Thomas Cook & SOTC Partner TN Govt to Boost State Tourism
Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel have signed a strategic MOU with the Government of Tamil Nadu and its Directorate of Tourism. The partnership aims to boost tourism in Tamil Nadu through co-created products and enhanced destination awareness, signed on February 2, 2026.
The partnership with a state government to boost tourism has the potential for significant long-term growth, but the immediate financial impact is not quantified.
The announcement details a strategic partnership aimed at boosting tourism, which is a positive development for the company and the region.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have entered into a strategic long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Guidance, the nodal agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN), and The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu.
The partnership, signed on February 2, 2026, aims to accelerate tourism in Tamil Nadu by developing enriched travel products, enhancing destination awareness, and delivering seamless experiences for Indian travelers. The MOU was executed by Mr. Abraham Alapatt for Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel, Dr. Darez Ahamed, IAS, for Guidance Tamil Nadu, and Ms. J. Innocent Divya, IAS, for the Directorate of Tourism, at the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism Summit 2026.
This collaboration will leverage Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel's expertise in various travel segments with Tamil Nadu's diverse tourism offerings. The companies will co-create products, implement integrated marketing strategies, and conduct targeted consumer activations to drive sustained visitation. They will also promote Tamil Nadu's cultural, spiritual, wellness, and nature offerings through online and offline campaigns, with Guidance Tamil Nadu facilitating coordination and alignment with the state's tourism strategy.
Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head of Holidays, MICE, Visa at Thomas Cook (India) Limited, expressed enthusiasm for strengthening the state's tourism proposition for the domestic market. Mr. SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head of Holidays & Corporate Tours at SOTC Travel, highlighted the focus on innovative product development, education, and training to enhance destination visibility and create long-term value for the state's tourism ecosystem.
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