Ixigo

News / Technology

Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2023

Mobile-driven Ixigo has made a string of acquisitions and investments in recent years, adding technology and inventory, and was an early mover when it came to experimenting with artificial intelligence. Read More

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News / Startups

Ixigo invests $3.1M in electric bus startup FreshBus

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2023

The seed round will go towards the launch of the inter-city electric bus service across India. Read More

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News / Technology

Ixigo, Amadeus latest to add new fintech and payment options

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2022

Insurance products and buy-now-pay-later options are becoming more widespread in travel. Read More

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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2022

Aloke Bajpai founded India-based Ixigo in 2007 alongside co-founder Rajnish Kumar to improve the travel booking process for consumers through technology. Read More

News / Online

Behind Ixigo's road to profitability and IPO

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 18, 2021

India-based Ixigo has not only survived the last 12 months but is now intent on coming out shining on the other side. Read More

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News / Online

Ixigo acquires Abhibus, boosts presence beyond India's major cities

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2021

The purchase price for the Hyderabad-based company has not been disclosed, except to say that it’s being sold for a mixture of cash and Ixigo stock. Read More

News / Distribution

Ixigo raises $53M led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund

By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2021

The round also has participation from Bay Capital Holdings, IE Venture Fund, India Acorn Fund, Malabar India Fund and others. Read More

News / Online

Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app

By Kevin May | June 16, 2021

The country has suffered greatly in recent months from a variant of the COVID-19 virus known as Delta, triggering what is hoped will be a rapid acceleration of its vaccination program. Read More

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News / Distribution

Ixigo buys train booking app Confirmtkt to serve India’s $8B rail market

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2021

The deal aligns with the Indian online travel agency’s decision in 2019 to focus on flights, trains and buses. Read More

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News / Online

10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020

Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More

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News / Online

Expedia, Agoda, Traveloka, Ixigo on opportunities and challenges post-COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2020

The four online travel agencies are finding new ways to serve their primarily domestic audiences and remain relevant while travel volumes are down. Read More