MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel platform, is celebrating 25 years of revolutionizing travel. To mark this milestone, the brand has launched a special film featuring Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. The film highlights the evolution of travel in India and MakeMyTrip’s role in shaping this transformation.
MakeMyTrip marks 25 Years
The Beginning: Simplifying Travel in India
Founded in April 2000, MakeMyTrip entered a market where online travel booking was in its infancy. Challenges like low internet penetration and skepticism around digital transactions made travel planning cumbersome. MakeMyTrip sought to simplify this by leveraging technology to offer seamless booking experiences.
The Changing Face of Travel in India
Over the years, India’s travel landscape has evolved dramatically. What was once an occasional luxury is now an essential experience. With better infrastructure, rising disposable incomes, and increased digital adoption, travel habits have changed significantly. Trends such as:
- Long weekend getaways
- Luxury vacations
- Drivecations
- Seamless international travel
have gained popularity. Travelers are now more confident, spontaneous, and experience-driven. MakeMyTrip has played a pivotal role in this transition, offering diverse travel solutions.
MakeMyTrip: Expanding Beyond Flights and Hotels
MakeMyTrip has grown far beyond just booking flights and hotels. Today, it offers:
- Holiday packages
- Alternative accommodations
- Rail and bus ticketing
- Taxi services
- Forex services
- Travel insurance and visa assistance
With over 80 million lifetime transacted customers and more than 490 million app downloads, the platform processes approximately 230 transactions per minute across its brands—MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and redBus.
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The 25th Anniversary Film: A Nostalgic Journey
To commemorate its journey, MakeMyTrip’s brand film features Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh reminiscing about childhood vacations. The film showcases how travel has evolved—from the days of spontaneous trips to cyber cafes for online bookings, and finally to the seamless mobile app experience. The film also offers a glimpse into the future, imagining travel 25 years from now—perhaps even booking a trip to Mars!
A Vision for the Future
Rajesh Magow, Co-founder & Group CEO of MakeMyTrip, shared his vision:
“Our 25-year journey has been shaped by our commitment to customer-centricity, delivering value to partners, and simplifying travel. This milestone belongs to every traveler, partner, and team member who has been part of our journey. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to innovation and creating enriching travel experiences. The best is yet to come!”
Conclusion
MakeMyTrip’s 25-year journey is a testament to how travel has evolved in India. From overcoming early challenges to becoming a leader in the travel-tech industry, the brand has continuously adapted to consumer needs. As it steps into the future, MakeMyTrip remains committed to making travel simpler, smarter, and more accessible for all.
