Paytm Travel and Agoda Partner to Offer Hotel Bookings

NEW DELHI:
One97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns the brand Paytm, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of QR, Soundbox, and mobile payments, has partnered with digital travel platform Agoda, a brand of the world’s leading travel provider of online travel, Booking Holdings, to offer hotel booking services on the Paytm app. This partnership expands Paytm Travel’s offerings to hotel bookings—alongside flights, buses, and trains—by enabling users to access Agoda’s wide range of accommodation options across Indian and global destinations, along with exclusive deals and a seamless booking experience.

Leveraging Agoda’s extensive selection of accommodations, Paytm Travel has integrated hotel booking services, allowing travelers to seamlessly browse and book stays. This integration reinforces Paytm Travel’s position as a comprehensive solution for travel needs. The partnership empowers travelers with streamlined itinerary management and provides cost- effective travel solutions, catering to the needs of frequent travelers and businesses seeking efficient travel planning.

Vikash Jalan, Chief Executive Officer of Paytm Travel said, “Our partnership with Agoda marks an important step in expanding Paytm Travel’s services to include seamless hotel booking options. This collaboration allows us to offer travelers access to a wide range of quality accommodations while ensuring convenience and affordability. With this partnership, we strengthen our position as a comprehensive travel solution, catering to diverse needs and
enhancing the overall travel experience.”

Agoda Chief Commercial Officer, Damien Pfirsch said, “By joining forces with Paytm Travel, we are giving travelers even higher levels of convenience when it comes to booking their dream trip. Our combined efforts aim to simplify the booking process while making it even simpler to pay will ensure that even more Indian travelers are able to see the world for less.”

As an International Air Transport Association (IATA) accredited travel agent, Paytm Travel ensures a reliable and trusted booking experience. With features like free cancellations, instant refunds, travel insurance, and enhanced ticket inventories, planning and managing travel with Paytm is quick and hassle-free. Additionally, exclusive deals and discounts on ticket bookings are available through Paytm’s extensive network of bank partnerships, making it a preferred choice for travellers across the country.