Times Group launches a travel portal that feels like a magazine

17th February 2014
Times Group  launches a travel portal that feels like a magazine

Mumbai, February 17, 2014: Times Internet (TIL), the digital arm of India’s largest media group, The Times of India Group has launched a travel portal -- HappyTrips.com -- to help users plan their next trip, discover hotels and restaurants, things to do as well as providing them with fun facts all around the world.
HappyTrips intends to be the go- to destination in the travel category with curated travel advice and actionable-and up-to-date information to inspire readers. “Our featured lists and guides help filter through the noise and find the best places to stay, eat, party, or find something to do”, says Puneet Gupt, Business Head of HappyTrips.com. The site already covers close to 200 Indian destinations as of now and another 100 destinations around the world.
Adds Satyan Gajwani, CEO of Times Internet: "HappyTrips is special because it feels like a magazine, but is powered by a robust backend data platform, storing millions of related data points. Upfront, the user sees easy-to-navigate cards with curated guides, itineraries and lists to help them find the best of a city they're exploring.”
TIL is a fully owned subsidiary of the Times of India Group.