MakeMyTrip launches AI-powered hotel mapping to boost wildlife tourism

Mumbai: Popular online travel company MakeMyTrip has introduced an industry-first initiative designed to simplify the discovery and booking of hotels and homestays in and around India’s national parks.

Covering more than 100 national parks across the country, the initiative addresses a common challenge: travellers exploring these vast and multi-zoned parks often struggle to identify the right accommodation — whether it is located near a specific entry gate for easier safari access or situated inside or outside the park boundaries.

Proximity to the entry gate has always been one of the most sought-after pieces of information for visitors, yet one of the hardest to find.

To address this gap, MakeMyTrip has leveraged AI to map over 2,000 hotels and homestays with their nearest national park zones. Travellers can now simply search for a national park or a specific zone gate on the platform and instantly discover accommodation options mapped to specific entry gates and park boundaries, making their choice faster and more reliable.

“India is home to more than 100 national parks and over 1,000 protected areas, offering immense potential for wildlife tourism. On our platform, searches for national parks have doubled over the past two years, a clear sign of the growing interest among travellers. By making it easier to discover and book stays around these destinations, we hope to encourage more people to explore India’s natural heritage and contribute to the growth of this segment,” Ankit Khanna, Chief Product Officer – Hotel, Growth & Emerging Businesses, MakeMyTrip, said in a press statement on Tuesday.

Users on the platform will also have access to key park information through the ‘Tips’ section, which provides details on National Park’s operational hours, peak visitation periods, entry protocols, transport routes, and the official website of the state tourism board to support informed decision-making.