Mastercard today announced the launch of ‘Lifestyle Navigator’, an AI-powered travel and lifestyle concierge, in collaboration with MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel platform. It brings together MakeMyTrip’s travel marketplace and content ecosystem and its GenAI Trip Planning Assistant, Myra with Mastercard’s AI capabilities, deepening personalization through curated travel experiences and global network of offers.
The solution represents Mastercard’s first-ever global deployment of this white label platform, making India the first market worldwide and MakeMyTrip the first OTA partner. The launch comes at a time when India’s travel ecosystem is expanding rapidly. According to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s Economic Outlook 2026, the country is projected to lead major Asia Pacific economies, supported by strong domestic demand and accelerating digitization.
Curated insights to discover hidden gems
Going beyond generic suggestions, Lifestyle Navigator draws on curated insights from food, culture, adventure, and retail specialists across key global destinations, while intelligently recommending the most relevant payment product to maximize each traveller’s benefits and savings.
Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said, “Our AI-powered Trip Planning Assistant, Myra, has been developed to convert data-led insights into personalized experiences that are timely and relevant for each traveller. We are very happy to collaborate with Mastercard to power the trip planning experience with Lifestyle Navigator, to provide a smooth experience for our travellers. I am hopeful that our travellers will find value in what we are building together.”
Gautam Aggarwal, President, India & South Asia, Mastercard, said, “Travel is about the moments that make each journey special. With Lifestyle Navigator, we are entering a new era where discovery, planning and experiences come together through AI. By pairing Mastercard’s global network of offers and privileges with MakeMyTrip’s deep travel expertise, we’re harnessing AI and data intelligence in a way that is practical, trusted and deeply contextual – helping consumers make better decisions while enabling a more connected, intelligent travel ecosystem in India.”
AI at the core
Powered by advanced AI and LLM capabilities, the Lifestyle Navigator assistant makes recommendations based on traveler intent, including destination preferences, travel companions and personal passions. It also brings together Mastercard’s iconic Priceless Experiences, partner offers, and premium content from leading Indian and global travel influencers into one intelligent, LLM‑driven discovery interface, acting as a trusted companion that guides consumers before, during, and after their trip.
Kaveri Khullar, Senior Vice President, Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, said, “The future of travel planning isn’t endless recommendations—it’s trusted intelligence. That insight led us to create Mastercard Lifestyle Navigator, a first-of-it’s-kind platform that combines AI, the expertise of leading travel and lifestyle creators, and relevant offers from Mastercard’s banking and merchant partners. The result is intelligence that travels with you—like having a well-connected local in your pocket, guiding you seamlessly from inspiration to experience.”
The Lifestyle Navigator will be available within MakeMyTrip platform later this year, bringing together Mastercard’s AI‑driven capabilities within MakeMyTrip’s GenAI Trip Planning Assistant, Myra. This launch marks a key milestone in the two companies’ joint effort to elevate India’s travel landscape by leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration to deliver more seamless, intuitive, and rewarding journeys for travelers.
