MakeMyTrip Buys Majority Stake in Flamingo Transworld to Expand Holiday Packages Business

MakeMyTrip acquires majority stake in Flamingo Transworld, a regional tour operator known for its group travel packages, as the online travel company looks to strengthen its holiday packages business.

The deal, announced on Thursday, is subject to certain closing conditions.

Flamingo Transworld has built its business over the past three decades by organising group tours for travellers primarily from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The company sells domestic and international tour packages largely through its network of 51 offices across these states.

Its tours are particularly popular among travellers looking for culturally familiar travel experiences, including Indian meals prepared by on-tour chefs or verified vegetarian and Jain kitchens, tour managers who speak regional languages and curated itineraries covering major attractions.

The acquisition gives MakeMyTrip access to Flamingo’s strong regional customer base while helping the company expand its holiday packages offering beyond its core online booking platform.

“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,” said Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip.

He added that the company plans to use the complementary strengths of both businesses to widen holiday package options for customers.

Mohit Kabra, Group Chief Operating Officer, MakeMyTrip, said the acquisition would help the company strengthen its reach in regional markets.

“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,” he said.

For Flamingo Transworld, the partnership is expected to help scale its offerings beyond its existing markets.

“For over three decades, Flamingo has built something unique in Indian travel, genuine trust,” said Sanjay Shah, Director and Co-Founder of Flamingo Transworld. “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.”

The Flamingo deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions by MakeMyTrip aimed at expanding its travel services. In recent years, the company has acquired firms including QuestToTravel in corporate travel bookings, Simplotel in hotel technology, BookMyForex in travel forex, Savaari in intercity mobility and Happay in corporate spend management.

Together, these moves show how India’s largest online travel platform is trying to build a broader travel ecosystem — from bookings and payments to transport, corporate travel and now regional group tours.