Goibibo, one of India’s leading travel brands, has launched Student gopass, targetting the large student population in India and its booming travel needs.
In a press statement, Goibibo says that the ‘student gopass’ has been conceptualised to cater to the unique needs of the vast student population in India and it empowers students with enhanced travel experiences on a budget that aligns with their dynamic, fast-paced lifestyle and aspirations.
The firm says that there will be a sustained intervention from the brand encompassing affordable propositions across various travel categories across domestic hotels, flights, buses, and international hotels and flights.
“India has a student population of over 150 million, a large portion of whom migrate within the country and internationally for education, creating a need for affordable and reliable travel options. The ‘student gopass’ is designed to facilitate various aspects of student travel, from visiting home during breaks and festivals to embarking on educational journeys like competitive exams, internships, and international studies. Goibibo’s ‘student gopass’ addresses these needs, and empowers students to explore, learn, and grow while keeping the travel expenses economical,” says Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Goibibo.
The statement adds that with this pass, in the domestic segment, students can enjoy a flat 25 pc discount of up to INR 2,000 on domestic hotel bookings, a discount of INR 600 on already discounted student special fares on flights, a complete waiver on convenience fees for train bookings amongst other offers. It adds that international travel is also covered, with discounts of flat 5 pc up to INR 5,000 on flights and flat 20 pc up to INR 3,000 on hotels.