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Aramco: Yatra & Aramco forge strategic alliance to elevate corporate travel experience across Asia, ET TravelWorld

In a significant move to enhance corporate travel management, Yatra Online has officially joined forces with Aramco Asia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco. This strategic partnership aims to streamline travel booking, hotels, and ancillary services for Aramco employees across Asia, emphasising Yatra‘s commitment to delivering exceptional service, cost efficiency, and cutting-edge technology.

As the largest corporate travel service provider and the third-largest online travel company in India, Yatra is poised to cater to the diverse needs of Aramco Asia through seamless booking processes and an extensive array of travel options. This partnership is rooted in understanding Aramco Asia’s unique preferences, reflecting Yatra’s dedication to providing unparalleled service quality and innovative technology solutions.

Sabina Chopra, COO-Corporate Travel and Head – Industry Relations, Yatra Online, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome Aramco Asia as a valued client and partner. This partnership is a big step for us, and we’re excited to offer Aramco Asia our top-notch travel management services. With our ‘Yatra for Business’ platform’s advanced technology and our quick customer onboarding, we’ve solidified our leadership in corporate travel. We’re committed to providing Aramco Asia with excellent travel experiences, saving costs, and making their operations even more efficient.”Mohammed Al-Herbish, Aramco Asia India Managing Director, highlighted the value of the strategic partnership, stating, “This strategic partnership will provide Aramco Asia with the opportunity to avail the efficient and reliable travel services of Yatra Online. The collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering a seamless and enhanced travel experience for our employees across Asia.”

Despite a 14.7 per cent decrease in air ticket prices during the same period, gross bookings surged by 10.2 per cent YoY to INR 17,504 million. However, the B2B business was affected by subdued spending across IT/ITES clients. Nonetheless, Yatra continued to expand its corporate clientele, securing 13 new accounts during the quarter.

Yatra is set to offer Aramco Asia a high-touch travel management experience, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey for its employees. The user-friendly platform will empower Aramco Asia employees to conveniently book flights, hotels, trains, and other ancillary services. This partnership is expected to provide comprehensive travel solutions to subsidiary offices in India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Australia.Leveraging its industry-leading expertise, global network, and advanced technology, Yatra Online, aims to optimise Aramco Asia’s travel logistics and enhance the overall travel experience for its employees. The collaboration represents a synergy between Yatra’s proficiency in the travel industry and Aramco Asia’s commitment to seamless and efficient corporate travel.

The strategic alliance between Yatra Online and Aramco Asia signifies a significant step forward in elevating corporate travel experiences across the Asian region. As the partnership takes flight, it is poised to redefine the landscape of corporate travel management with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and personalised service.