India’s DreamFolks buys 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel to fuel global expansion
Deal adds access to 120 countries and more than 500 airports
DUBAI – DreamFolks Services Limited, India’s largest travel and lifestyle experiences company, has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in Dubai-based Easy to Travel (ETT), marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy.
The move positions DreamFolks to scale its airport services and technology-led distribution beyond India, while establishing a stronger operational base in one of the world’s key aviation and business hubs. The transaction reflects the company’s broader ambition to build a globally integrated mobility and experiences ecosystem.
Easy to Travel
Easy to Travel operates as an airport services distribution platform with one of the widest ancillary networks in the industry. Its reach spans 120 countries, more than 500 airports and over 1,200 service touchpoints worldwide. Through a mix of digital platforms and B2B partnerships, ETT enables the distribution of premium airport services to a wide range of travellers and enterprise clients, supporting airlines, online travel agencies, banks, fintech firms and travel marketplaces.
With the majority stake acquisition, DreamFolks gains immediate access to ETT’s extensive international infrastructure and diversified service portfolio. Easy to Travel’s offerings include global airport lounge access, fast-track immigration and security services, meet-and-assist, buggy transfers, delay care solutions and global eSIM connectivity. These services are designed to enhance passenger comfort and reduce friction across different stages of the airport journey.
The integration allows DreamFolks to expand its inventory beyond its existing network, while maintaining a consistent digital delivery model. The company plans to leverage ETT’s established presence across Europe, the Middle East and other international markets to serve enterprise partners seeking unified airport service solutions across multiple geographies.
ETT’s strong distribution network is supported by partnerships with online travel agencies, global distribution systems, airlines, banks and fintech platforms. This structure aligns closely with DreamFolks’ existing client base, which includes card networks, airlines, OTAs and enterprises that rely on customisable, technology-enabled travel benefits for end consumers.
How technology fits?
A key element of the acquisition is the integration of Easy to Travel’s technology stack into DreamFolks’ proprietary platform. ETT operates an API-led distribution model, enabling seamless integration of airport services into partner websites, mobile applications and enterprise systems. Its white-label tools allow partners to offer branded airport services without developing standalone infrastructure.
The platform also includes mobile-first solutions and a dedicated agent portal for offline travel agencies, offering an end-to-end booking and management interface. For businesses seeking rapid deployment, ETT provides plug-and-play B2C solutions that can be embedded into existing digital channels.
By incorporating these capabilities, DreamFolks strengthens its digital delivery infrastructure and enhances its ability to support large-scale, cross-border deployments. The combined platforms are expected to improve speed to market for new services and support consistent customer experiences across regions.
The acquisition brings Easy to Travel’s co-founders, Alexej Boiko and Oleksii Tkachenko, into DreamFolks’ global growth journey. Both founders are the visionaries behind ETS International, a German travel-technology group with a 24-year legacy. Their experience includes managing complex travel solutions for thousands of B2B partners across Europe and other international markets.
Their continued leadership ensures operational continuity at ETT while adding decades of industry knowledge to DreamFolks’ senior management. The founders’ European roots and long-standing relationships across the travel ecosystem are expected to support further expansion and deepen engagement with international partners.
Commenting on the transaction, Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson and Managing Director of DreamFolks, said the acquisition represented a pivotal milestone in the company’s global growth journey. She noted that ETT brought not only a robust technology-driven distribution platform but also a legacy of trust built over two decades, complementing DreamFolks’ existing capabilities and long-term vision of creating a truly global experience platform.
Alexej Boiko, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Easy to Travel, described the deal as an opportunity to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth. He said the combination of Easy to Travel’s European travel-tech heritage with DreamFolks’ scale and market leadership would enable the delivery of a more connected and globally integrated travel experience.
Oleksii Tkachenko, Co-Founder of Easy to Travel, added that the partnership would allow the wider deployment of the company’s API-first solutions and specialised products, including delay care services, to a broader international audience.
Where next?
Dubai’s role as a strategic base is central to the transaction. As one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs and a gateway between East and West, the city provides DreamFolks with proximity to global airline partners, technology providers and enterprise clients. The location is expected to support faster regional expansion and closer collaboration with international stakeholders.
The deal also unlocks potential synergies through Easy to Travel’s established relationships with major industry players. These include partnerships with global distribution systems such as Amadeus and Sabre, as well as major airlines including Emirates and Turkish Airlines. DreamFolks plans to use these relationships to broaden its service inventory and strengthen its position within the global airport services ecosystem.
DreamFolks, which was listed on both BSE and NSE in September 2022, currently operates across more than 3,000 touchpoints in over 100 countries. Its portfolio spans airport and railway lounges, meet-and-assist services, airport transfers, travel SIMs, wellness offerings, dining and lifestyle experiences, all delivered through its in-house proprietary technology platform.
Easy to Travel, meanwhile, continues to focus on improving travel comfort through digital sales channels, offering tailored solutions for travel trade professionals and businesses. The alignment of the two companies establishes a foundation for collaborative international expansion, reinforcing DreamFolks’ strategy of delivering unified, technology-driven travel and lifestyle experiences on a global scale.