MakeMyTrip Adds 50 Premium Minor Hotels Properties to Boost Luxury Segment 25%
MakeMyTrip has partnered with Minor Hotels to list 50 premium properties in Thailand, the Maldives and the UAE on its platform starting Q2. The tie-up aims to expand its luxury stays segment by 25% and lift average booking values by $150 per room-night.
1. Partnership Overview
MakeMyTrip has entered a strategic alliance with Minor Hotels to integrate 50 of its upscale properties into the MakeMyTrip platform. The collaboration covers key leisure destinations, aiming to broaden the company’s appeal in the luxury travel segment.
2. Portfolio Expansion
The newly added properties span Thailand, the Maldives and the UAE, with hotels ranging from oceanfront resorts to boutique city escapes. This addition increases MakeMyTrip’s total premium inventory by roughly 25%, enhancing its competitive positioning.
3. Financial Impact
By targeting an uplift in average booking values of $150 per room-night, MakeMyTrip expects to generate higher ticket sizes and improved commission income. Management anticipates the luxury segment will contribute an incremental 10% to quarterly gross bookings.