Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India?s omnichannel travel management company and its group company SOTC Travel have announced a partnership with Booking.com, one of the world?s digital travel platforms, to deliver comprehensive and enhanced accommodation solutions for Indian corporates. The focus is simple: consumer-level breadth with corporate-level controls, transparent pricing and India-specific servicing. Booking.com?s accommodation content is live on Thomas Cook India and SOTC?s corporate booking tool, giving business clients access to a network of over 31 million reported listings across 220+ countries and territories, including India.
This collaboration offers a selection ranging from hotels and resorts to homes and apartments, supported by integration into enterprise travel approval systems, enterprise-specific rates, loyalty benefits, and real-time access through digital applications. The program addresses requests of India?s business travel and procurement heads: wider choice while staying within company travel policies, invoice integrity with GST compliance, safer stays for diverse traveller profiles, and service support beyond standard online booking platforms. Key features of this tool include: Price transparency at scale: property-issued invoices that provide a clear audit trail for finance teams, eliminating hidden markups; Segment-wise curation: tailored content sets for SMEs, mid-market, and large enterprises, tuned for Indian metros, tier 2 and 3 cities, and international destinations; Content depth and coverage: practical reach across 2,500+ Indian cities and towns, complemented by Booking.com?s global selection across 220+ countries and territories and a set of long-stay options curated for enterprise use; Business-friendly stays: providing access to properties with verified traveller reviews and essential business amenities; Enterprise support and escalation: a co-developed servicing model for booking changes, clarifications, and coordination offering a level of support beyond standard online travel agency processes; Integrated policy control: policy budgets, approvals, credit-limit management, and real-time updates for a seamless desktop and mobile experience.
