MakeMyTrip has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Flamingo Transworld, subject to certain closing conditions. The move is aimed at strengthening MakeMyTrip’s holiday packages portfolio and expanding its reach in regional markets across India.
With over three decades of operations, Flamingo Transworld has built a strong presence in western and central India, particularly across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The company is known for its curated group tours for both domestic and international travellers, featuring Indian meals prepared by on-tour chefs or verified vegetarian and Jain kitchens, tour managers fluent in regional languages, and itineraries covering major attractions and experiences.
Flamingo’s travel packages are currently distributed through a network of 51 offices across its core markets. The acquisition is expected to complement MakeMyTrip’s existing holiday packages business while enabling deeper market penetration in regional travel segments.
Commenting on the acquisition, Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said, “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.”
Mohit Kabra, Group Chief Operating Officer, MakeMyTrip, said, “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.”
Commenting on this, Sanjay Shah, Director and Co-Founder of Flamingo Transworld, said, “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.”
The acquisition follows MakeMyTrip’s recent strategic investments in companies such as QuestToTravel, Simplotel, BookMyForex, Savaari and Happay, as part of its broader strategy to strengthen capabilities across leisure, corporate and ancillary travel services.
