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GoFro eyes services in 30 global destinations by year-end

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Online travel start-up GoFro is chalking out a plan to take its services to up to 30 top global destinations by the end of this year as part of its expansion strategy.

It has expanded the number of countries in which it provides travel packages to 13 with the addition of France, Greece and Switzerland.

"We will continue to add more destinations that are popular with Indian tourists. By the end of this year, we plan to cover the top 25 to 30 destinations that account for 80 per cent of out-bound leisure travel from India," GoFro founder Amitabh Misra told PTI.
 

At present, GoFro's packages are available for Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali, Mauritius, Cambodia, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Australia, Vietnam, France, Greece and Switzerland.

Asked if the company is also looking to tap the Indian market, he said: "We will be launching top domestic destinations such as the Andamans, Kerala, the North-East and Kashmir by the end of this year."

On whether the company is planning to raise funds for expansion, Misra said: "We have not actively started to look for funding. That said, we see a clear path for growth for which we will need additional resources in coming months."

The company has so far received USD 5 million funding from MakeMyTrip.

GoFro brings local guide experience to its customers while booking through the website, with destination experts helping customers plan and create their itineraries.

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First Published: Jul 31 2016 | 1:13 PM IST

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