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MUMBAI | 9 MAY 2026
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company and its group company SOTC Travel, have signed a long-term MoU with Vinpearl, Vietnam’s leading hospitality, tourism, and entertainment brand. The collaboration brings together Thomas Cook India and SOTC’s market leadership and travel expertise with Vinpearl’s expansive destination portfolio, further strengthening Vietnam’s appeal among Indian travellers.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Abraham Alapatt – President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel and Ms. Ngo Thi Huong, CEO, Vinpearl.
As part of the agreement, the Companies will position Vinpearl as a preferred Vietnam partner, backed by exclusive inventory and priority availability. Beyond enhancing travel experiences, the collaboration marks Vinpearl’s first investment initiative in India’s travel and tourism sector and lays the foundation for a comprehensive tourism ecosystem for the Indian market. Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel will play a key role in driving market development, customer access and curated travel experiences for Indian travellers. Vinpearl’s portfolio spans resorts, entertainment, golf and large-scale event infrastructure across destinations such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Hoi An, catering to both leisure and MICE segments.
Mr. Abraham Alapatt – President & Group Head – Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation at Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel said, “Vietnam has emerged as one of the most exciting growth markets for Indian travellers, and our partnership with Vinpearl reflects our strategic intent to strengthen our leadership in the destination. As leaders in India’s travel and tourism sector, we see significant opportunity in combining our omnichannel reach, strong consumer base and market expertise with Vinpearl’s world-class hospitality and entertainment ecosystem. Together, we look forward to creating unique and seamless experiences for Indian leisure and MICE travellers, while building a long-term collaboration focused on unlocking the immense potential of the India market for Vietnam.”
Ms. Ngo Thi Huong, CEO of Vinpearl, said, “India is a key market in Vinpearl’s international expansion strategy. Through partnerships with leading players – Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel, we are not only expanding market access but also proactively developing tailored offerings for different customer segments. Vinpearl aims to strengthen its presence in the Indian market while contributing to positioning Vietnam as a compelling and differentiated destination on the global tourism map.”
About Vinpearl:
Vinpearl is Vietnam’s leading hospitality, tourism, and entertainment brand, currently operating 60 properties across 20 provinces and cities. Its ecosystem includes five-star hotels and resorts, VinWonders theme parks, golf courses, and convention centers. Vinpearl owns and operates 35 hotels and resorts with over 17,300 rooms, 15 VinWonders parks, 6 golf courses, and 3 VinPalace convention centers across key destinations such as Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Nang – Nam Hoi An, Ha Long, and Hai Phong.
About Thomas Cook (India) Limited:
Set up in 1881, Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) is the leading omnichannel travel company in the country offering a broad spectrum of services including Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, MICE, Leisure Travel and Value-Added Services. It operates leading B2C and B2B brands including Thomas Cook, SOTC, TCI, SITA, Asian Trails, Allied TPro, Australian Tours Management, Desert Adventures, Travel Circle International Limited (TCI 勝景遊), Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, Distant Frontiers, TC Tours, Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), Go Vacation, Private Safaris East & South Africa.
As one of the largest travel service provider networks headquartered in the Asia-Pacific region, The Thomas Cook India Group spans 28 countries across 5 continents.
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