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Mappls KOGO teams up with Zoomcar for AI-powered travel adventures
Mumbai: In a significant move poised to disrupt the travel and mobility landscape, Mappls KOGO, an AI travel expert app, has joined forces with Zoomcar, the marketplace for car sharing in emerging markets to offer their customers an unparalleled travel experience.
Mappls KOGO is an AI travel expert app in India, offering bookable travel recommendations that save users both time and money. With its dynamic AI technology, Mappls KOGO has emerged as a true pioneer in the realm of travel discovery for anyone looking to step out of the home. Zoomcar on the other hand, empowers host entrepreneurs to safely and easily share their cars to earn additional passive income. Guests in the Zoomcar community enjoy a diverse, affordable selection of cars to unlock memorable driving experiences with friends and family. The synergy between the two platforms goes beyond what each platform can offer on its own, combining the expertise of Mappls KOGO in travel and the mobility prowess of Zoomcar to provide users with unprecedented ease and flexibility.
This collaboration is well-timed as travel enthusiasts around India embark on journeys during the festive season. Customers will also witness an effortless integration of Mappls KOGO’s AI-driven features in this partnership to further enhance their experience. It will offer them the best of both worlds by combining the robust functionality of the Zoomcar app with the convenience of booking through KOGO, all while leveraging the intelligent capabilities of KOGO’s AI Trip maker for truly comprehensive and user-friendly travel solutions. Whether they’re crafting an itinerary or managing self-drive car experiences, this partnership will provide a seamless, all-in-one solution for all users’ travel needs.
Mappls KOGO CEO and co-founder Raj K Gopalakrishnan said, “Imagine the unparalleled offering that we are bringing to our users when it comes to travel in India. Not only are we equipping them with on-the-spot personalised travel itineraries, real-time travel data, competitively priced stay and flight booking options, but now are also bringing them access to offbeat travel destinations which they are largely unaware of, along with the means to reach those – Zoomcar self-drive. This is an offering like no other, and it’s here to revolutionise the travel industry. We’re all set to take travellers on a journey they’ve never experienced before.”
Mappls KOGO’s AI-enabled features such as its unique trip maker and Kogonaut provide travellers with distinctive recommendations, while Zoomcar’s seamless booking system and premium car range cater to their specific travel needs. This partnership created a comprehensive travel ecosystem, in sync with the trends of responsible travel and shared mobility, providing travellers with an all-encompassing experience. Additionally, as part of this partnership, Mappls KOGO will be extending the exclusive KOGO X membership to Zoomcar users at a very special price, further enhancing the value of their trips with the exclusive perks.
Mappls KOGO co-founder and CTO Praveer Kochhar remarked, “We are excited to partner with Zoomcar to amplify the overall travel experience that we bring to our users by creating an offering like none other. This association comes as a game-changer in the travel industry – together we aim to unlock new possibilities for our users who have so far only been exposed to limited travel options across India, we are here to change the way India plans its travel.”
Zoomcar CEO and co-founder Greg Moran said “At Zoomcar we continue to focus on transforming urban mobility across emerging economies and are delighted to partner with Mappls KOGO to bring innovative, mobility solutions to our guests. As trusted travel partners for customers across the country, we see great synergies in this partnership”
This partnership will not only add car sharing to an already burgeoning ecosystem of the platform but will also exemplify the unwavering commitment of both Mappls KOGO and Zoomcar to continuous innovation and an enhanced customer experience in the ever-evolving realm of travel.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
