Thomas Cook India & SOTC expands international holiday portfolio with premium rail experiences
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The expanded portfolio features some of the most celebrated rail experiences, including Rovos Rail in South Africa, Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, The Ghan in Australia, the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine in New Zealand, and Egypt’s iconic overnight sleeper train.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company, SOTC Travel, have expanded their international holiday portfolio with premium train journeys spanning South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt and more.
The companies’ have been offering train holidays to Indian travellers for several years through long-standing partnerships, including Swiss-Euro Rail, Spain’s Renfe, etc. Building on the success of these offerings and the growing demand for premium experiential holidays, the companies have broadened their portfolio to include some of the world’s most iconic rail experiences across global destinations.
To ensure availability on these highly sought-after journeys, Thomas Cook India and SOTC have procured seats and cabins on premium trains, enabling customers to enjoy these exclusive packages as curated fully packaged land + train holidays.
The expanded portfolio features some of the world's most celebrated rail experiences, including Rovos Rail in South Africa, Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, The Ghan in Australia, the Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine in New Zealand, and Egypt’s iconic overnight sleeper train. These rail experiences combine premium accommodation, sightseeing and destination highlights with onboard hospitality, gourmet dining and curated off-train excursions.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “As demand for Europe continues to revive, we are seeing Indian travellers increasingly gravitate towards premium holidays that go beyond sightseeing to offer richer, more meaningful ways to explore a destination. Building on our long-standing expertise in rail holidays, including our partnerships with Switzerland's iconic rail network, we have expanded our portfolio to include some of the world's most celebrated train routes. By seamlessly combining these iconic rail experiences with thoughtfully curated land itineraries, we are enabling travellers to discover Europe and other destinations at a more immersive pace—where comfort, luxury and authentic local discoveries come together.”
“Today's travellers are seeking holidays that are personalised, enriching and designed around memorable experiences. Our premium rail holidays bring together some of the world's most iconic train journeys with destination highlights, allowing customers to experience the best of both the rail journey and the destination in one seamless itinerary. Travelling by rail offers a more authentic, local perspective of a destination while also providing a more environmentally conscious way to explore. From luxury rail safaris in South Africa and the Canadian Rockies to Australia's legendary Ghan and New Zealand's scenic rail routes, these holidays offer an exceptional way to discover the world at a relaxed pace,” said SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head – Holidays & Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel.
