Chennai: Leading travel portal, MakeMyTrip.com, has bagged the first-ever Best Online Travel Agency in India award by Galileo Express Travel World.

The development symbolises the growing significance of online travel agencies in the Travel and Tourism industry in India, a statement from the company said today.

Commenting on the award, Deep Kalra, CEO and founder, MakeMyTrip.com said: "this is a proud moment for MakeMyTrip.com. While our customers have helped us consistently maintain leadership position in the market, we are extremely thrilled to receive such endorsement of our services and product offerings from an industry body of this stature."

"This is, in fact, a step forward for the Online Travel industry in India", he said. The Online Travel Agency category has only been introduced this year and our integration and acknowledgement by the Indian travel and tourism fraternity through this coveted and credible Industry awards signifies a new chapter in our development, he added.

The company which was launched in September 2005,provides booking for flights, hotels, holidays and other travel facilities.

Source : PTI