Business Meets the Fairway!
Reinforcing their leadership in India’s rapidly expanding business travel sector, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, and SOTC Travel took centre stage as proud team owners at the 3rd edition of the DLF Corporate Golf League 2025, held at the prestigious DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram.
According to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), India ranks fourth globally in business travel spending, and is projected to reach USD 1.57 trillion by the end of 2025. At the same time, golf has evolved into a strategic pillar of global tourism, with countries like Japan, South Korea, Dubai, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam leveraging the sport to attract high-value travellers, and boost premium tourism.
Recognising this powerful synergy between business and sport, Thomas Cook India and SOTC brought together two worlds—corporate networking and golf—through a unique experience that extended well beyond the course.
An Evening Under the Stars
As part of their participation, the companies hosted an exclusive soirée aptly titled “An Evening Under the Stars.” The event gathered senior corporate leaders and marquee clients from across industries for a memorable evening of networking, insights and camaraderie.
Set against the timeless greens of the DLF Golf & Country Club, guests enjoyed a seamless blend of sport, strategy and social connection—complete with gourmet cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and thought-provoking conversations.
Shaping the Future of Corporate Travel
Indiver Rastogi, President & Group Head – Global Business Travel, Thomas Cook (India) & SOTC Travel, shared:
“India’s corporate travel sector is growing at an exceptional pace, driven by the globalization of Indian enterprises and the rising demand for meaningful engagement platforms. Our participation as team owners in the DLF Corporate Golf League reflects our vision to go beyond traditional business interactions—to create experiences that foster dialogue, strengthen relationships and inspire collaboration in unique and impactful ways.”
He added, “We remain committed to shaping the future of corporate travel in India by bringing leaders together in settings that spark ideas, partnerships and long-term growth.”
What Guests Had to Say
Pawan Agarwal, CFO – Swatch Group India:
“Thank you to the Thomas Cook Group for hosting An Evening Under the Stars. It was a wonderful evening marked by warm hospitality, meaningful networking and seamless organization. We were truly delighted to be part of such a thoughtfully curated event.”
Rajesh Mendiratta, ZS Associates:
“It was a privilege to be part of An Evening Under the Stars. The evening brought inspiring conversations, valuable learnings and wonderful connections. My heartfelt thanks to the team for their gracious invitation and warm hospitality. Congratulations on becoming the proud sponsor of the Golf Team—wishing you continued success and many more milestones ahead.”
Through events like this, Thomas Cook India and SOTC are redefining corporate engagement—moving beyond boardrooms to create experiences that combine business, leisure and relationship-building in truly memorable ways.