MakeMyTrip (MMT), a leading provider of online travel ticket bookings, previously serving India, the US, and the UAE, has now extended its reach to over 150 countries. This expansion includes major travel markets such as the UK, Germany, Japan, Italy, and France. To support this global initiative, the company has committed to complying with international data protection standards like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, stressed the importance of high data protection standards. He remarked, “The rigorous standards of compliance and commitment to data protection we have in place for our Indian business helped us transition smoothly towards stringent international compliances.”
Magow also acknowledged the longstanding support from Indian travelers, “We are indebted to the trust and affection that we have received from Indian travellers for over two decades and continue to hold ourselves to higher standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) on a regular basis. Our decision to make MakeMyTrip accessible globally is a result of this very goal—testing our processes against rigorous protocols across the world to enable our travellers to book or modify their travel purchases on the platform without any roadblocks wherever they are geographical,” he stated.
The goal of the expansion is not only to serve the vast Indian diaspora but also to attract more international tourists to India. Magow emphasized, “Our global accessibility will help us reach the vast Indian diaspora. Importantly, this expansion will enable us to cater to a broader audience, fostering increased inbound travel to India.”
He further highlighted the benefits of this growth for tourism in India, particularly in its less visited locales. “Importantly, this expansion will enable us to cater to a broader audience, fostering increased inbound travel to India. Our extensive coverage, offering accommodations in more than 2,000 cities, will assist international tourists in discovering the hidden gems of India,” Magow concluded.
