Jumia has confirmed that it is offloading its hotel and flight bookings vertical, Jumia Travel, which will now be handled by Travelstart, a major player in the sector.
“We have decided to enter into a partnership with our partner, Travelstart. While we will continue to promote the Travel category, Travelstart will be responsible for the operational side of the business,” according to a statement from Jumia to TechCabal.
The company said the move is geared towards allowing the company to focus on profitability.
“This partnership will ensure we remain hyper focused on our growth and path to profitability as we reinvest our resources in our key markets, services and technology to create the best customer experience in Africa and help Jumia thrive.”
With Jumia technically exiting the travel sector, concerted efforts are being made for Jumia Travel workers to be absorbed by other players in the sector – Travelstart, Wakanow and Konga Travel, TechCabal reported.
