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EaseMyTrip introduces the Travel Republic Sale from 16 to 19 January
Mumbai: EaseMyTrip.com, online travel tech platforms have introduced the Travel Republic Sale, unlocking attractive discounts and offers on flight bookings, hotel stays, bus tickets, cab rentals, and holiday packages. Scheduled from January 16 to January 19 2024, this limited-period sale invites travellers to explore the world with unbelievable EaseMyTrip deals.
During the Travel Republic Sale, customers can save up to 23 per cent on flights, 60 per cent on hotels, 16 per cent on cabs, and 15 per cent on bus travel. For holiday packages, prices start at just Rs 7,999.
To unlock these savings, use the promo code “EMTREPUBLIC” when booking on the EaseMyTrip app or web browser interface. Moreover, customers can enjoy even more savings by booking with an ICICI Bank Credit Card.
EaseMyTrip has partnered with leading airline carriers for this sale, including SpiceJet, Air India Express, Vistara Airlines, Star Air, Akasa Air, American Airlines, Air Mauritius, Air Astana, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airline, Delta Airlines, British Airways, Egyptair, Gulf Air, ITA Airways, Kenya Airways, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, RwandAir, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa Airline, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Swiss International Airlines.
The list of selected hotel partners includes Amritara, Roseate Hotels (Delhi & Rishikesh), Sterling Hotels, Spree Hotels, Clarks Inn, Justa Hotels, WelcomeHeritage, Le Roi, Zone By the Park, One Earth, Shrigo, MPT, Suba Group, Cygnett, Byke, Starlit, Lords, Ananta, Summit, Mount Hotels Group, Sumi Yashree Group, Sumi Yashree Group, Jain Group Hotels & Resorts, Toshali Group of Hotels (Bhubaneswar/Puri & Shimla), Fateh Collection, Golden Hotels (Northern East India Chain), Club Mahindra, Ramada Gurgaon Central (Gurugram), and Fab Hotels. Every booking enters you into prize draws for exciting giveaways. Gift vouchers will be available from renowned brands like AJIO, KFC, Gaana, and Styched.
Introducing exciting offers EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pitti said, ‘’Embark on a journey of savings and celebration this Republic Day with our exclusive sale. This isn’t just about discounts; it’s a passport to a world of possibilities, a salute to your travel aspirations. As the nation’s heart beats in vibrant hues, let our offers paint your adventures with unparalleled experiences. This Republic Day, redefine your travel story with us – where every booking is a chapter of value, every destination a canvas of memories. Join us in commemorating the spirit of the nation through our Republic Day Sale – a tribute to your wanderlust and the joy of limitless exploration.”
Unlock globe-trotting savings this January 16 to 19 with EaseMyTrip’s Travel Republic Sale. Whether planning domestic trips or overseas adventures, this limited-time offer makes early 2024 the perfect time to book flights, hotels, rides, and packages at astonishingly affordable rates.
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
