• With this strategic expansion, Yatra reinforces its commitment to providing innovative and customized travel solutions to customers across India

Bangalore, October 17^th, 2024: In a move that marries the convenience of online travel with personalized service, Yatra Online Limited, India’s largest corporate travel services provider and a leading online travel company, has inaugurated its first franchise store in Bangalore, Karnataka. Situated in Bangalore’s vibrant Jayanagar, this store marks Yatra’s debut in the southern state— combining the convenience of online travel with personalized service, catering to the city’s dynamic mix of business and leisure travellers.

As travel continues to evolve in a post-pandemic world, Yatra is tapping into a growing trend of travellers seeking both digital ease and human interaction. By blending digital ease with face-to-face expertise, Yatra’s store will cater to Bangalore’s diverse travellers – from busy professionals to tech enthusiasts and families to walk in, discuss their plans, and receive expert guidance for all their travel needs, from flight bookings to bespoke holiday packages.

“Bangalore is a dynamic city where digital services thrive, yet we see value in creating a space for face-to-face connections,” “This store combines the convenience of our online platform with human interaction, offering the best of both worlds.”

Sabina Chopra, COO of Corporate Travel and Head of Industry Relations at Yatra

“Yatra sees immense potential in Karnataka, driven by Bangalore’s booming tech industry and growing travel demand. Our strategic entry into Bangalore will enable us to tap into this robust market and solidify our presence in the southern region,” added Chopra. By embracing a hybrid approach, Yatra sets itself apart, bringing innovation to offline travel. The Jayanagar store offers a comprehensive array of services — customized holiday packages, flight bookings, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and more, ensuring every traveller’s journey begins smoothly. This launch is part of Yatra’s strategy to expand its physical footprint in key cities, blending digital innovation with localized service.

Ranjith Gaikwad, Franchise owner,  “In the heart of India’s Silicon Valley, we’re thrilled to offer a dedicated space where travellers can meet experts and get their holidays curated for their dream destination. With seamless booking support in both local languages and English, we aim to provide an exceptional holiday planning experience from start to finish. Our goal is to provide customers with a personalized and immersive holiday booking experience, ensuring their holiday is perfectly tailored before they embark on their journey.”

As Yatra expands in South India, the region will drive growth, with cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore leading the way. By 2025, Yatra expects the southern region to contribute significantly to its overall growth, driven by increasing demand for domestic and international travel.

About Yatra Online Limited

Yatra Online Limited is India’s leading corporate travel services provider with over 850 corporate customers and one of India’s leading online travel companies. The Company provides information, pricing, availability and booking facility for domestic and international air travel, domestic and international hotel bookings, holiday packages, buses, trains, in city activities, inter-city and point-to-point cabs, homestays and cruises. With approximately 108K hotels and homestays contracted in approximately 1,500 cities across India, as well as approximately 2 million hotels around the world, the Company is India’s largest platform for domestic hotels.

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