When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, the travel industry was one of the hardest hit sectors.Flightsweregrounded,tourismstoppedcompletely,andthousandsoftravelprofessionalslosttheirjobs.
ButforAslamBaig,whatlookedliketheendofacareerbecamethebeginningofanentrepreneurialjourney. Today, his company Stagway Travels is steadily growing as a Pan-India travel service provider, offering car rentals, hotel bookings, and customized tour packages to travelers across the country.
A Career Disrupted by the Pandemic
AftercompletinghisMBAinBusinessAdministration,AslamBaigjoinedacarrentalcompanytobuildhiscareer in the travel industry. The job helped him gain practical experience in travel operations, customer handling, and transportation management.
However,justayearintothejob,theCOVID-19lockdownchangedeverything.Thetravelindustryshutdown overnight and many companies had to lay off employees. Aslam Baig was among those affected.
The Birth of Stagway Travels
Insteadofwaitingfortheindustrytorecover,AslamBaigdecidedtocreatehisownopportunity.In2021,during one of the most challenging times for the travel sector, he founded Stagway Travels.
Thecompanyinitiallystartedasasmallcarrentalserviceprovidinglocalrides,airporttransfers,andoutstation travel. Building the business during a pandemic was difficult, but with determination and a strong focus on customer satisfaction, the company slowly began gaining recognition.
Expanding Beyond Car Rentals
Ascustomerdemandincreased,Aslamrealizedthattravelerswerelookingforcompletetravelsolutions.Thisled to the expansion of services beyond transportation.
- Hotel bookings across major destinations
- Customized domestic tour packages
- Family vacations and honeymoon trips
- Corporate travel services
Serving Corporate and International Clients
Withtime,StagwayTravelsexpandeditsnetworkoftravelpartnersandvendorsacrossIndia.Todaythecompany provides travel services across the country, handling bookings for individuals, families, corporate events, multinational companies (MNCs), and even foreign clients visiting India.
Looking Ahead
AsIndia’stravelindustrycontinuestogrow,AslamBaigaimstofurtherstrengthenStagwayTravels’presence across the country. His long-term vision is to build one of India’s most trusted travel brands known for reliable service, transparent pricing, and memorable travel experiences.
Whatstartedduringthedarkestperiodforthetravelindustryisnowevolvingintoapromisingtravelbrand— proving that even the toughest challenges can become the foundation for success.