EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s leading online travel technology platforms, has announced its acquisition of a 49% stake in Planet Education Australia Pty Ltd, a prominent provider of education services based in Australia. This strategic investment marks EaseMyTrip’s formal entry into the study tourism sector, expanding its footprint in the global tourism industry.

Founded in 1999, Planet Education has built a strong reputation over the past 25 years as a trusted advisor in the education services space. The company specializes in providing end-to-end study abroad solutions, including expert counseling, university placements, and visa assistance. With a successful track record of helping over 45,000 students achieve their international education goals, Planet Education operates across 25 offices worldwide, with its headquarters in Sydney, Australia.

This acquisition is in line with EaseMyTrip’s strategy to diversify its offerings and build a more holistic travel ecosystem, including tapping into the growing study tourism market. Through this partnership, EaseMyTrip will gain access to Planet Education’s vast expertise in international education services and its well-established global network, while Planet Education can leverage EaseMyTrip’s extensive customer base, B2B network, and cutting-edge technology.

Mr. Nishant Pitti, CEO & Co-Founder of EaseMyTrip, remarked, “Every year, lakhs of students pursue higher education in countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Ireland. Our acquisition in Planet Education is a strategic step to enter the burgeoning international study tourism, allowing us to offer a seamless, end-to-end experience that integrates both education and travel services for our customers. Leveraging Planet Educations’s expertise, we aim to simplify the process of visas and documentation for students, making it hassle-free. We see immense potential in Planet Education’s model and are excited to combine our tech-driven capabilities with their expertise to create enhanced value for our valued customers.”

Mr. Sanket Shah, Promoter, Planet Education said; “Planet Education is one of the pioneers in Foreign Education Industry of India and is in existing since last more than 25 years. It is a fact that Indian students are more inclined to go abroad for studies for multiple reasons and its numbers are increasing year after year. Planet Education is one of the top facilitators to students for admission, visas, predeparture briefings and all other related services. Proposed alliance would be a perfect synergy for expansion and growth of businesses of both the entities whereby wide network of Planet Education in form of its presence across the country and EaseMyTrip’s presence through its online platform for travel and tourism will be facilitating each other’s line of business and thereby achieving growth in the businesses”.

The acquisition fosters a powerful synergy between EaseMyTrip’s robust online presence, vast customer base, and advanced technological infrastructure, and Planet Education’s expertise in education services. This collaboration allows EaseMyTrip to tap into Planet Education’s extensive network of over 350 partner universities across key study destinations, including Australia, the USA, the UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, and New Zealand. With a strong operational footprint in 25 countries and a proven track record of high visa success rates and expert counseling, Planet Education equips EaseMyTrip to offer a full suite of educational services, from pre-departure workshops to post-arrival support.

This strategic acquisition highlights EaseMyTrip’s ongoing commitment to broadening its service portfolio and fortifying its position as a one-stop solutions provider. The company remains focused on pursuing strategic investments and partnerships that enhance value for its customers and stakeholders, reinforcing its leadership in the evolving travel and tourism market.

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