Thomas Cook (India) Limited has strengthened its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of a new outlet in Kolhapur, expanding consumer access to 29 locations across the state.

The company said the expansion aligns with its strategy to capitalise on strong and growing travel demand from Maharashtra, one of its key source markets. The new outlet marks Thomas Cook India’s second location in Kolhapur and aims to enhance accessibility to its omnichannel travel services.

Kolhapur, a major commercial hub in southern Maharashtra, is witnessing rising affluence and growing demand for premium travel experiences. The new branch will cater to travellers across diverse customer segments, including families, couples, millennials and Gen Z travellers, business travellers, and senior citizens.

The outlet will provide end-to-end travel solutions, including domestic and international holidays such as group tours, personalised holiday packages and cruises, along with value-added services like travel insurance. Customers will also benefit from the company’s AI-powered booking platform that enables real-time planning, availability checks and instant reservations.

Travel Trends from Kolhapur and Maharashtra

Thomas Cook India highlighted key travel trends emerging from the region:

International destinations: Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, South America, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore

Domestic and nearby destinations: Kashmir-Leh, North East India, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala and Sri Lanka

Pilgrimage tourism: Char Dham, Kailash Mansarovar, Nepal and Ramayan Trails in Sri Lanka

Emerging destinations: Philippines, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Morocco, South Africa and Kenya

Key traveller segments: Multi-generational families, couples, millennials and Gen Z travellers, and senior citizens

Rajeev Kale, President and Country Head – Holidays, MICE and Visa at Thomas Cook India, said Kolhapur is emerging as an important source market with rising travel aspirations across customer segments. He added that the new outlet reinforces the company’s focus on expanding in high-potential Tier-2 markets and improving service accessibility for customers in the region.