Thomas Cook India ties with Vistara to roll out international gateways programme

Thomas Cook (India) and its group company, SOTC Travel, have launched Vistara Getaways – international, as part of their exclusive partnership with Vistara, India’s full-service carrier.

Following the success of Vistara Getaways (Domestic), which launched in 2021 to capitalize on the easing of international restrictions and the convenience of no-visa/easy visa short-haul destinations, the first phase of the international launch offers appealing air-inclusive holidays across Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, and the Maldives.

Vistara Getaways, powered by a cutting-edge technology platform designed and built by the Thomas Cook India Group, presents customers with dynamic inventory and ready-to-book holidays. Each Vistara Getaways comes with flights (Vistara), transfers, premium hotel stays, sightseeing/experiences, visas (where required) and a dedicated concierge service. The seamless digital interface empowers Vistara’s customers with speed and convenience with the added advantage of support from Thomas Cook & SOTC’s holiday experts via its call centres and extended retail outlets pan India.

With a strategic intent to target Vistara’s discerning customers, Thomas Cook and SOTC have handpicked premium global hotel brands including, Dusit Thani in Thailand, Armani Hotel Dubai, Angsana Ihuru and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru in Maldives, etc.

Mahesh Iyer, Executive Director & CEO, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. Said: “Post the successful launch of our Vistara Getaways domestic range last year, we are delighted to extend our partnership with Vistara to international short-haul destinations. We intend to leverage the strong pent up demand and convenience of no visa/easy visa destinations to introduce Vistara Getaways for S.E Asia, UAE and Maldives. We have ensured great care in selection of hotels and our product range extends from affordable luxury to premium holidays.”