Travel firms see rise in bookings for Republic Day weekend
Thomas Cook India and SOTC are also running the India Holiday Festival from 20-31, January offering deals on stays and packages
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Unwinding at tranquil properties in the hills of Himachal or at the sunny beaches of Goa, taking frequent short breaks has become a priority for city dwellers with travel firms witnessing an increase in bookings for long weekend breaks. Both online and offline travel operators witnessed 30 to 40% jump in bookings for the Republic Day long weekend over other weekends in January.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch luxury Arctic and Antarctica Cruises targeting India s discerning travellers
Posted On: 2021-01-13 07:23:53 (Time Zone: Arizona, USA)
Thomas Cook India, India s leading integrated travel services company and its Group company, SOTC Travel, have introduced exclusive luxury cruise holidays to the polar extremes of the Arctic and Antarctic. Targeted at India s discerning travellers, the cruises have been designed to offer spectacular landscapes and unparalleled experiences to ensure a journey of a life time.
Travelling away from crowds - to destinations renowned for natural beauty while indulging in immersive experiences - has emerged as a key trend during the COVID-19 era. To tap into this growing demand, Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have introduced cruise holidays to Arctic and Antarctica offering breath-taking natural vistas, majestic wildlife, awe-inspiring and relatively untouched terrain with a glimpse into the lives of local c
Travel sector seeks tax cuts, incentives
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According to industry estimates, travel and tourism sector has accrued losses to the tune of ₹90, 000 crore.
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The travel and tourism industry, which is reeling under the impact of the covid-19 pandemic without any stimulus package, has urged the government to provide concessions and incentives ahead of the Union Budget on 1 February.
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), which represents more than 1,600 operators for inbound tourists, has asked the government to exempt the tourism sector from the integrated goods and services tax (IGST) similar to IT industry, which also provides services to international clients and brings foreign exchange but does not have to pay this tax.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC to capitalise on the long/extended weekend opportunity
Posted On: 2021-01-10 04:36:12 (Time Zone: Arizona, USA)
Lockdown fatigue having created significant pent-up travel demand, with positive news on COVID vaccines, Indian consumers are looking to avail of 2021 s long weekends for short breaks / mini vacations. Further, given price surges and availability challenges of the Christmas-New Year high season, the weekends starting January 14-17 and January 23-26, 2021 offer attractive options that are easy on the wallet. To make the most of the long weekends in 2021, Thomas Cook India, India s leading integrated travel services company and its Group company, SOTC Travel, have handpicked the best deals for long weekend getaways starting at Rs. 3,450.00 , across India, Dubai and Maldives.