Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has announced a minority stake investment in TravClan, a global B2B travel technology platform. The investment will strengthen international travel supply and expand holiday packages available to customers through Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel.
TravClan enables outbound leisure travel through direct supplier partnerships across domestic and international destinations. Its technology platform supports more than 15,000 travel agents in customising and booking real-time packages, hotels and activities. The platform is also supported by 24/7 on-ground customer assistance.
The partnership will bring TravClan’s supplier network, technology and destination capabilities to Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel, enabling customers to access a wider selection of international holiday packages with on-ground support throughout their journeys.
Nishant Verman, SVP, Corporate Development and Partnerships, Flipkart, said, “Investing in TravClan strengthens our ability to offer international holiday packages while deepening our travel capabilities. Travellers today are looking for more than a flight or hotel booking. They want a holiday that is curated around their interests and supported throughout the journey. TravClan’s supplier network and destination capabilities will help us build that experience across Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel.”
Arun Bagaria, Co-Founder and CEO, TravClan, said, “India is becoming one of the largest outbound travel markets in the world, with travellers taking their first international trips driving a significant part of this growth. The opportunity lies in making these trips more affordable while maintaining reliable service levels. By contracting directly with suppliers and operating our own ground teams, we are able to offer competitive prices and deliver a consistent experience. This partnership with Flipkart allows us to take affordable travel products to millions of Indians as they embark on their international journeys.”
The investment will also support TravClan’s expansion across global supply, technology and destinations, while strengthening its teams across business development, engineering and destination operations.
