Thomas Cook opens Gold Circle outlets in Andhra Pradesh

Company Brief

Mumbai, July 28, 2011

Reiterating its commitment towards expansion into the high growth tier-II and tier-III markets in India, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. (TCIL), India’s largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company, has opened a Gold Circle outlet in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The branch is located in the heart of the city at Gajuwaka, a prime commercial cum residential area.

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has also opened two more Gold Circle outlets in Bhimavaram and Waranagle in the State of Andhra Pradesh, taking the total number of its Gold Circle Partners to 93. TCIL’s footprint currently extends to over 202 locations in 71 cities across India, Mauritius & Sri Lanka and is supported by a strong partner network of 93 Gold Cirlcle Partners and 180 Preferred Sales Agents in over 100 cities pan India.

All three outlets will provide the entire gamut of services such as Holidays (Domestic and International packages, Individual and Group tours), Air and Rail Tickets, Cruises, Foreign Exchange, Travel Insurance, Visa & Passport Services and MICE.

Commenting on the concurrent opening of three Gold Circle outlets, Mr. Madhav Pai, COO- Leisure Travel (Outbound), Thomas Cook (India) Ltd said, “As the current economic boom in India expands to Tier II and Tier III cities and towns, reaching out to prospective consumers in these cities is high on our agenda. Thomas Cook has identified these three locations on the basis of business opportunity, consumption trends, and spending potential of consumers. Customers in these cities are eager to travel but needed a one stop shop for all their travel needs. Through the newly opened outlets we hope to cater to this need and provide exceptional service to the growing customer base in the region.”

For further information, please contact:

Thomas Cook (India) Limited

Suzanne Pereira

Mobile: +919820297665

Email: suzanne.pereira@in.thomascook.com