Mumbai, July 27, 2026: SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel Travel and Tourism Company, has expanded its business events portfolio with the launch of its dedicated Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) & Exhibitions Division. Building on its established expertise in MICE, the new business vertical is a strategic extension of SOTC’s offerings, enabling the company to deliver specialized end-to-end conference, association and exhibition management solutions.

India’s business events industry is witnessing robust growth, driven by significant investments in convention infrastructure, increasing participation from international associations, and the rapid expansion of knowledge-led sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, BFSI and manufacturing. Complementing this momentum are government initiatives such as Meet in India and the National Strategy for the MICE Industry, which are positioning India as a preferred global destination for conferences, conventions and exhibitions. SOTC’s dedicated PCO division has been created to address these evolving requirements through a fully integrated service offering backed by the company’s extensive MICE expertise and travel ecosystem.

The new division will offer a comprehensive suite of services including end-to-end conference management, medical and scientific congress management, association conferences, delegate registration and attendee management, speaker and faculty management, abstract and poster management, sponsorship and exhibition management, venue sourcing, travel and accommodation, visa facilitation, event technology solutions, hybrid and virtual event management, and end-to-end on-ground operations. The division will serve as a single-window solution, delivering seamless, technology-driven, and world-class conference experiences for clients and participants alike.

The division will initially focus on key sectors including healthcare and medical sciences, pharmaceuticals, technology, BFSI, manufacturing, industry associations, education and research institutions and public-sector organizations. Priority markets include Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Mr. S.D. Nandakumar, President & Country Head – Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, said, “Over the years, we have built a strong MICE business and established ourselves as a trusted partner for corporates across India. The launch of our PCO & Exhibitions division is a natural progression of that journey and reflects the evolving needs of our clients. As conferences become more strategic platforms for collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange, there is a growing need for specialized expertise and integrated execution. With a dedicated team focused on conference and exhibition management, backed by SOTC’s extensive MICE and travel ecosystem, we are well-positioned to support associations, corporates, institutions and government organizations in delivering world-class events while creating long-term value for our stakeholders.

About SOTC Travel

SOTC Travel Limited is a step-down subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings held through its Indian-listed subsidiary, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL). SOTC Travel is a leading omnichannel travel and tourism company active across various travel segments, including Leisure Travel, Incentive Travel, and Business Travel.

Established in 1949, SOTC is an Indian-grown brand with a legacy of over 75 years. Since then, it has escorted millions of travellers across the globe to various destinations around the globe. The Company firmly believes that today, ‘No one understands the Indian Traveller better than SOTC’.

SOTC has been felicitated with Outbound Tour Operator of the Year at SATTE Awards 2026, Best Cross-Channel Marketing Campaign at the IAMAI India Digital Awards 2026, Best Integrated Marketing Campaign award at the PATA Gold Awards 2025, Disruptor of the Year (Travel) at MaxiiiMICE Awards 2025, MICE Tour Operator of the Year (Domestic & Outbound) at SATTE Awards 2025, Asia’s Leading Travel Agency 2024 at World Travel Awards 2024, Best Marketing Campaign for Travel/Tourism brand at E4M Maverick Awards 2024, Domestic Tour Operator of the Year Award at SATTE 2024, Outbound Travel Operator of the Year and Domestic Tour Operator of the Year awards at 2nd The Economic Times Travel & Tourism Annual Conclave & Awards 2023, an award for Marketing Excellence at PATA Gold Awards 2023 for ‘Kick – starting travel again & connecting diverse Indian travellers’, MICE Travel Agency of the Year – International Travel at The Economic Times MICE & Wedding Tourism Awards 2023, Best Outbound Travel Operator and Best MICE Travel Operator at The Economic Times Travel and Tourism Annual Awards 2023, Best Domestic Tour Operator of the Year Awards at SATTE 2023.