Thomas Cook India Expands Madhya Pradesh Presence with Third Indore Outlet
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has opened its third outlet in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, expanding its network to five locations across the state. The new outlet offers comprehensive travel services for various customer segments, including international and domestic holidays, group tours, and personalized vacations. The company has identified popular international destinations like Japan, South Korea, and European countries, as well as domestic locations such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Travel duration trends show an increase in both short and long trips. The expansion aims to capitalize on the growing travel demand from the region.
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Thomas Cook (India) Limited has inaugurated its third outlet in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant expansion in the high-potential market. This new facility brings the company's total network to three locations in Indore and five across the entire state, reflecting its strategic commitment to capitalize on the strong and growing travel demand from the region.
Strategic Expansion Details
The outlet inauguration was conducted by distinguished guests including Dr. Upinder Dhar, Former Vice Chancellor of Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth University, Mr. Pawan Bhalika, Vice President of Maheshwari Samaj Indore, and Mr. Romil Pant, Executive Vice President Head-Holidays at Thomas Cook India Limited.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Unit No. 104, 1st Floor, The One 140, Scheme No. 140, Near JM Restaurant, Indore |
| Contact Number | 8109353614 |
| Ankita.sharma2@thomascook.in | |
| Network Expansion | 3rd outlet in Indore, 5th in Madhya Pradesh |
Service Offerings and Target Segments
The new Thomas Cook outlet will cater to travellers from Indore and neighbouring regions across diverse customer segments including families, couples, Young India's millennials and Gen Z, business travellers, and Gen S (seniors). The facility offers comprehensive end-to-end travel services encompassing international and domestic holidays, group tours, personalised holidays, cruises, and value-added services like travel insurance.
Additionally, Thomas Cook's AI booking platform assists customers in planning their personalised vacations in real time by checking availability and making reservations within minutes.
Regional Travel Trends and Preferences
The company has identified specific travel patterns emerging from the Indore and Madhya Pradesh market:
Popular Destinations
International Destinations:
- Japan, South Korea
- European countries: Switzerland, France, Spain-Portugal, Scandinavia
- Australia, New Zealand
- Southeast Asia: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Middle East: Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Domestic and Subcontinent Destinations:
- Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andamans, North East, Kerala
- Bhutan
Travel Duration Trends
| Trip Type | Previous Duration | Current Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Short Trips | 3 days | 5-8 days |
| Longer Trips | 5 days | 10-15 days |
Emerging Travel Preferences
- Pilgrimage/Spiritual Tourism: Char Dham, Ayodhya-Prayagraj, aerial darshans to Om Parvat-Dev Bhoomi
- New Destinations: Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Morocco, South Africa, and Kenya
- Top Traveller Segments: Multi-generational families, couples, Young India's millennials and Gen Z, Gen S (seniors)
Management Commentary
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head-Holidays, MICE, Visa at Thomas Cook (India) Limited, emphasised the importance of the Indore market: "Indore is an important market for us at Thomas Cook India, with significant growth in travel aspirations across diverse customer segments. The launch of our third outlet in the city reaffirms our strong commitment to our customers from the city and surrounding catchments."
He further highlighted the outlet's strategic positioning: "In addition to its prime location, the outlet is designed to offer exceptional holiday services. On behalf of my team, I extend a warm welcome to our customers from Jayanagar. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holidays for each of our customers - for destinations within India and international."
Company Background
Established in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited operates as the leading omnichannel travel company in the country, offering services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services, and Visa Services. The company operates multiple B2C and B2B brands and spans 28 countries across 5 continents as one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region.
Historical Stock Returns for Thomas Cook
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.53% | +2.06% | -7.61% | -12.37% | -33.36% | +187.36% |
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