• Increases consumer access to 10 locations in the City

Mumbai, September 1, 2026: With a strategic focus on capitalising on the strong and growing travel demand from Chennai—one of its key source markets, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, has inaugurated its new outlet in Manapakkam, Chennai. The new outlet expands Thomas Cook India’s network to 10 locations in the city and 16 across the State, enhancing access to its comprehensive range of travel services.

Manapakkam is emerging as a prominent residential and IT hub in Chennai. With its expanding residential and corporate ecosystem, Manapakkam has emerged as an important catchment for a diverse and growing base of travellers.

The new outlet will cater to travellers from Manapakkam and its neighbouring catchments across diverse customer segments of families, couples, Young India’s Millennials and GenZ, business travellers and GenS (seniors). Thomas Cook’s Manapakkam outlet offers end-to-end travel services: International & Domestic Holidays (Group Tours, Personalised Hholidays, Cruises, etc.), Value Added Services like Travel Insurance, etc. Additionally, 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.

Chennai/Tamil Nadu Travel Trends

·        Year-round travel: Chennai travellers are increasingly leveraging public holidays and weekends to take multiple short breaks and mini-cations throughout the year, extending travel beyond traditional holiday seasons.

·        Growing demand for pilgrimage and spiritual tourism: Pilgrimage and spiritual travel continue to gain momentum, with Thomas Cook India strengthening its Spiritual Tourism portfolio to cater to this growing segment. Key destinations include Kailash Mansarovar, Char Dham, Puri, Kashi, Ujjain and Ayodhya.

·        Emergence of fresh new destinations: Chennai travellers are displaying growing interest in destinations such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, Iceland, Antarctica and Seychelles. Cruise holidays and charter flight-based holidays are also gaining traction.

·        Demand for unique experiences: Travellers are increasingly seeking differentiated and immersive experiences, while exploring emerging destinations beyond conventional itineraries.

·        Top destinations:

o   International: Europe’s Switzerland, France, Austria, Italy, Spain; the Scandinavian countries of Finland, Norway and Sweden; Eastern European destinations such as the Czech Republic and Hungary; Australia and New Zealand; South America; Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Japan and South Korea; as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

o   Domestic and Indian subcontinent:Kashmir-Leh, Northeast India, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Kerala, Sri Lanka and Andaman

Address Details

Thomas Cook (India) Limited

Plot No 4, Dr No 2/634, River View Colony,

Manapakkam, Chennai – 600125

Contact no: 8291015702

Email id: gcp.manapakkam@thomascook.in

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited said, “Chennai is an important source market for us—not only within Tamil Nadu, but across the wider South India region. The market continues to demonstrate strong year-round travel aspirations, with customers increasingly seeking new destinations and diverse experiences. The launch of our new Manapakkam outlet reinforces our commitment to being closer to our customers and understanding their evolving travel needs. Through the outlet, we will offer personalised, end-to-end travel solutions across our extensive portfolio of domestic and international holidays, along with a range of value-added services.

On behalf of my team, I extend a warm welcome to our customers in Manapakkam and the surrounding catchments. My team and I look forward to co-curating memorable holiday experiences and helping them explore destinations across India and around the world.”