Thomas Cook India opens its first outlet in Davangere to tap into Karnataka’s expanding travel market , Increases consumer access to 19 locations in the state

Mumbai, August 11, 2025: With a strategic intent to capitalise on the strong and growing demand from Karnataka, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel services company, has inaugurated its new franchise outlet in the high potential market of Davangere. The new outlet expands Thomas Cook India’s network to 19 locations in the state of Karnataka.

Davangere, often called the “Manchester of Karnataka”, is a key smart city with excellent connectivity via NH-48. It is a major commercial hub, featuring industries such as textile, rice and sugar mills. The city is also a prominent educational center attracting students from across the country.

In its commitment to enhance access and convenience, Thomas Cook’s new outlet will cater to key traveller segments from Davangere and neighbouring towns like Harihar, Chitradurga – including business professionals, agriculturists, multi-generational families, Young India’s millennials & GenZ and GenS (seniors).

Thomas Cook’s Davangere outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International & Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised Holidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance, etc. 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. This is coupled with the expertise of the Company’s in-store holiday experts to help customers’ co-curate memorable vacations.

Travel Trends from Karnataka:

·        Increase in multiple trips per year: from 2 to 4/5 annual holidays

·        Longer stays: from 3 days to 5 - 8 days for short trips; from 5 days to 10 -15 days for longer trips

·        Unique preferences: high interest in experiential holidays such as Festivals/Carnivals, Northern Lights in Scandinavia and Murmansk; Iceland, Antarctica, river cruising, self-drives        

·        Top destinations:

• Domestic: Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andaman Islands, North-East India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan; darshans to Manasarovar and Char Dham
• International: Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bali, Philippines, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and South America

·        Strong demand for Pilgrimage Tourism continues: Manasarovar, Char Dham, Kashi, Ayodhya, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Amritsar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Dwarka and Sri Lanka (Ramayan Trails)

·        Strong growth emerging from not just metros like Bengaluru, but also from powerful regional markets like Davanagere, Harihar, Chitradurga etc.

Contact Details

Thomas Cook (India) Limited,

1^st Floor, 1967/60, Ring Road,

Opp. Shree Sharadamba Temple, SS Layout B Block,

Davangere, Karnataka - 577004

Ph: 91 9035190456

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Karnataka is a key source market for us, and with strong travel demand from the state, we have carefully handpicked Davangere for the launch of our new Gold Circle Partner franchise. This strategic choice marks our expansion beyond metros like Bengaluru, enabling us to better serve customers in high-potential markets such as Davangere. The new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the growing and diverse needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services to our customers – right at their doorstep!

On behalf of my Team, I extend a warm welcome to our customers from Davangere. My Team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holidays for each of our customers – both within India and international.”