Thomas Cook India has strengthened its presence in Bengaluru with the inauguration of a newly redesigned premium Gold Circle Partner outlet in Jayanagar, reinforcing its commitment to a city that continues to be a key source market for both holidays and foreign exchange services. The outlet was inaugurated by Romil Pant, Executive Vice President & Head – Holidays.
The launch aligns with insights from the India Holiday Report 2025, which highlights Bengaluru’s strong travel appetite: 80% plan to take more holidays, while 79% intend to increase their travel budget by 20–50% this year.
The Jayanagar outlet offers end-to-end travel services, including international and domestic holidays (group tours, personalised itineraries, cruises), value-added services such as travel insurance, and access to Thomas Cook’s AI booking platform, enabling customers to plan and book holidays in real time. In-store holiday specialists assist customers in co-curating memorable experiences tailored to their preferences.
Bengaluru Travel Trends (India Holiday Report 2025)
- More holidays: 80% plan to increase from 2 to 4–6 trips annually
- Higher spends: 79% plan to increase budgets by 20–50%
- Experience-led travel: 81% prefer it; 50% drawn to phenomena-based trips (Northern Lights, Cherry Blossom); 30% enjoy safaris, self-drives, and outdoor adventures; 25% seek event tourism like global music concerts and sports
- Phygital planning: 70% like a mix of digital convenience + offline expertise
- Mini-cations: 55% plan to leverage long weekends/public holidays
- Emerging formats: 55% eye cruises; 25% scenic train journeys
- Visa-friendly destinations: Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka highly popular
- Digital research: 40% rely on AI and online platforms for planning
📍 Contact
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd.
Uday House, Ground Floor, No 108, 8th B Main Rd, 30th Cross, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru – 560011
📞 9844144444 / 9844388888 | ✉️ gcp.jayanagar@thomascook.in
Romil Pant said, “Bengaluru continues to drive strong growth for our holidays business. The launch of our premium Gold Circle Partner outlet in Jayanagar reaffirms our commitment to customers in the city and surrounding areas. Designed to offer personalized, seamless holiday and forex services, this outlet brings exceptional experiences right to their doorstep.”