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Thomas Cook India partners with Gujarat for tourism promotion
Thomas Cook India and the Government of Gujarat have teamed up to make Gujarat a popular place for tourists in India.
They signed an agreement on January 12, 2026, during a big event called the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
The plan is to tell more people about the cool places in Gujarat, like the Gir Forest and the Statue of Unity.
They will also train travel experts to help more people visit Gujarat.
The government will help Thomas Cook India with all the necessary permissions to make this happen.
The goal is to make Gujarat a top spot for vacations, business travel, and fun experiences.
Thomas Cook India signed an MoU with the Government of Gujarat on January 12, 2026, to promote Gujarat as a top tourism destination.
The agreement was signed during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2026 at Marwadi University, Rajkot.
The collaboration aims to enhance Gujarat's visibility and appeal among Indian travellers through focused destination promotion.
The MoU includes structured training for Thomas Cook India’s travel experts and channel partners to boost destination advocacy.
The Government of Gujarat will support Thomas Cook India in obtaining necessary permissions and clearances.
- Who
- Thomas Cook India and the Government of Gujarat
- What
- Signed an MoU to promote Gujarat's tourism
- Where
- Marwadi University, Rajkot, during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2026
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Why
- To enhance Gujarat's visibility and appeal among Indian travellers and drive increased tourism
Key facts
- Organizations Involved
- Thomas Cook India, Government of Gujarat
- Date of Agreement
- January 12, 2026
- Location of Signing
- Marwadi University, Rajkot
- Event
- Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2026
- Key Attractions Promoted
- Gir Forest, Rann of Kutch, Statue of Unity
- Focus Areas
- Destination promotion, training, awareness, and visitation
- Support from Gujarat Government
- Permissions, registrations, approvals, and clearances
Quotes
Harsh Sanghavi
Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat
“Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (Kutch & Saurashtra) turned vision into action, ✅5,492 MoUs worth ₹5.78 lakh crore, ✅29,000+ registrations, ✅4,000+ entrepreneurs and ✅Global participation from 24 countries. From MSMEs to global markets, Gujarat is…”
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Jitu Vaghani
Cabinet Minister of Gujarat
“During the first Vibrant Gujarat summit in 2003, only 80 MoUs worth ₹66,000 crore were signed. In contrast, this regional conference alone, held in Rajkot, concluded with 5,492 MoUs worth ₹5.78 lakh crore. These figures, along with participation from multiple countries and the unwavering trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speak for themselves. Initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, and Make in India are being realised under the Prime Minister’s leadership, directly benefiting Gujarat’s entrepreneurs and industrial units.”
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Arjun Modhwadia
Minister of Gujarat
“Entrepreneurship runs in the veins of the people of Kutch and Saurashtra. The government is now taking this spirit to the global stage by providing infrastructure and policy incentives. Morbi accounts for 90% of India’s ceramic production and ranks second globally. At the VGRC, this sector was showcased as a special zone, and MoUs worth Rs 1,460 crore were signed during dedicated seminars. These MoUs are not limited to setting up new factories; they are also aimed at technology upgradation.”
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