Travelguru Announces Business Relationship With Marriott International

MUMBAI, October 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Travelguru.com, India's largest online hotel network, announces its business relationship with the international hotel chain giant Marriott International, Inc. This business relationship is being seen as a significant step ahead in online travel industry. 

Marriott International is one of the leading hospitality brands in the world and has more than 3800 lodging properties in 72 countries and territories. Currently, Marriott operates 21 properties in India with an additional pipeline of 46 hotels and expects to reach its stated goal of 100 open and signed hotels in India in the next few years. The business relationship between Marriott and Travelguru includes featuring all Marriott hotels in India and soon all over the world on Travelguru's point of sales which include Yatra.com and key affiliates like GoIbibo, Thomas Cook, FCM, Kuoni and many more.  

Commenting on the new association, Mr. Basant Tahiliani, General Manager Partner Marketing & E-Commerce, Travelguru.com said: "We are delighted to announce that Marriott International hotels will now be a part of hotels available on Travelguru.com. This partnership re-affirms the trust and belief of hospitality industry in Travelguru, making us one of the most preferred OTAs among hoteliers and customers alike. Hoteliers are realising the importance of game-changing innovations and uncomplicated solutions offered and provided by Travelguru."

Mr. Alexander Pyhan, Senior Director, Global eCommerce Channels APAC & EMEA, Marriott International, said: "We have been looking to further Marriott's online reach in India and the business relationship with Travelguru will help Marriott to expand its online presence in India.

We are delighted to work with Travelguru and are confident that the relationship will, no doubt, be a mutually beneficial one."

About Travelguru:

Travelguru India's largest hotel network, offers the best prices on hotels and holiday packages globally. It provides the best deals on hotels, making your holiday or a business trip convenient and memorable. With over 11,000 hotels in India from 400 cities, customers can choose from budget hotels to luxury hotels with lowest price guaranteed. Travelguru is a part of Yatra Online Private limited.

About Marriott International:

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 3,800 properties in 72 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012.  The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at http://www.marriott.com and for the latest company news, visit http://www.marriottnewscenter.com

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