NEW DELHI:
MakeMyTrip
, India’s biggest online travel agency (OTA), Monday said it has expanded its
reach
to over 150
countries
, including major travel markets like the UK, USA, Germany, Japan, Italy and France. The over two-decade-old company was previously operational in India, USA, and the UAE, The travel platform says it adhered to multiple
international
compliances, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), to reach this presence.
“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. 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 SOPs on a regular basis. Our decision to make MakeMyTrip accessible globally is as 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 geographically,”said Rajesh Magow, Co-founder & Group CEO of MakeMyTrip.
He added: “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. Our extensive coverage, offering accommodations in more than 2000 cities, will assist international tourists in discovering the hidden gems of India.” The platform’s interface offers transactions in USD, AED, or INR.
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