Why MakeMyTrip and Goibibo Demand a Channel Manager
MakeMyTrip and Goibibo are both part of the MakeMyTrip Group, but they operate as separate booking platforms with separate extranets, separate rate systems, and separate inventory controls. Many Indian hoteliers don't realise this means you have to manage them independently — unless you use a channel manager.
Without a channel manager, here's what managing just these two OTAs looks like every day:
❌ Without a Channel Manager
- Log into MakeMyTrip extranet separately
- Log into Goibibo extranet separately
- Update rates manually on both platforms
- After each booking, manually reduce inventory on both
- Risk overbooking if update is delayed by minutes
- Rate discrepancy triggers OTA ranking penalty
- 30–60 minutes of manual work per day, per OTA
✔ With eGlobe Channel Manager
- One dashboard syncs both simultaneously
- Rates update across all OTAs in seconds
- Bookings auto-deducted from central inventory
- Zero risk of overbooking
- Rate parity alerts protect your OTA rankings
- All done from mobile app if needed
- Under 20 minutes of review per day total
Understanding the MakeMyTrip & Goibibo API Connection
Both MakeMyTrip and Goibibo operate certified API partner programs for channel managers. This means approved channel management software can connect directly to their booking systems via an official API — not screen scraping, not manual bulk uploads, but a genuine real-time two-way data connection.
eGlobe Solutions is a certified API partner for both MakeMyTrip and Goibibo. This certification matters for three reasons:
- Speed: Updates propagate to both platforms within seconds, not minutes.
- Reliability: The connection is stable and monitored 24/7. If it drops, eGlobe alerts you immediately.
- Trust: MakeMyTrip and Goibibo actively endorse certified partners, meaning your listing is not at risk of penalties for using the integration.
Step-by-Step: How to Connect MakeMyTrip & Goibibo to eGlobe Channel Manager
Sign Up for eGlobe Channel Manager
Visit eglobe-solutions.com and request a free demo. The onboarding team will set up your property profile — property name, address, room types, and base rates. This takes about 15–20 minutes.
Share Your MakeMyTrip Partner ID
Log into your MakeMyTrip Partner Portal and find your Hotel ID / Partner ID. Share this with the eGlobe setup team. eGlobe's team will initiate the channel manager connection request directly from the MakeMyTrip end.
Share Your Goibibo Hotel ID
Log into your Goibibo Extranet and locate your Hotel ID. Goibibo's API approval process is slightly different — eGlobe submits a connection request and Goibibo's team approves it, usually within 24 hours.
Map Your Room Types
In eGlobe's dashboard, you'll match each room type in your system to the corresponding room category on MakeMyTrip and Goibibo. For example, your "Standard Room" in eGlobe maps to "Standard Room" on MakeMyTrip and the equivalent on Goibibo. This step ensures inventory deductions happen on the correct room type when a booking arrives.
Load Your Rates and Availability
Enter your rates, seasonal pricing, minimum stay restrictions, and availability in the eGlobe dashboard. These will push simultaneously to both MakeMyTrip and Goibibo — along with any other OTAs you've connected.
Go Live and Verify the Connection
eGlobe performs a test booking verification to confirm rates and availability are syncing correctly. Once verified, you're live. From this point, every rate change in your dashboard updates MakeMyTrip and Goibibo in real time.
What Happens After You Connect: Real-Time Sync in Action
Once connected, this is what the real-time sync looks like in practice:
Booking Received on MakeMyTrip
Guest books Room 101. eGlobe deducts it from central inventory. Goibibo, Booking.com, and all other connected OTAs update within seconds.
Rate Change in eGlobe
You increase weekend rates by ₹500. The change pushes to MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and every other OTA simultaneously — one action, all platforms updated.
Close Availability for a Date
Need to block December 31st for a private event? One click in eGlobe closes availability on MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and all OTAs instantly.
Rate Parity Alert
If your rates drift out of sync between platforms, eGlobe sends an instant alert so you can correct the discrepancy before OTA algorithms penalise your ranking.
Common Problems When Connecting MakeMyTrip & Goibibo (and How eGlobe Solves Them)
Problem 1: Room Type Mismatch
Your property might call it a "Superior Room" but MakeMyTrip lists it as "Deluxe Room." If room types don't map correctly, bookings might deduct from the wrong room category. eGlobe's setup team reviews your room mapping carefully to prevent this.
Problem 2: Pending API Approval
MakeMyTrip and Goibibo require their team to approve channel manager connections. With non-certified tools, this approval can take weeks. Because eGlobe is a certified partner, approvals typically come through within 24 hours.
Problem 3: Rate Parity Violations After Connection
Some hotels inadvertently price rooms lower on one OTA after switching to a channel manager. eGlobe's Rate Parity Alert feature continuously monitors all connected platforms and flags discrepancies before they trigger OTA penalties.
Beyond MakeMyTrip & Goibibo: Connect All 100+ OTAs at Once
MakeMyTrip and Goibibo are the priority for most Indian hotels, but they're just two of the 100+ OTAs eGlobe connects to. Once you're set up on the platform, connecting additional OTAs like Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Agoda, Cleartrip, Yatra, and HotelBeds takes minutes — not days.
Each additional OTA adds more booking opportunities without adding to your workload. A guest from Singapore might book on Agoda. A European traveller might come through Booking.com. A domestic corporate traveller might use Cleartrip. eGlobe ensures your rates and availability are always accurate and visible on every platform they search.
