Thomas Cook Expands Presence with New Outlet in Chromepet, Chennai

On September 19, 2024, Thomas Cook (India) Limited opened a new franchise outlet in Chromepet, Chennai, to tap into the city’s growing market. 

Chromepet is a popular residential area with good access to the airport and major IT and business parks. This new location brings Thomas Cook’s total in Chennai to 9 and 15 across Tamil Nadu.

The Chromepet outlet aims to serve various customer groups, including families, young people, business professionals, and seniors. It offers travel services, such as international and domestic holidays (including group tours, personalised trips, and cruises) and value-added services like travel insurance. Customers can also use Thomas Cook’s AI booking platform to plan their vacations quickly and easily.

Additionally, the Thomas Cook Grand Indian Holiday Sale is running until September 25, 2024, featuring discounts of up to ₹50,000, a special EMI offer (0% down payment, 0% interest, 1% processing fee), and prizes for customers who book holidays worth over ₹1.5 lakh, including an American Tourister trolley.

Recent travel trends from Chennai indicate a shift in customer behaviour, with many now taking multiple trips each year—rising from 2 to 4 or 5 holidays annually. Travellers are also opting for longer stays, extending short trips from 3 days to 5 to 8 days and lengthening longer trips from 5 days to 10 to 15 days. Chennai customers are increasingly well-educated and discerning, seeking authentic local experiences.

Mr Rajeev Kale, President and Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “Chennai is an important source market for us, and we are witnessing a significant demand from the city. Hence, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at Chromepet.”

About Thomas Cook (India) Limited

Founded in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is the leading omnichannel travel company in India, offering various services such as foreign exchange, corporate travel, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), leisure travel, value-added services, and visa assistance. The company operates several prominent B2C and B2B brands, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied TPro, Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours,  Travel Circle International Limited, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging, Go Vacation, and Private Safaris in East and South Africa. 

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