EaseMyTrip has increased its stake in Eco Hotels and Resorts by 7.77% through a rights issue, investing around Rs 15.2 crore. While Eco Hotels is still a small player, reporting just Rs 13.71 lakh in turnover for FY25, this move signals EaseMyTrip’s intent to diversify beyond travel bookings into the hospitality sector.
This investment is strategic for two key reasons. First, it gives EaseMyTrip a foothold in the growing eco-friendly hospitality space. Consumers are increasingly looking for sustainable and green lodging options, and having a stake in Eco Hotels allows the company to experiment and scale offerings without fully owning the operational risk. It’s a low-risk way to enter a new vertical while testing demand.
Second, this move fits into EaseMyTrip’s broader expansion strategy. Over the last quarter, the company also approved investments in Three Falcons Notting Hill, AB Finance, and Vashu Bhagnani Industries. These steps show that EaseMyTrip is building an ecosystem around travel and hospitality, going beyond ticketing into accommodations, financing, and related services.
While the company reported a decline in Q1 FY26 revenue and profits, investments like these indicate a long-term focus on growth and diversification, rather than relying solely on core travel bookings. From a business perspective, this could help EaseMyTrip create multiple revenue streams, attract new customer segments, and strengthen its competitive position in India’s fragmented travel and hospitality market.
Also Read: Reliance FMCG arm to invest ₹768Cr in Andhra Pradesh food park
