EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading online travel tech platforms, announces the opening of its first franchise store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat yesterday.
This new outlet is the 17th store under the company’s flagship program, EaseMyTrip Franchise, highlighting its expansion strategy to reach offline customers through a robust network of retail stores.
Located in the prime area of Titanium City Center Mall on 100 Feet Road, the new store offers a wide range of services, including flight and hotel reservations, bus and railway tickets, luxurious vacation packages, cruises, group travel arrangements, and visa-related assistance.
The store features inviting and vibrant interiors that align with EaseMyTrip’s brand identity, emphasizing customer centricity and high-end service.
Mr. Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip, stated, “We aim to solidify our position and reputation in the Indian market with our flagship program, EaseMyTrip Franchise. The latest outlet launch in Ahmedabad is part of our larger vision to expand our footprint nationwide and provide our invaluable customers with exceptional offerings. After establishing a strong foothold in the online space, we are committed to bridging the market gaps with our offline stores and are putting our best foot forward to ensure our customers’ demands and needs are effectively catered to.”
Launched last year, the EaseMyTrip Franchise program envisions creating a widespread network of retail stores across India, with a goal of reaching 100 stores by FY25.
With 16 stores already operational, including the most recent one in Bhopal, EaseMyTrip continues its rapid expansion.
About EaseMyTrip
EaseMyTrip, a publicly listed company on NSE and BSE, is one of India’s largest online travel platforms based on air ticket bookings, according to the Crisil Report-Assessment of the OTA Industry in India (February 2021).
Growing at a CAGR of 47% during FY20-24 in profits before tax, EaseMyTrip is one of the fastest-growing internet companies in the country.
Since its inception in 2008, the bootstrapped and profitable company has offered end-to-end travel solutions, including air tickets, hotels, holiday packages, rail and bus tickets, and ancillary value-added services.
EaseMyTrip distinguishes itself by offering users zero-convenience fees during bookings.
The platform provides access to over 400 international and domestic airlines, more than 20 lakh hotels, and various transportation options such as train, bus, and taxi rentals across major Indian cities.
Headquartered in Noida, Delhi NCR, with offices in several Indian cities and international subsidiaries in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA, and New Zealand, EaseMyTrip continues to expand its global presence.