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We will be more receptive to hotel owners, says MakeMyTrip CEO Deep Kalra

How can we stop a hotel from discounting? They are the owners, says MakeMyTrip CEO Deep Kalra

Deep Kalra, founder and group chief executive, MakeMyTrip
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Deep Kalra, founder and group chief executive, MakeMyTrip

Ajay Modi New Delhi
Over the last few days, a few hotel associations took on online travel giant MakeMyTrip (which also owns Goibibo) and decided to boycott the twin brands, alleging a predatory pricing, high discounts and market distortions. Deep Kalra, chairman and group CEO at MakeMyTrip tells Ajay Modi that talks are leading to a gradual resolution and bookings are turning normal.  

What caused this stand-off? Are hotels no longer appreciating the work done in creation of the online market by companies like yours?

I am sure we can take some credit for creating this marketing channel. It is not that the hotels