{"id":23072,"date":"2026-05-24T18:37:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T13:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulseonline.co\/?page_id=23072"},"modified":"2026-05-24T18:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T13:07:34","slug":"mauritius-tourism-promotion-authority-ink-mou-with-thomas-cook-india-and-sotc-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/pulseonline.co\/index.php\/mauritius-tourism-promotion-authority-ink-mou-with-thomas-cook-india-and-sotc-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Ink MOU with Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long term strategic partnership to maximize the India market opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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In a strategic initiative to boost travel to Mauritius from the high-potential India market, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, have signed an MOU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Mauritius\u2019 visibility and inspiring visitation from the India market.<\/p>\n

The MOU was signed by Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head at Thomas Cook (India) Limited,\u00a0 S.D. Nandakumar – President\u00a0 & Country Head – Holidays and Corporate Tours and Beno\u00eet Harter \u2013 Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority <\/strong>in the presence of\u00a0Dinesh Burrenchobay \u2013 Chairman, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond its pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons and lush landscapes, the partnership will spotlight Mauritius\u2019 rich Creole heritage and vibrant cultural tapestry\u2014reflected in its cuisine, festivals and religious diversity. With deep-rooted cultural links to India, the destination offers a familiar yet distinctive appeal for Indian travellers, supported by visa-free access, short flight durations and a wide spectrum of premium to value-driven resorts, making the destination a preferred choice for honeymoons, multi-generational families, Young India\u2019s millennials and GenZ, GenS and leisure travellers. Mauritius is also gaining prominence for MICE and corporate travel, with world-class convention facilities, luxury resorts offering integrated meeting infrastructure and distinctive team-building experiences set against stunning natural backdrops.<\/p>\n

This multi-pronged collaboration will focus on destination knowledge and education, product development and Marcomm, to position Mauritius as a top-of-mind destination across India\u2019s metro, mini-metro and Tier 2 and 3 markets.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head \u2013 Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited<\/strong>, said, \u201cWe are delighted to be appointed by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority as a strategic partner for the Indian market. Our partnership intents leverage on Thomas Cook India\u2019s omnichannel strength, destination expertise and extensive reach, to showcase Mauritius\u2019 evolving proposition across leisure, MICE and business travel. We aim to tap into India\u2019s metros as well as the strongly emerging Tier 2 and 3 markets.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

S.D. Nandakumar – President\u00a0 & Country Head – Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel Limited, <\/strong>said, \u201cThe signing of our MOU with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority marks a significant milestone in positioning Mauritius as a truly multifaceted destination. Beyond its scenic allure, Mauritius offers a compelling blend of French influence, Creole heritage, vibrant culture, diverse religious traditions and a distinctive culinary landscape\u2014creating a deep cultural connect with Indian travellers. This partnership will enable us to showcase the destination\u2019s depth and diversity, while driving sustained demand across leisure, honeymoon, multi-generational families, MICE and corporate travel segments from India.\u201d<\/p>\n

Benoit Harter \u2013 Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority,<\/strong> said,<\/em> \u201cWe are delighted to work with Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel as part of our strategy to grow the Indian market for Mauritius and accelerate visitation from both metro cities and regional markets. Our multipronged approach aims to leverage opportunities across the leisure and MICE segments through this partnership. We look forward to working closely with Thomas Cook and SOTC<\/p>\n

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Long term strategic partnership to maximize the India market opportunity In a strategic initiative to boost travel to Mauritius from the high-potential India market, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, have signed an MOU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Mauritius\u2019 visibility and inspiring visitation from… <\/p>\n

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