EaseMyTrip and Zaggle forge strategic partnership to revolutionize travel and expense management solutions

New Delhi, February 28, 2024: EaseMyTrip, one of India’s leading travel tech platforms has announced a strategic partnership with Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited, a SaaS FinTech player that provides spend management products and solutions to corporates to deliver integrated travel and expense management solutions.

EaseMyTrip’s Corporate clients will now get seamless access to Zaggle’s EMS platform that provides end-to-end travel and expense management solutions which includes right from booking flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements to managing the expense process incurred during the travel.

By integrating travel booking functionality with expense reporting capabilities, the partnership offers streamlined workflow, ensures compliance with corporate policies, and provides real-time visibility into travel expenditure. There is a strong connection between corporate travel and the demand for robust expense management solutions because corporate travel is driving demand with increased travel volume, focus on cost control, improved traveller experience with modern expense management solutions offering user-friendly interfaces, mobile apps, and automated processes, streamlining expense reporting, and improving the overall travel experience for employees.

Expense management solutions are also enabling travel with policy compliance, centralized visibility, efficiency and automation and data-driven insights. T&E integration allows seamless data transfer between booking platforms and expense management systems, further streamlining the process. Corporate travel is driving the adoption of expense management solutions and EMS in turn, enable companies to manage travel expenses effectively, optimize travel programs, and improve their bottom line.

As per industry estimates the total expenditure made by Indian travellers will hit $410 billion by 2030 making India the fourth largest global spender. This is a massive 173 per cent rise compared to pre-Covid period (2019). Therefore, both, EaseMyTrip and Zaggle are strategically positioned to capitalize on this burgeoning market.

Sharing his thoughts on the partnership, Mr. Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip stated; “We’re excited about our strategic partnership with Zaggle, a leading SaaS FinTech player. By integrating travel booking with expense reporting, we offer a streamlined workflow, policy compliance, and real-time visibility into travel expenditure to our corporate clients. In the rapidly evolving travel industry, this partnership underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering unmatched value.’’

Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO of Zaggle, said, “Our partnership with EaseMyTrip underscores our commitment to empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions that simplify complex processes. By combining our expertise in payment technology with EaseMyTrip’s extensive network on travel, we are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our customers.”

This integrated T&E solution offers several advantages for businesses, including reduced errors, increased savings, and enhanced traveller experience. As India’s travel industry continues to evolve, Zaggle remains committed to launch innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.