{"id":19786,"date":"2025-01-24T19:47:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T14:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/?page_id=19786"},"modified":"2025-01-28T23:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T17:53:31","slug":"thomas-cook-india-expands-footprint-in-ahmedabad-with-new-south-bopal-outlet-in-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/thomas-cook-india-expands-footprint-in-ahmedabad-with-new-south-bopal-outlet-in-gujarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Cook India Expands Footprint in Ahmedabad with New South Bopal Outlet in Gujarat\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Thomas Cook (India) Limited inaugurated its new franchise outlet in South Bopal, Ahmedabad<\/span>,<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0to leverage the high-growth market of the city and its surrounding areas.<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">With the ongoing festive season, the new South Bopal outlet aims to serve the significant demand for travel bookings during Gujarat&#8217;s key holiday seasons\u2014summer and Diwali.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">South Bopal is a preferred residential locality in the western part of Ahmedabad with proximity to the airport, railways, metros and connectivity to prominent areas, including IT hubs, and business parks.<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">The new South Bopal outlet expands Thomas Cook India\u2019s network to\u00a0<\/span>4<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0locations in the city and\u00a0<\/span>10<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0across Gujarat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">its commitment to enhance access and convenience,<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">Thomas Cook\u2019s new outlet will address diverse customer segments &#8211; families, couples, Young India\u2019s<\/span>,<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0millennials &amp; Gen Z, business professionals,<\/span>\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">and seniors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International &amp; Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised <\/span>holidays<span lang=\"EN-GB\">, Cruises, etc.),\u00a0 and also Value Added Services like Travel Insurance, etc<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Additionally,\u00a0<\/span>Thomas Cook\u2019s\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">AI booking platform assist<\/span>s<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0customers in planning their personalized vacations in real-time<\/span>\u00a0by\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">checking availability and making reservations in a matter of minutes<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Travel Trends from Ahmedabad:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Gujaratis are avid travellers and in addition to the peak vacation periods of summer, festive season and year-end, customers from the State are maximising on public\/holidays and weekends for multiple mini-cations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Gujarati-Specific Group Tours and Regional Departures Driving Demand: Gujarati customers have a strong preference for group travel. Tours featuring Gujarati-speaking managers and pure vegetarian cuisine remain popular, catering to the group-sensitive market. Regional group departures, such as Caravan tours and Pure Veg tours, continue to be highly sought after<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Longer stays: Short vacations now extend to 5-8 days, while longer trips span 10-15 days, reflecting a shift towards more immersive experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth of experiential travel: Unique experiences such as Northern Lights tours in Finland, Cherry Blossom viewing in Japan, and whale watching in Sri Lanka are gaining popularity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Emergence of fresh new destinations: Driven by easy visa regimes and connectivity, increased demand for CIS countries\/destinations such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Growing Demand for Luxury Travel &amp; Cruise Vacations: Luxury cruise holidays are becoming increasingly popular among Gujarati travellers, offering a perfect blend of opulence and adventure. Top destinations include Lakshadweep, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Egypt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Top destinations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">International<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">: Japan, Vietnam, Switzerland, France<\/span>,<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0Spain-Portugal, Canada, South Africa, Australia, USA, Kenya, Finland, Norway, United Kingdom<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Domestic<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">: Kashmir, Kerala, Andaman<\/span>\u00a0Islands<span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0, Bhutan, Ladakh, Himachal, , North-East<\/span>\u00a0India<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong demand for Pilgrimage Tourism continues: Char Dham, Kashi, Ayodhya, Rameswaram, Amritsar, Varanasi and\u00a0 Prayagraj<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Details<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Thomas Cook (India) Limited,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shop No &#8211; 157, First Floor, Shaligram Prime,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Marigold Circle, Safal Parisar Road, South Bopal<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ahmedabad, Gujarat \u2013 380058<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ph: 91\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">9099974738<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><strong>\u00a0Rajeev Kale,<\/strong> President &amp; Country Head \u2013 Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0said,\u00a0<\/span>\u201c<span lang=\"EN-GB\">Ahmedabad is an important source market for us, and as we continue to witness growing demand from the city, especially during peak travel seasons like Diwali, we are delighted to announce the opening of our Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at South Bopal. Strategically chosen for its central location, this new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the diverse needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services \u2013 right at their doorstep! We also have exclusive Gujarati group tours with co-travelers from the State, featuring departures from Gujarat, accompanied by a Gujarati-speaking expert Tour Manager.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On behalf of my Team,\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">I extend a warm welcome to our customers from\u00a0<\/span>Ahmedabad<span lang=\"EN-GB\">. My Team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holidays for each of our customers \u2013 both within India and international<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thomas Cook (India) Limited inaugurated its new franchise outlet in South Bopal, Ahmedabad,\u00a0to leverage the high-growth market of the city and its surrounding areas.\u00a0With the ongoing festive season, the new South Bopal outlet aims to serve the significant demand for travel bookings during Gujarat&#8217;s key holiday seasons\u2014summer and Diwali. South Bopal is a preferred residential&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/thomas-cook-india-expands-footprint-in-ahmedabad-with-new-south-bopal-outlet-in-gujarat\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19786"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19786"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20339,"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19786\/revisions\/20339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}