This expansion augments Thomas Cook India’s distribution and reach in Gujarat to 10 consumer access centres: 5 owned branches and 5 Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets across Gujarat state
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel services company has expanded its footprint in Gujarat with the launch of a new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Surat.
This expansion augments Thomas Cook India’s distribution and reach in Gujarat to 10 consumer access centres: 5 owned branches and 5 Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets across Gujarat state.
In this new age of travel (Covid-era), customers are understandably seeking the guidance and reassurance of holiday experts to navigate through the complexities and changes in travel and health protocols. Thomas Cook India’s Third Holiday Readiness Report (June 2021) reiterates the same, with a significant 77% respondents stating that they require guidance of a holiday expert. To guide and support its customers with their travel plans and requirements, Thomas Cook India has set up a new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at Surat.
“Gujarat has always been a key source market for us at Thomas Cook India, and we are delighted to launch our new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Surat.”
— Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Additionally, to build consumer confidence in travel, Thomas Cook India has launched TravShield – comprehensive Safety Commitment & Assured Safe Travel Program in association with Apollo Clinics that covers every aspect of physical safety as well as mental and financial security to give the customer complete peace of mind.
Over the past 18 months there has been a strong pent-up demand and with the easing of restrictions and re-opening of borders, Gujarat’s consumers are displaying a strong travel desire for travel to international favourites like Maldives, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Switzerland, France, Austria, Turkey, Egypt and Russia; also domestic locales like Goa, Andamans, Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, etc. Key segments driving growth from Gujarat include families/extended families, couples, group of friends, millennials/young professionals, businesses and b-leisure.
Thomas Cook’s Gold Circle Partner outlet in Surat offers consumers end-to-end travel solutions with a bouquet of travel and travel related services, including: International & Domestic Holidays (Group tours, Personalised Holidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance; Visa Services, etc.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Gujarat has always been a key source market for us at Thomas Cook India, and we are delighted to launch our new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Surat. We aim to extend our reach to diverse consumer segments from Surat, including families/extended families, senior citizens, couples, group of friends, millennials/young professionals, businesses and b-leisure. To welcome customers from Surat, we have announced great holiday offers like Buy one, Get one – Companion free offer on select domestic and international destinations, early bird offer of Rs. 60,000 per family on select Europe tours; Taj vouchers valued at Rs.10,000 on India Extravaganza holidays, unbelievable pricing of Crazy Deals packages and many more attractive offers.
We have designed exclusive Gujarat regional tours like Albelu Europe, Albelu Switzerland and Albelu Turkey (along with Gujarati speaking tour manager), Diwali specials to Heavenly Himachal and Exotic Kashmir. This is my personal invite to our valued customers from Surat to please visit our holiday experts at our new outlet and plan a memorable holiday with us.
He added Gold Circle Partner, Chintan Harivadan Champaneria, is a businessperson into Textile and Diamond along with an experience in travel and tourism industry. His extensive network will assist Thomas Cook India to further strengthen our presence in this growing Surat market.”
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