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First long weekend of the year gives a big tourism push

January 19, 2024678 Views

Industry upbeat with prospects, bookings pick with brisk demand With Republic Day falling on a Friday, travellers are leveraging this opportunity to make the most of the long weekend, and tourism industry is witnessing brisk demand of over 25% YoY – for both domestic and closer to home locales. Besides, domestic destinations, short haul outbound destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Malaysia are witnessing demand for this extended weekend. FILE PHOTO: A child tries on a mask at a street vendor in Dharmsala, India, Saturday. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Rajeev Kale - President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa - Thomas Cook (India) Limited, says, “Long weekends provide that much needed short break/ minication and customers are o...

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Tourism industry expects budget to make India a destination of choice

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January 17, 2024510 Views

Albeit interim, the Union Budget of India offers significant opportunity as a growth accelerator for the travel & tourism sector - a valuable contributor to the country’s GDP and a powerful employment engine. With just a few days to go, Indian tourism industry expects a multi-pronged approach from the government to stimulate its growth. Madhavan Menon, Executive Chairman, Thomas Cook India Ltd. said, "The Travel & Tourism sector represents a vital economic driver: With a 5.8% contribution to India’s GDP (2022) and the government’s target of achieving $1 trillion by 2047, the sector forms a strong force multiplier - across allied sectors, employment generation and foreign exchange receipts. Our expectations from the Union Budget include key pivots to transform India into a des...

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Indulge in Sweet Bliss: Top 5 chocolate tours around the world

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July 7, 2023626 Views

Chocolate, a beloved treat cherished by people of all ages, has a rich and fascinating history. If you're a true chocolate aficionado or simply have a sweet tooth, why not embark on a delightful chocolate tour? Explore the world's finest cocoa plantations, witness the chocolate-making process firsthand, and savor delectable creations. This chocolate day, Thomas Cook India Limited & SOTC Travel present the top five chocolate tours around the world that promise to take you on an unforgettable journey through the realm of chocolate. 1. Switzerland - Chocolate Paradise in the Alps When it comes to chocolate, Switzerland is synonymous with excellence. A visit to this chocolate haven is a must for any chocolate lover. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Swiss chocolate as...

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Thomas Cook & SOTC Travel launch Monsoon Getaways

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July 5, 2023700 Views

To capitalise on the continued appetite for travel post the peak summer season Indians are displaying continued appetite for travel post the peak summer season. With the monsoon season ushering in a cooler climate, Indians are keen to travel and this has resulted in a 15-20% increase in demand compared to last year - for monsoon travel. To capitalise on this increased demand, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have curated exciting monsoon getaways that include short driveable holidays, air-inclusive holidays, weekend & extended weekend getaways and multiple shorter trips/mini-cations. Indians are quintessential value seekers and are showcasing interest in availing attractive off-season pricing. Th...

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Pamper your mother with a well-deserved holiday

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May 11, 2023805 Views

The upcoming Mother’s Day offers a perfect opportunity to thank mothers for their care and amazing support by gifting her a special holiday that is not just restricted to the weekend but also a longer and immersive experience designed around her favourite things. To help plan the perfect holiday, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have put together a list of top recommendations to give her the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. From closer to home staycations, spa-cation, sea-cation, a leisurely weekend getaway to the cooler climes or a hill resort, relaxation at a beach resort or a wellness haven, the Companies have put together a list of immersive experiences for young mothers to seniors that she is sure t...

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Desert Adventures and Kanoo Travel join hands

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May 3, 2023868 Views

Will be providing provide comprehensive destination services in Saudi Arabia Desert Adventures Tourism, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook India and GCC-based travel conglomerate Kanoo Travel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture in Saudi Arabia at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Desert Adventures is a premium Destination Management Company headquartered in the UAE, operating in the GCC and Jordan. The collaboration brings together two of the largest and most reputable travel trade organisations in the Middle East, aiming to create the most comprehensive destination services company in the region. The joint venture marks a significant milestone in both Companies' history as they combine their expertise, resources, and capabilities to provide ...

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High demand for spiritual tourism post pandemic

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April 13, 2023705 Views

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel expand Spiritual Journeys/Darshans portfolio Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s consumer data indicates that the Companies’ Spiritual Tourism segment is witnessing a significant uptick of approx. 40% vs. pre pandemic. With a strategic intent to target this increased demand, the Thomas Cook and SOTC Travel have expanded their Spiritual Journeys/Darshans portfolio with ready-to-book and customizable tours across India’s top preferred spiritual locales like Char Dham, Do Dham, Ramayan Trails (Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Rameshwaram), Prayagraj, Kashi-Vishwanath corridor, Vaishno Devi, Varanasi, Rath Yatra, Bodhgaya; also the Tamil Nadu temple circuit of Chennai, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, and more. ...