HOSPITALITY Sep-Oct Emerge As New Growth Window For India’s Travel Industry

India’s travel calendar is gradually moving beyond its traditional summer, festive and year-end peaks, with September and October emerging as an additional period of strong travel interest, according to Thomas Cook (India) and its group company SOTC Travel. The shift indicates that Indian travellers are becoming more flexible about when they take holidays, with shoulder-season […]

CW Bureau · Sep 15, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook India, SOTC Launch Lakshadweep Charters From B’luru

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and its group company SOTC Travel have launched exclusive charter flights from Bengaluru to Lakshadweep for the year-end holiday season. The companies will operate five exclusive charter departures between Bengaluru and Agatti from December 2026, providing enhanced access to the islands during the peak year-end travel period. Premium island holidays The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 2, 2026

AUTO Mahindra Group Appoints Shveta Arya As Group Chief Strategy Officer

The Mahindra Group has appointed Shveta Arya as its Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective September 15, 2026, as the conglomerate strengthens its focus on growth opportunities, value creation and long-term strategic advantage across its diverse portfolio. Arya will also become part of the senior management of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. In her new role, she […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook, SOTC Expand Premium International Rail Holiday Portfolio

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, an omnichannel travel services company, and SOTC Travel have expanded their international holiday portfolio with premium rail journeys across South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Egypt, catering to the growing demand for experiential luxury travel. The companies have been offering rail holidays for Indian travellers through long-standing partnerships, including Swiss-Euro […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook India Relaunches Zero Markup Forex Card For Globetrotters

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has relaunched its One Currency Card as a Zero Markup Forex Card, offering international travellers zero forex markup and zero cross-currency conversion charges in a bid to make overseas spending more transparent and cost-effective. The prepaid forex card is aimed at India’s growing base of digitally savvy international travellers and combines […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook Launches Cross-Border Rewards For Its Forex Card Customers

Thomas Cook India has introduced what it describes as an industry-first cross-border rewards programme for its forex card customers, enabling international travellers to earn rewards on overseas spending across leading global brands. The initiative comes as Indian travellers increasingly adopt digital and contactless payment methods for overseas transactions, ranging from transportation and dining to shopping […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook India, SOTC Partner Vinpearl To Boost Vietnam Travel

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and its group company SOTC Travel have signed a long-term memorandum of understanding with Vinpearl to strengthen Vietnam’s positioning among Indian travellers. The collaboration combines Thomas Cook India and SOTC’s market reach and travel expertise with Vinpearl’s hospitality and entertainment portfolio across Vietnam. The MoU was signed by Thomas Cook (India) […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook India, SOTC Launch Trip Cancellation Cover For Visa Rejection

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and its group company SOTC Travel have launched a trip cancellation cover for visa rejection, offering financial protection to travellers against losses arising from visa denials. The companies said the product, underwritten by ICICI Lombard General Insurance, addresses a long-standing concern around non-refundable expenses in the event of visa rejection. Insurance-backed […]

CW Bureau · Apr 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Thomas Cook India, Atirath Form JV To Build Travel AI Platform

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL), the leading omnichannel travel company, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Atirath Technologies Pvt Ltd to invest in Indian Horizon Marketing Services Ltd for co-developing a Travel AI platform for the domestic market. The partnership aims to build a proprietary, AI-driven solution tailored for the travel domain, leveraging […]

CW Bureau · Mar 25, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook Board Clears Demerger Of Resorts Biz Into Sterling Holiday

The board of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL) has given its in-principle approval for the demerger of its Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd (SHRL), along with a subsequent capital restructuring of the former. The proposal is subject to final approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The demerger will […]

CW Bureau · Mar 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Thomas Cook India Opens First Outlet In Gwalior, Expands MP Network

India’s leading omnichannel travel services company Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has strengthened its presence in central India with the launch of its first outlet in Gwalior, expanding its network to six outlets across Madhya Pradesh. Strategically located in the City Centre of Gwalior, the new outlet is positioned to serve customers from the city as […]

CW Bureau · Mar 6, 2026

HOSPITALITY Thomas Cook Expands Nature Trails Portfolio With 6th Resort At Hampi

Thomas Cook India Ltd has expanded its experiential hospitality brand Nature Trails with the launch of its sixth resort, Nature Trails Ashoka, in Hampi, Karnataka. The brand already operates five resorts across Durshet, Sajan and Kundalika in Maharashtra, Rock Valley in Goa and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The Hampi property marks a strategic addition as the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 27, 2026