EaseMyTrip forays into medical tourism industry with acquisition of Pflege Home Healthcare, Rollins International – Industry News

Online travel tech platform EaseMyTrip.com on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a 49 per cent equity stake in Pflege Home Healthcare and 30 per cent in Rollins International, marking its strategic expansion into the medical tourism sector. “These acquisitions align with EaseMyTrip’s mission to offer holistic travel solutions by integrating wellness and healthcare services into its service portfolio as medical tourism,” the company said in a regulatory filing.

EaseMyTrip has acquired Dubai-based Pflege Home Healthcare, which offers comprehensive care services across a wide range of segments, from doctor visits, registered nursing care at home and physiotherapy to home-based medical equipment like ventilators and oxygen. The acquisition of Pflege empowers EaseMyTrip to offer reliable healthcare services, expanding its offerings in the medical tourism domain to cater to travellers seeking medical treatments or wellness solutions abroad.

Rollins International, meanwhile, has a strong presence in India with its focus on gluten-free, lactose-free, and allergen-free food products, highly effective health supplements, and cutting-edge wellness therapies. Rollins also operates a range of brands offering state-of-the-art wellness devices, nutritional guidance, and recreational spaces. Rollins’s flagship wellness centres are now present in New Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru and coming soon to even more localities, cities, and countries. 

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Nishant Pitti, CEO & Co-founder of EaseMyTrip, said, “EaseMyTrip’s portfolio has grown manifold with the inclusion of Rollins International and Pflege Home Healthcare. It is a pivotal progression for us towards revolutionising medical tourism. With the growing demand for accessible, quality healthcare services, this acquisition was necessary to meet the evolving needs of travellers seeking wellness and medical solutions. As India’s trusted travel ally, EaseMyTrip is ready to step up and deliver seamless healthcare journeys. Our commitment is to ensure that both our domestic and international customers receive the highest standards of care, with convenience at every step.” 

Parveen Jakhar, Co-Founder, Pflege Home Healthcare, said, “Our collaboration with EaseMyTrip is a significant step towards extending the accessibility of premium healthcare services. By integrating our Medical Tourism and home healthcare expertise with their global travel platform, we aim to provide a seamless experience for individuals seeking medical treatment or wellness services abroad. This partnership will enable us to deliver compassionate care to a wider audience, ensuring that medical travellers receive the support they need in a convenient, comfortable environment.”

Rohan Jain, Co-Founder, Rollins International, said, “We are excited to join forces with EaseMyTrip, integrating our expertise in allergen-free products and wellness solutions with their vast travel network. This partnership enables us to create unique, health-focused travel experiences tailored to customers’ evolving lifestyle needs. Together, we will offer unparalleled access to wellness services, ensuring that health-conscious travellers feel supported every step of the way.” 

The medical tourism industry is currently valued at $7.69 billion and is expected to reach $14.31 billion by 2029. The move is expected to bolster EaseMyTrip’s overall business strategy, further solidifying its reputation as a key player in the travel and tourism industry.