Skift Take
As more Indians look to explore new destinations and seek better travel deals, Skyscanner’s approach of being both a travel guide and a deal-finder could resonate. The company’s vision of making India a top-three market is ambitious, but its success could redefine the company’s role in Asia,
Travel metasearch engine Skyscanner is preparing to launch a new marketplace within its app that offers a range of additional services.
The feature, which has not yet been officially announced, aims to integrate options like ground transportation, visa services, and even travel-related information, making the app a one-stop shop for travelers, Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars told Skift.
The company also plans to roll out a sustainability feature where airlines can post their environmental commitments, and this marketplace could significantly expand the app's scope, according to the CEO.
Mangelaars, who was visiting India last week spoke to Skift about deepening Skyscanner’s presence in the country, a travel market that according to him shows significant potential for the travel metasearch engine.
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