MakeMyTrip to acquire majority stake in leading regional tour operator Flamingo Transworld

Online travel platform MakeMyTrip has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in regional tour operator Flamingo Transworld, for an undisclosed amount.

Flamingo Transworld said that over the past 30 years, it has built a strong presence in regional markets such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh through its group tour services.

Its tours are known for offering carefully selected Indian meals prepared by on-tour chefs or trusted Indian vegetarian/Jain kitchens. The company also provides in-house tour managers who speak regional languages and offers wide coverage of popular attractions and experiences for both domestic and international tourists.

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MakeMyTrip said Flamingo Transworld’s popular international and domestic group travel packages—currently sold through 51 offices across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh—will strengthen and complement MakeMyTrip’s existing holiday packages business.

Rajesh Magow, co-founder and group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said Flamingo aligns closely with the growth strategy of the company's 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," he added.

Mohit Kabra, group chief operating officer, MakeMyTrip, said the company believes that the proposed acquisition of Flamingo creates a profitable growth opportunity to help MakeMyTrip drive a deeper presence in regional markets across India.

Sanjay Shah, director and co-founder of Flamingo Transworld, said for over three decades, Flamingo has built genuine trust in the Indian travel market. "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," he added.

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MakeMyTrip said it has followed a “calibrated” approach to acquisitions. The company added that its recent deals—including QuestToTravel for corporate travel bookings, Simplotel for hotel technology, BookMyForex for travel forex services, Savaari for intercity mobility, and Happay for corporate spend management—have helped expand its services across leisure travel, corporate travel, and related travel services.

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