Thomas Cook India has reported positive demand, with healthy forward bookings showing 30% growth for the current quarter (Q3FY27) in its leisure travel business, despite elevated airfares and other input costs. Mahesh Iyer, MD and CEO, Thomas Cook (India), says, “Looking ahead, we are optimistic of continued momentum in India leisure travel, with forward bookings trending at a healthy 30 per cent growth over last year – even in the face of elevated airfares and other input costs. This is a positive signal for the current quarter and beyond,” added Iyer.
Segment-wise, the company’s financial services segment delivered strong growth in the quarter. Revenue from operations increased by 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2FY27 and 14 per cent YoY in H1FY27 for financial services.
The travel company also reported a sharp recovery in its India travel business despite a slower start in July, ending the quarter 6 per cent lower than last year. The company also reported a recovery in overseas destination management business revenue despite the continued impact of the West Asia conflict.
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