With a strategic focus on capitalising on the strong and growing travel demand from Maharashtra—one of its key source markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited has inaugurated its new outlet in Kolhapur. The new outlet expands Thomas Cook India’s network to 2 locations in the city and 29 across the State, enhancing access to its comprehensive range of travel services.

Kolhapur, a key commercial hub in southern Maharashtra, is witnessing rising affluence and a growing appetite for premium travel experiences. The new outlet will cater to travellers from Kolhapur and its neighbouring catchments across diverse customer segments—families, couples, Young India’s Millennials and GenZ, business travellers and GenS (seniors). Thomas Cook’s Kolhapur outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International & Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised Holidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance, etc. Additionally, Thomas Cook’s AI booking platform assists customers in planning their personalized vacations in real time by checking availability and making reservations in a matter of minutes.

Kolhapur/Maharashtra Travel Trends

·        Top destinations:

o   International: Europe’s Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, South America, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore

o   Domestic and Indian subcontinent:Kashmir-Leh, North East, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala, Sri Lanka

·        Pilgrimage/Spiritual Tourism is in demand: Char Dham, Kailash Mansarovar, Nepal, Ramayan Trails in Sri Lanka

·        Emergence of fresh new destinations: Philippines, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Morocco, South Africa and Kenya

·        Top traveller segments: Multi-generational families, couples, Young India’s millennials & GenZ, GenS (seniors)

Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Kolhapur has been emerging strongly as an important source market for us in Maharashtra, with growing travel aspirations across diverse customer segments. The launch of our new outlet in the city reflects our strategic focus on strengthening our presence across high-potential Tier-2 markets and reinforces our commitment to customers from Kolhapur and its surrounding catchments. Strategically located, the outlet offers customers seamless access to Thomas Cook India’s extensive portfolio of domestic and international holidays, along with value-added services. On behalf of my team, I extend a warm welcome to our customers from Kolhapur. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holiday experiences for our customers across India and around the world.”