MakeMyTrip announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in regional tour operator Flamingo Transworld as part of a strategy to strengthen its holiday packages business and expand its reach across India’s regional travel markets.
Flamingo Transworld has built a strong presence over more than 30 years, particularly in the regional markets of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The company is known for its group tour services that emphasize curated travel experiences, including Indian meals prepared by on-tour chefs or sourced from verified Indian vegetarian and Jain kitchens, regional-language tour managers, and comprehensive itineraries covering key domestic and international destinations.
The Flamingo brand currently distributes its travel packages primarily through 51 offices across the four states where it has developed a strong regional following. MakeMyTrip said Flamingo’s international and domestic group travel offerings will complement its existing holiday packages portfolio while helping the company deepen its presence in regional markets.
The acquisition continues MakeMyTrip’s broader strategy of expanding its travel ecosystem through targeted acquisitions. In recent years, the company has acquired several businesses across travel and adjacent services, including Quest2Travel in corporate travel bookings, Simplotel in hotel technology, BookMyForex in travel foreign exchange services, Savaari in intercity mobility and Happay in corporate spend management.
MakeMyTrip said these acquisitions have strengthened supply integration, expanded cross-selling opportunities and enhanced its ability to offer end-to-end travel services across the connected trip journey. The company expects the Flamingo deal to further support its growth in the leisure travel segment and extend its holiday packages offerings to new customer segments across India.
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“Flamingo aligns closely with the growth strategy of our Holiday Packages business. It is a strong, growing business that has developed a unique moat in the group travel domain. We plan to leverage the complementary customer base, products and distribution focus between the two brands to widen holiday package options for our customers.”
Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder And Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
“We believe that our proposed acquisition of Flamingo creates a profitable growth opportunity to help MakeMyTrip drive a deeper presence in regional markets across India.”
Mohit Kabra, Group Chief Operating Officer, MakeMyTrip
“For over three decades, Flamingo has built something unique in Indian travel, genuine trust. From chef-led tours to regional language guides, the brand has grown by going deeper. By combining Flamingo’s brand equity and operational depth with MakeMyTrip’s digital platform and national customer reach, we aim to build a truly pan-India tour company that brings Flamingo’s signature experience to millions of new customers.”
Sanjay Shah, Director And Co-Founder, Flamingo Transworld
