NewsStocksThomas Cook India and SOTC Travel Unveil Innovative Van Tours Across Multiple DestinationsThomas Cook India and SOTC Travel Unveil Innovative Van Tours Across Multiple Destinations
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have introduced 'Van Tours', a new travel concept blending group tour affordability with personalized holiday flexibility. The service targets small groups of 4-12 travelers, offering exploration of international destinations in premium private vans with English-speaking local driver-guides. Tours cover visa-free or easy-visa destinations across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, and Central Asia. Prices range from ₹38,000 for a 7-night Bali trip to ₹300,000 for Japan, excluding airfare and meals. The concept caters to families, friend groups, and celebratory getaways, providing 4-star accommodation and customizable itineraries.
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Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have introduced a novel travel concept called Van Tours, blending the affordability of group tours with the flexibility of personalized holidays. This innovative service targets small groups of 4-12 travelers, offering a unique way to explore various international destinations.
Key Features of Van Tours
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Group Size | 4-12 travelers |
| Average Duration | 7 days |
| Vehicle | Premium private vans |
| Guide | English-speaking local driver-guides |
| Accommodation | 4-star hotels within city limits, breakfast included |
| Pricing | Starts at ₹38,000.00 per person for 7 nights (Bali) |
| Up to ₹300,000.00 for Japan (excluding airfare and meals) |
Destination Coverage
The Van Tours cover a wide range of visa-free or easy-visa destinations, including:
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos
- East Asia: Japan, South Korea, China
- Middle East: Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Central Asia: Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan
Target Audience
This new travel service is designed to cater to various traveler groups:
- Families and multi-generational family units
- Groups of friends
- Women travelers
- Mini-reunions
- Celebratory getaways (birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorette trips)
Additional Benefits
- Unlimited bottled water and soft drinks
- Flexibility to customize itineraries
- Leisurely exploration at the customer's pace
Executive Insights
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa at Thomas Cook India Limited, emphasized the growing demand for convenience, affordability, and flexibility in travel. He stated, "Our Van Tours offer a perfect solution to the growing demand for convenience, affordability and flexibility. This unique concept of premium, chauffeur-driven vans is thoughtfully designed for smaller groups of families/extended families and friends."
S D Nandakumar, President & Country Head - Holidays & Corporate Tours at SOTC Travel, highlighted the appeal to value-seeking travelers from both metro and regional markets. He noted, "Our newly launched Van Tours are perfectly suited for intimate groups of 6 to 12 travellers – offering comfort and attractive pricing and the handholding of any accompanying driver-cum-guide."
This innovative travel concept by Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel appears to address the evolving needs of modern travelers, offering a balance between structure and spontaneity in international travel experiences.
Historical Stock Returns for Thomas Cook
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.92% | -1.30% | +2.31% | +20.47% | -16.96% | +521.27% |
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