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Thomas Cook India has opened a new outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai, expanding its network to 10 locations in the city and 16 across Tamil Nadu, enhancing access to its comprehensive range of travel services.
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September 1, 2026
The Manager, The Manager,
Listing Department Listing Department
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No. C/1,
Dalal Street, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E),
Mumbai – 400 001 Mumbai – 400 051
Scrip Code: 500413 Scrip Code: THOMASCOOK
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Dear Sir/ Madam,
Sub: Press Release – Intimation under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015.
We are enclosing herewith the Press Release dated September 1, 2026 titled, “Thomas Cook India strengthens Tamil
Nadu footprint, Opens outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai”.
This is for your information and records.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
For Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Amit J. Parekh
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Encl: a/a
Thomas Cook India strengthens Tamil Nadu footprint
Opens outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai
Increases consumer access to 10 locations in the City
Mumbai, September 1, 2026: With a strategic focus on capitalising on the strong and growing travel demand from
Chennai—one of its key source markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel
services company, has inaugurated its new outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai. The new outlet expands Thomas
Cook India’s network to 10 locations in the city and 16 across the State, enhancing access to its comprehensive
range of travel services.
Manapakkam is emerging as a prominent residential and IT hub in Chennai. With its expanding residential and
corporate ecosystem, Manapakkam has emerged as an important catchment for a diverse and growing base of
travellers.
The new outlet will cater to travellers from Manapakkam and its neighbouring catchments across diverse
customer segments of families, couples, Young India’s Millennials and GenZ, business travellers and GenS
(seniors). Thomas Cook’s Manapakkam outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International & Domestic
Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised Hholidays, 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.
Chennai/Tamil Nadu Travel Trends
• Year-round travel: Chennai travellers are increasingly leveraging public holidays and weekends to take
multiple short breaks and mini-cations throughout the year, extending travel beyond traditional holiday
seasons.
• Growing demand for pilgrimage and spiritual tourism: Pilgrimage and spiritual travel continue to gain
momentum, with Thomas Cook India strengthening its Spiritual Tourism portfolio to cater to this growing
segment. Key destinations include Kailash Mansarovar, Char Dham, Puri, Kashi, Ujjain and Ayodhya.
• Emergence of fresh new destinations: Chennai travellers are displaying growing interest in
destinations such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, South
Africa, Kenya, Iceland, Antarctica and Seychelles. Cruise holidays and charter flight-based holidays are
also gaining traction.
• Demand for unique experiences: Travellers are increasingly seeking differentiated and immersive
experiences, while exploring emerging destinations beyond conventional itineraries.
• Top destinations:
International: Europe’s Switzerland, France, Austria, Italy, Spain; the Scandinavian countries of
Finland, Norway and Sweden; Eastern European destinations such as the Czech Republic and
Hungary; Australia and New Zealand; South America; Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Japan and South
Korea; as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
Domestic and Indian subcontinent: Kashmir-Leh, Northeast India, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala,
Sri Lanka and Andaman
Address Details
Thomas Cook (India) Limited
Plot No 4, Dr No 2/634, River View Colony,
Manapakkam, Chennai - 600125
Contact no: 8291015702
Email id: gcp.manapakkam@thomascook.in
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said,
“Chennai is an important source market for us—not only within Tamil Nadu, but across the wider South India
region. The market continues to demonstrate strong year-round travel aspirations, with customers increasingly
seeking new destinations and diverse experiences. The launch of our new Manapakkam outlet reinforces our
commitment to being closer to our customers and understanding their evolving travel needs. Through the outlet,
we will offer personalised, end-to-end travel solutions across our extensive portfolio of domestic and international
holidays, along with a range of value-added services.
On behalf of my team, I extend a warm welcome to our customers in Manapakkam and the surrounding
catchments. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holiday experiences and helping them explore
destinations across India and around the world.”
About Thomas Cook (India) Limited:
Set up in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is the leading omnichannel travel company in the country offering a
broad spectrum of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, Value Added Services, and
Visa Services. It operates leading B2C and B2B brands including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied TPro,
Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Travel Circle International Limited (TCI 勝景遊), Sterling Holiday Resorts
Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), Go Vacation, Private Safaris East & South
Africa.
As one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, The Thomas Cook India
Group spans 28 countries across 5 continents.
TCIL has been felicitated with ET Edge’s Best Organizations for Women (BOW) 2026, MICE Powerhouse at MaxiiiMICE
Awards 2025, Outbound Travel Operator of the Year (2024) and MICE Travel Operator of the Year (2024 & 2023) at The
Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Awards, MICE Travel Agency (Outbound) at the Economic Times MICE &
Wedding Tourism Awards 2024, 'Masters of Risk - Travel & Hospitality' at India Risk Management Awards 2024, MICE Tour
Operator of the Year - Outbound at SATTE 2024, Best Tour Operator at India Travel Awards North 2023, winner of the
Corporate Citizen Award (Travel Tourism & Hospitality) at the Corporate Citizen Conclave & Award 2023, The Outbound Tour
Operator of the Year 2022 at the SATTE Awards, IAMAI India Digital Awards 2022, CNBC-TV18 & ICICI Lombard India Risk
Management Award - Travel & Leisure Category 2022 & 2021, CIO100 Award for digital innovation 2022.
CRISIL has reaffirmed the rating on debt programs and bank facilities of TCIL - ‘CRISIL AA/Stable’ on the long-term bank
facilities of TCIL and ‘CRISIL A1+’ rating on the short-term bank facilities and short- term debt of the company. The highest
rating for a travel & tourism company in India.
For more information, please visit www.thomascook.in
Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, is the promoter of TCIL with a
shareholding of 64.77% of its paid-up capital.
About Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited:
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in property and
casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management. Founded in 1985 by the present Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. V. Prem Watsa, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Its common shares are
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH and in U.S. dollars under the symbol FFH.U.
About Subsidiaries of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL):
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited
Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCIL is a leading leisure
hospitality company with over 78 resorts, hotels and retreats across 48 loc
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