Thomas Cook India expands retail network with new outlet in Chennai

Thomas Cook (India) Limited, a leading omnichannel travel services company, has unveiled a new franchise outlet in Chennai’s Parry’s Corner, marking a significant expansion in the company’s retail presence. This new outlet increases Thomas Cook India’s network to eight locations within Chennai and fourteen across Tamil Nadu. Strategically situated near key landmarks including the Tamil Nadu High Court, Chennai Central railway station, and major banking institutions, the outlet is poised to serve a diverse clientele from business professionals to families and millennials.

The new Chennai outlet is designed to enhance accessibility and convenience for its customers. It will offer a comprehensive range of travel services, including international and domestic holidays, group tours, personalized holiday packages, and cruises. Additionally, the outlet will provide value-added services such as travel insurance, addressing the growing needs of Chennai’s travelers.

In response to evolving travel trends from Chennai, the outlet’s launch aligns with a notable increase in trip durations, with short trips extending from 3 days to 5-8 days and longer trips extending from 5 days to 10-15 days. There is also a rising interest in experiential travel, with destinations like Finland for northern light tours and Sri Lanka for whale watching gaining popularity.

Emerging travel destinations now include Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, while top international destinations for Chennai travelers feature Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, France, Finland, Spain-Portugal, Czech Republic-Hungary, Australia, the USA, and Kenya. Domestically, popular destinations include Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, the Andaman Islands, and North-East India. Pilgrimage tourism remains strong, with demand for destinations such as Char Dham, Kashi, Ayodhya, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Amritsar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Dwarka, and Sri Lanka’s Ramayan Anant Yatra and Ramayan Trail.

Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, emphasized the significance of this new outlet. “Chennai is an important source market for us, and we are witnessing a significant demand for travel from the city. Hence, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Chennai. Carefully chosen for its central location, this new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the growing needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services to our customers – right at their doorstep! I extend a warm welcome to our customers from Chennai. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holidays both domestic and international for each of our customers.”