Thomas Cook India Opens first outlet in Gwalior's high-potential market

In line with its strategic expansion into viable emerging markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's leading omnichannel services company, has enhanced its network with the opening of its first outlet in the city of Gwalior. This newly launched outlet broadens the Company's access to 6 outlets across the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Strategically located in the heart of Gwalior's City Centre, the new store offers convenient access for customers across the city and nearby towns of Morena, Dabra, Datia, Shivpuri, creating a strong catchment for Thomas Cook India's holiday business. Positioned close to key commercial hubs as well as residential neighbourhoods, the outlet is expected to attract strong footfall while offering seamless access to diverse customer segments, including multi-generational families, couples, Young India's millennials & GenZ, and GenS (seniors).The location will cater to a broad spectrum of travellers - from value-conscious holidaymakers to premium customers seeking curated travel experiences. Additionally, Gwalior's proximity to Delhi drives strong demand for popular domestic sectors such as Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh and other northern destinations, and the new outlet will effectively support this growing travel demand.

Thomas Cook's Gwalior outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International & Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised Holidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance, etc. Additionally, Thomas Cook's AI booking platform assists customers in planning their personalized vacations in real time by checking availability and making reservations in a matter of minutes.

Gwalior/Madhya Pradesh Travel Trends

Top destinations:

International: Japan, South Korea, Europe's Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain-Portugal, Scandinavia; Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong

Domestic and Indian subcontinent: Leh-Ladakh, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andamans, North East, Kerala, Sri Lanka, Bhutan

- Holiday duration has increased from 3 days to 5 - 8 days for short trips; from 5 days to 10 -15 days for longer trips

- Unique preferences: Cruise vacations emerging as a preferred format for consumers seeking experience-rich, all-inclusive holidays. Demand for experiential travel such as Northern Lights in Scandinavia, self-drive holidays, island stays (Maldives, Mauritius), and adventure travel to Ladakh and the North-East.

- Pilgrimage/Spiritual Tourism is in demand: Char Dham, Ayodhya-Prayagraj, aerial darshans to Kailash Mansarovar

- Emergence of fresh new destinations: Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Philippines and Morocco

- Top traveller segments: Multi-generational families, couples, Young India's millennials & GenZ, GenS (seniors)

Contact Details

Thomas Cook (India) Limited
1st Floor, Ananddeep Building
Near Airtel Office, Main Road
City Centre, Gwalior - 474011
Contact no: 0751 4613555 / 4602777

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head - Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, "Madhya Pradesh is an important source market for us at Thomas Cook India. The launch of our first outlet in Gwalior, enables us to strategically deepen our presence in the state. Strategically chosen for its central location, this new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the growing and diverse needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services while delivering both group and customized holiday solutions to our customers - right at their doorstep! My Team and I look forward to cocurating memorable holidays for each of our customers - for destinations within India and international."

Shares of Thomas Cook (India) Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 92.35 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 94.25. The total number of shares traded during the day was 38251 in over 329 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 95.30 and intraday low of 91.50. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 3562988.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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