The news: ixigo reported that its hotels business delivered 159% year-on-year GTV growth and 528% revenue growth in Q2 FY27, with 86% of bookings coming from mobile platforms. The company has started disclosing hotels as a separate business line, indicating its strategic importance to the platform.
Why it matters for MICE operators: ixigo's explosive hotel growth reflects strong corporate and incentive travel demand within India. As a PCO or DMC, this means the platform is becoming a more viable channel for promoting accommodation to corporate clients. The high mobile booking rate suggests your clients expect seamless app-based booking experiences. Consider building integrations with platforms like ixigo or ensuring your hotel partnerships are visible on major travel distribution channels.
The takeaway: Review your accommodation partnerships and ensure corporate clients can easily book through major Indian travel platforms like ixigo during proposal stage.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld