In a strategic initiative to boost travel to Mauritius from the high-potential India market, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel have signed a MOU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This strategic collaboration will ensure focus on growing Mauritius’ visibility and inspiring visitation from the India market. The MOU was signed by Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head at Thomas Cook (India), S.D. Nandakumar, President & Country Head, Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, and Benoît Harter – Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority in the presence of Dinesh Burrenchobay – Chairman, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority.
Beyond its pristine beaches, turquoise lagoons and lush landscapes, the partnership will spotlight Mauritius’ rich Creole heritage and vibrant cultural tapestry—reflected in its cuisine, festivals and religious diversity. With deep-rooted cultural links to India, the destination offers a familiar yet distinctive appeal for Indian travellers, supported by visa-free access, short flight durations and a wide spectrum of premium to value-driven resorts, making the destination is a preferred choice for honeymoons, multi-generational families, Young India’s millennials & GenZ, GenS and leisure travellers. Mauritius is also gaining prominence for MICE and corporate travel, with world-class convention facilities, luxury resorts offering integrated meeting infrastructure and distinctive team-building experiences set against stunning natural backdrops.
This multi-pronged collaboration will focus on destination knowledge & education, product development and Marcomm to position Mauritius as a top-of-mind destination across India’s metro, mini-metro and Tier 2 and 3 markets.
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India), said, “We are delighted to be appointed by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority as a strategic partner for the Indian market. Our partnership intents leverage on Thomas Cook India’s omnichannel strength, destination expertise and extensive reach, to showcase Mauritius’ evolving proposition across leisure, MICE and business travel. We aim to tap into India’s metros as well as the strongly emerging Tier 2 and 3 markets.”
SD Nandakumar, President & Country Head, Holidays and Corporate Tours, SOTC Travel, said, “The signing of our MOU with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority marks a significant milestone in positioning Mauritius as a truly multifaceted destination. Beyond its scenic allure, Mauritius offers a compelling blend of French influence, Creole heritage, vibrant culture, diverse religious traditions and a distinctive culinary landscape—creating a deep cultural connect with Indian travellers. This partnership will enable us to showcase the destination’s depth and diversity, while driving sustained demand across leisure, honeymoon, multi-generational families, MICE and corporate travel segments from India.”
Benoit Harter, Director, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said, “We are delighted to work with Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel as part of our strategy to grow the Indian market for Mauritius and accelerate visitation from both metro cities and regional markets. Our multipronged approach aims to leverage opportunities across the leisure and MICE segments through this partnership. We look forward to working closely with Thomas Cook and SOTC.”
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