partners with ConfirmTkt to boost online transactions

Twid, a rewards-based payment network, has collaborated with ConfirmTkt, a online train-utility and ticketing-focused platform, to enhance customer experience and boost transaction efficiency.

The collaboration between Twid and ConfirmTkt highlights the power of integrating rewards-based payment solutions to elevate the travel booking experience. This seamless integration has led to increased double-digit savings for travellers and higher transaction success rates.

Building on the successful partnership between Twid and ConfirmTkt, the collaboration has now been extended to ixigo Trains, ixigo Flights, and ixigo Hotels. This expansion allows travellers across these platforms to leverage Twid’s rewards-based payment solutions, enhancing their booking experience by providing greater convenience, savings, and seamless reward point redemption. Travellers can now enjoy the benefits of Twid’s vast rewards network across various travel services, ensuring an even more integrated and rewarding travel journey.

Commenting on the partnership, Rishi Batra, COO and Co-Founder, Twid, said, “Our collaboration with ConfirmTkt and ixigo has been a testament to what’s possible when tech companies innovate together. Through our integrated solutions, we’ve achieved a significant boost in transaction conversion and customer experience, setting a new benchmark in the industry.”

Dinesh Kumar Kotha, CEO of ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt, added, “Our aim is to make travel more efficient, comfortable, and accessible for all. Through our partnership with Twid, we’ve been able to provide targeted rewards, enabling our users to save on travel bookings and enhance our customer experience. This has deepened customer engagement and loyalty, keeping users actively involved and coming back to our platform for more.”