Inaugurates new Gold Circle Partner (Franchise) outlet at Girdhar Plaza, Ranchi

With a focus to leverage the growth market of Jharkhand and Eastern India, Thomas Cook (India) Limited has inaugurated a new Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlet in Ranchi. The outlet was inaugurated by the Minister of Minority Welfare & Tourism, Arts & Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs Department, Government of Jharkhand, Hafizul Hassan Ansari.

Thomas Cook India’s Third Holiday Readiness Report reveals strong travel demand: 69% respondents are keen to resume travel in 2021. A significant 77% need the guidance of a holiday expert and hence to support its Ranchi based customers, Thomas Cook India has set up a Gold Circle Partner outlet at Girdhar Plaza – a key commercial hub of Ranchi.

To benefit its customers, the outlet offers Thomas Cook’s extensive range of international and domestic holidays (group escorted tours with an experienced tour manager, also personalised holidays, cruises, etc.), travel insurance and visa services. To build consumer confidence, the outlet also offers Thomas Cook India’s TravShield: Travel Safety Commitment, that covers every aspect of physical safety as well as mental and financial security to give the customer complete peace of mind.

According to the Traveller Trends (Ranchi & Jharkhand), 69% customers are keen to travel during the upcoming festive holiday season, 60% want to explore India - favourites include Kashmir, Ladakh, Goa, Kerala and Andamans, 40% prefer tours to Europe (Switzerland, France, Spain, Russia) also Maldives, Egypt, and Turkey and outdoor/ adventure based experiences like bike trails in Leh-Ladakh,, snorkelling, zip lining, and wildlife safari.

“We have been observing increasing travel demand from Jharkhand and East India. With Ranchi serving as an ideal hub, we are delighted to announce our Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at Girdhar Plaza. This prime location offers us a viable catchment – across families, business professionals and students. “Our team of experts looks forward to welcoming our customers from Jharkhand, to design their perfect holiday. We have also announced special offers like our Buy One Get One – Companion Free, along with attractive deals and discounts for holidays - India and international,” said Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited.