Strengthening presence across Punjab
with 10 locations now open
Thomas Cook India has expanded its footprint in Punjab with the launch of its first franchise outlet in Mohali, a key hub in the rapidly developing Tricity region. This brings the company’s presence in Punjab to 10 outlets, enhancing access and convenience for customers in Mohali and nearby areas like Banur, Rajpura, and Kharar.
The move aligns with findings from the India Holiday Report 2025, which shows strong travel intent among Mohali consumers — 60% plan to take more holidays, while 59% aim to increase their travel spends by 20–50% this year.
The new outlet offers end-to-end travel services including international and domestic holidays (group tours, personalised itineraries, cruises), travel insurance and more. Customers can also benefit from Thomas Cook’s AI booking platform, which enables quick, real-time vacation planning, supported by the expertise of in-store holiday specialists.
Travel Trends from Mohali (India Holiday Report 2025)
- More holidays: 55% plan to increase from 2 to 4–6 trips annually
- Higher spends: 54% plan to raise travel budgets by 20–50%
- Experience-led travel: 60% prefer it, with 55% drawn to phenomena-based trips (Northern Lights, Cherry Blossom); 40% show interest in safaris, self-drives, outdoor adventures
- Emerging formats: 35% want cruises, 25% self-drives, 20% scenic train journeys
- Phygital planning: 55% prefer a blend of digital convenience + offline expertise
- Top destinations
- International: Europe (60%) — especially Switzerland, Austria, France; Japan, South Korea (40%); Southeast Asia (30%); Australia–New Zealand (25%); Middle East (25%); Central Asia (20%); Islands (15%)
- Domestic: Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal, Andamans, North-East India
- Simplified visa access is driving interest in Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka
- Pilgrimage tourism continues to grow: Char Dham, Kashi, Ayodhya, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Amritsar, Varanasi, Prayagraj
📍 Contact
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd.
SCO 40-41, 1st Floor, Sector 79, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab – 140308
📞 +91 8291163365 | ✉️ gcp.mohali@thomascook.in
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, said, “Mohali is an important source market for us, and we are delighted to open our first Gold Circle Partner outlet here. This new location will help us serve the growing and diverse needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services — right at their doorstep.”