Thomas Cook India Signs MOU with Tamil Nadu for Tourism Development
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Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to enhance the state’s tourism sector. The agreement, signed on February 2, 2026, aims to develop travel products and increase destination awareness. The collaboration involves Thomas Cook India’s market expertise and Tamil Nadu’s tourism offerings. The MOU was signed at the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026. The partnership will focus on co-created products, marketing, and consumer activations, with Guidance Tamil Nadu facilitating coordination.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company, SOTC Travel, have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu. The agreement, signed on February 2, 2026, aims to enhance tourism in Tamil Nadu by developing travel products and increasing destination awareness. The signing took place at the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026 in Mahabalipuram.
The MOU outlines a long-term partnership to boost tourism-related visitation to Tamil Nadu. It involves the development of enriched travel products and the delivery of seamless experiences for Indian travelers. The collaboration will leverage Thomas Cook India’s market leadership and expertise across various travel segments, including leisure, MICE, business, and B-Leisure.
The operational scope of the partnership includes co-created products, integrated marketing, and targeted consumer activations. The companies will work closely with the Department of Tourism to promote Tamil Nadu’s cultural, spiritual, wellness, nature, and experiential offerings. The initiative will be supported by knowledge-sharing and training programs to enhance destination visibility.
The MOU was signed by Mr. Abraham Alapatt, President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel, Dr. Darez Ahamed, IAS, Managing Director & CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu, and Ms. J. Innocent Divya, IAS, Commissioner of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Guidance Tamil Nadu will act as the nodal agency to facilitate coordination and stakeholder engagement. The partnership aligns with the state’s long-term tourism and destination-branding strategy. The collaboration aims to drive sustained visitation through innovative product development and integrated marketing efforts.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited is a leading omnichannel travel services company in India, offering a wide range of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel, and Visa Services. The company operates several B2C and B2B brands and has a significant presence in the Asia-Pacific region.