Thomas Cook India opens new Franchise (Gold Circle Partner Outlet) at Kolhapur

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India's leading integrated travel services company has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of a new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Kolhapur, inaugurated by Her Highness, Shrimant Sau Chhatrapati Madhurima Raje.

This expansion augments Thomas Cook India's distribution and reach in Maharashtra to 16 consumer access centres: 6 owned branches and 10 Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets across Pune, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Nasik, Nagpur and Solapur.

The Thomas Cook India's Second Holiday Readiness Report (December 2020) reveals a significant increase in consumer confidence in travel - with 89% respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel. In addition, a sizeable 84% respondents stated their strong preference for reputed tour companies and travel brands. Hence to support its customers in the high potential Maharashtra market, Thomas Cook India has set up a new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at Kolhapur.

With the easing of travel restrictions, consumers from Kolhapur are displaying a strong demand for domestic travel - with destinations like Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Andmans, Goa, Uttarakhand and Kerala seeing high uptake. International destinations such as Maldives and Dubai; also Egypt, Kenya and Turkey are witnessing encouraging interest.

Thomas Cook's Gold Circle Partner outlet in Kolhapur will offer consumers end-to-end travel solutions with a bouquet of travel and travel related financial services, including: International & Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised holidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance; Visa Services, etc. To build consumer confidence in travel, Thomas Cook India has launched its Assured Safe Travel Program in partnership with Apollo Clinics and COVID-negative certification services.

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head - Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, "Maharashtra has always been a key source market for us at Thomas Cook India, and in an endeavour to cater to our growing customer base, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Kolhapur. We aim to extend our reach to diverse consumer segments from Kolhapur, including families, millenials, senior citizens, etc. and tap the significant potential of this growing market."

Gold Circle Partner, Ms. Isha Prathmesh Bhasme, is a travel and tourism industry veteran and her expertise in the industry along with her extensive network will assist Thomas Cook India to further strengthen its presence in this growing market.

Contact Details:

Address: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd.
Flat no. 102, Rachna Apartment,
Nagala Park, E Ward, Kolhapur - 416003
Ph: 9890057858

Assured Insured Secured Program: To ensure health and safety of customers, Thomas Cook India has put together a holistic three pronged customer confidence-building program in the form of the Assured-Insured Secured that covers every aspect of physical safety as well as mental and financial security to give the customer complete peace of mind. The company has launched several meaningful initiatives: Doctor on Call 24x7 service in partnership with Apollo Clinics; India's first Safe Holiday Helpline, a free service offering expert guidance & assistance for safe holiday planning, visa assistance, country specific updates, on-ground health and safety measures, health certification, etc. and seamless COVID-negative certification services via a tie up with ICMR accredited labs.

Shares of THOMAS COOK (INDIA) LTD. was last trading in BSE at Rs.45.6 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 46.25. The total number of shares traded during the day was 152104 in over 1012 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 49.25 and intraday low of 45.5. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 7150406.

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