Thomas Cook India Expands Presence in Punjab with New Gold Circle Partner Outlet

(01 Apr 2022, 12:17 +07)  Thomas Cook India has opened a new Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlet in Ludhiana, Punjab.

The new outlet will serve the commercial capital and the largest city of Punjab – Ludhiana and its surrounding towns of Khanna, Mandi Gobingarh, Rajpura, Phagwara, Sahnewal, Samrala and Moga.

The opening expands Thomas Cook India’s distribution in Punjab to 11 consumer access centres: 9 owned branches and 2 Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets across Punjab and Chandigarh tri-city.

The new outlet in Ludhiana offers consumers end-to-end travel solutions and related services, including: international and domestic holidays (group tours, personalised holidays, cruises, etc.); value added services like travel insurance; and visa services, etc.

Thomas Cook India has opened a new Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlet in Ludhiana, Punjab

“Ludhiana/Punjab have been key markets for us at Thomas Cook India, and we are seeing a strong travel desire from the region. Hence, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Ludhiana. We intend to accelerate demand while supporting our customer segments - including families, couples/honeymooners, millennials/young professionals, group of friends and seniors,” said Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited. “Our Gold Circle Partners, Ms. Deepti Bajaj & Mr. Gaurav Chopra are travel enthusiasts and their expertise along with their extensive network in the region will assist Thomas Cook India to further strengthen its presence in this growing market and thereby assist our customers from Ludhiana/Punjab to plan their perfect holiday. We extend a warm welcome to our Punjab based customers. Our travel experts at our New Lajpat Nagar outlet will assist them to plan their much awaited holidays for 2022.”

With strong pent-up demand, easing of restrictions and the announcement on resumption of commercial aviation driving positive consumer sentiment, Thomas Cook India reports that consumers from Ludhiana/Punjab are displaying a strong travel desire for domestic travel to Goa, Andamans, Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala. Closer to home destinations like Maldives, Singapore, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are driving demand.

Additionally, long/mid haul favourites include Switzerland, France, Canada, UK, Turkey, Egypt, Australia and USA for visa holding customers.

Thomas Cook India's key segments driving growth from Punjab include young professionals, families, couples, group of friends and seniors. Culture and heritage, adventure/outdoor, culinary experiences, and spa/wellness are top preferred holiday options for consumers from Punjab.

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