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TravClan: Revolutionizing Travel Experiences through Technology

TravClan is a global B2B Travel Tech Platform that is reshaping the way travel agents sell and deliver exceptional travel experiences worldwide. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology and seamless customer experiences, TravClan empowers travel agents to sell travel online while providing comprehensive end-to-end on-ground travel services.

TravClan's mission is to leverage technology to offer superior travel services at affordable prices, crafting unforgettable experiences for every traveler. It is recognized as the world's first tech-enabled global destination management company, boasting a local on-ground presence in over 18 destinations worldwide, ensuring delightful experiences at every step of the journey.

Offline travel agents sell over USD 500 billion travel every year. The platform enables these agents to build personalized websites within seconds, launching their journey to effortlessly sell flights, hotels, and holidays. Through innovative marketing tools, travel agents gain access to social media-driven demand generation, as well as integrated back-office solutions for invoicing, payment collection, and customer relationship management.

TravClan serves as a comprehensive one-stop shop, allowing agents to instantly book entire holidays, including flights, hotels, activities, sightseeing, and transfers—all within the platform. Moreover, agents can distribute ancillary financial products such as insurance and forex cards to their customers, simplifying the travel planning process.

Built on advanced technology, TravClan empowers travel companies to rebuild their businesses faster post-Covid-19, providing them with better livelihoods through increased demand generation and superior supply sourcing. With the platform, travel agents can effortlessly customize and book personalized itineraries for each customer, supported by in-house destination experts who assist agents in upskilling and selling more effectively. Real-time updates from search to post-booking to during travel ensure a hassle-free experience for all stakeholders, including travelers, agents, and suppliers.

Established in 2018 by Arun Bagaria (Co-founder & CEO), Chirag Agarwal (Co-founder & COO), and Ashish Thapliyal (Co-founder & CTO), the co-founders brings a wealth of experience from their key leadership roles in renowned technology-driven platforms such as OYO, Travel Triangle, and Cars24. The co-founders, graduates of prestigious institutes like IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, deeply understand the challenges faced by travel agents, having operated in the industry themselves.


TravClan's vision is to empower SMBs in the travel sector globally, enabling their business growth and success. By expanding the assistance-led travel market, TravClan offers new-age travel advisors and digital travel influencers an easy, cost-effective, and digital-first platform to meet the demands of the new-age customer.

With a team of over 200 dedicated professionals spread across eight offices in India, Singapore, and Dubai, TravClan has established an extensive global network of suppliers and nurtured strong relationships with airlines, hotels, and government tourism authorities. The company's commitment to innovation and excellence has attracted notable investments, with previous funding rounds raising USD 5.5mn+ from esteemed investors like Leo Capital, TheVentures, Hashed, and leading angel investors worldwide. 

TravClan continues to redefine the travel industry, empowering over 15,000 travel agents, resulting in sales surpassing USD 100 million, harnessing the power of technology to deliver delightful experiences and foster sustainable growth.