TBM Staff - Mumbai The past 22 months have led to a significant pent-up demand especially for the United States of America (USA). Re-opening of the USA for fully vaccinated valid visa holders offers a significant opportunity. To capitalise on the potential, Thomas Cook India and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have launched attractively priced air-inclusive group tours from 6-14 days starting from INR 160,000.00 per person. To reassure its customers, the companies have announced guaranteed departures; additionally each group tour is accompanied by an experienced tour manager.
To assist travellers plan a smooth and memorable trip, Thomas Cook India and SOTC have introduced an extensive range of holidays covering must-see locales including New York, Washington DC, Buffalo, Hershey, and Niagara on the East Coast and San Francisco, Fresno, Las Vegas and Los Angeles on the West, and Orlando.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “The USA has always been a much sought after destination for our customers and we continue to see a strong desire across segments like families, couples, working professional, VFR, b-leisure, etc. With the USA having re-opened for doubly vaccinated visa holders, we are excited to launch our range of attractively priced air-inclusive holidays. To build confidence, we have announced guaranteed departures along with the added reassurance of our accompanied tour managers to guide and assist our customers. And to sweeten the deal our products come along with special cash discounts.”
Daniel D’souza, President & Country Head, SOTC Travel said, “With declining infections and easing of travel restrictions, customers are longing to plan their holidays to the USA – one of their favourite destinations. And so, we have launched a series of special US holidays that include the East & West Coast, Orlando; also Cherry Blossom and Mardi Gras tours.”
He added, “To restore customer confidence in travel, our itineraries are covered by our “Assured” Safe Travel Program – developed in association with Apollo Clinics, ensures best in class travel safety protocols covering every distribution, delivery and partner touch point in the travel ecosystem. “TravShield” an upgraded safety commitment of only vaccinated staff and co-passengers among many other precautions, ensure traveller safety in the pandemic era.”
