New Delhi – September 21, 2023: Snapdeal, India’s largest e-commerce marketplace, and Agoda, a prominent online travel booking platform, are delighted to unveil their strategic partnership. This alliance signifies a pivotal moment as it joins the forces of Snapdeal’s extensive reach and Agoda’s travel expertise, both committed to addressing the travel requirements of Bharat consumers. The core objective of this collaboration is to deliver cost-effective travel options to millions of prospective travelers across the nation, empowering them to embark on journeys of discovery and exploration.
The synergy between Agoda and Snapdeal will harness the combined strengths of two prominent industry leaders to meet the ever-evolving needs of the Indian market. This alliance leverages Agoda’s extensive array of accommodation choices and Snapdeal’s vast consumer base, promising to elevate the travel booking experience with vast choices.
Talking about the partnership Bharat Venishetti, Group Head Strategic Finance, Snapdeal, said”We are delighted to join forces with Agoda, a distinguished name in the travel sector. This partnership underscores our commitment to enriching our consumers’ lives by offering an extensive range of solutions while they shop online.”
Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer, Agoda, adds: “Snapdeal is a market leader in the e-commerce industry in India and everyone at Agoda is thrilled to join forces with them. This collaboration allows us to expand our reach and serve Indian consumers and help them see the world for less. We are confident that the partnership will deliver exceptional value and enrich the travel experiences of Snapdeal’s millions of users across India.”
The integration of Agoda’s travel services on Snapdeal’s platform offers customers a convenient and hassle-free way to book their accommodation and travel arrangements while shopping for other products on Snapdeal. This integration creates a unified experience for the consumer, making travel planning more accessible and enjoyable.
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About Agoda
Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 3.6M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, airport transfers, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support. Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 6,600 staff in 31 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.
About Snapdeal Snapdeal is one of India’s leading e-commerce companies and is focused on India’s large and growing value segment and hosts high-quality, value-priced merchandise in key categories like home, fashion and beauty & personal care. In line with its exclusive focus on the value segment, more than 90% of the products on the platform are priced under Rs. 1,000 and more than 86% of the orders are from outside metro cities. Over the last several years, the company has enhanced its expertise in catering to mid-income users who have a budbudget-led approach to spending and access the Internet primarily through their mobile phones.
