Riya Group is a leading travel company that shaped and transformed the Indian travel industry away from the limelight. It is an acclaimed name with suppliers and vendors of the travel and tourism industry. One of the highest authorities in the UAE government, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has personally presented to GMJ Thampy, CMD of Riya Group, the prestigious UAE Golden Visa for 10 years.
The Golden Visa is an honour for GMJ Thampy as it is exclusively only presented to eminent entrepreneurs & personalities. UAE offers a single entry visa for limited days – 30 and 90 days, but with the Golden Visa, the esteemed individual is allowed multiple entries for 10 years. However, the biggest distinction is the credit for Thampy’s 4 decades of excellent and value-added services offered to all types of travellers between India and UAE.
Speaking about the privilege of receiving the prestigious Visa, Thampy expressed, ‘It is an absolute honour to be acknowledged and appreciated by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, UAE. We have worked closely with Emirates Airlines for years and are delighted that they recommended me for the Golden Visa. I was completely overwhelmed on receiving the Golden Visa without any application. The visa is offered only to high-profile individuals such as investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, medical specialists, and stalwarts in their industry. I am extremely honoured for being able to establish a trustworthy footprint in the travel space in the UAE market and offer extraordinary services to its nationals and travellers.’
GMJ Thampy is an established name in the UAE travel circuit. He was instrumental in ensuring that the Riya Group proudly received the UAE visa quota. The coveted visa adds to his accolades and now allows 100% ownership of the business in the UAE.
Riya Group is a renowned travel company and India’s largest airline consolidator that has captured 20% of the airline market in India. With a motive to build a strong relationship with suppliers and vendors across the travel and tourism industry, Thampy has sustainably scaled his enterprise to a leading conglomerate with an annual turnover of 15,000 crores. Thampy has set up 8 verticals under the Riya Group: Riya Travel & Tours, Riya Holidays, Riya Business Travel, Riya Marine Travel, Riya Migration Consultants, Riya Institute, Riya Travels, and Riya Study Abroad. The brand has a strong presence in India, UAE, USA and Canada.
With a significant presence in the UAE market and the recent accolade, Riya Group would help in seamlessly enhancing the value of services in the UAE travel sector. The Golden visa will open new avenues for the group and support the growth and expansion plans for the group to cater to the new territories in India and UAE.