TBM Staff - Mumbai
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has opened a new franchise outlet in Dombivli, Thane district, targeting the city’s high-growth market and surrounding areas. This outlet aims to meet the rising demand for travel throughout the year, catering to a wide demographic including families, millennials, Gen Z, seniors, and business professionals.
The Dombivli location offers comprehensive travel services such as International & Domestic Holidays (group tours, personalised holidays, cruises), and value-added services like travel insurance. Additionally, Thomas Cook’s AI-powered booking platform enables customers to plan and book personalised vacations quickly by providing real-time availability and instant reservations.
Travel trends indicate that Maharashtra’s residents are embracing travel year-round, taking advantage of holidays and weekends for mini-vacations. Unique experiences, such as witnessing the Northern Lights in Norway or exploring South Korea’s K-wave culture, are popular among millennials and Gen Z, while longer vacations of 5-15 days are becoming common for immersive travel experiences. Marathi-special group tours led by Marathi-speaking managers, featuring local cuisine, are also in high demand.
Luxury travel, cruises, and fresh destinations like Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Morocco are seeing increased interest. Visa-free and eVisa destinations like Thailand, Malaysia, Dubai, and Indonesia remain popular. Top international destinations include Switzerland, France, Japan, and Australia, while domestic demand is high for regions like Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Kerala, and pilgrimage sites such as Char Dham and Rameswaram.
