Thomas Cook India Named Exclusive Travel Partner for Asian Aquatic Championships 2025

Thomas Cook (India) Limited – India’s leading omnichannel travel services company has signed an agreement as the exclusive partner (Accommodation & Transport) for the Asian Aquatic Championships 2025. This Olympic-style, multi-sport extravaganza has been organized by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) and supported by the Sport Authority of Gujarat (SAG), marking it India’s first-ever hosting of the Asian Aquatics Championships a significant milestone for Indian sports.

Thomas Cook India’s MICE team will deliver end-to-end management across key portfolios of
accommodation, transport, logistics, airport arrivals and F&B coordination for a strong 1100+ contingent, including over 650+ athletes, 60+ support staff and dignitaries from 29 Asian nationalities, competing across Swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad.

To ensure a smooth and world-class experience, the Thomas Cook India MICE team has set up a
dedicated 40+ member team to manage operations across 6 hotel locations over a duration of 15 days.

Airport Arrival & Departure Services

Thomas Cook’s dedicated airport operations team will oversee the entire arrival and departure
experience, providing 24/7 on-ground assistance at both international and domestic terminals in
Ahmedabad. Exclusive parking bays for cars and coaches are arranged for immediate transfers,
while SFI, SAG and Thomas Cook teams will be stationed at terminals to ensure smooth arrivals,
efficient customs facilitation and seamless transport connectivity.

Logistics Management

To ensure seamless mobility and on-time delivery, Thomas Cook India has deployed premium
coaches and cars, and carefully pre-planned shuttle services. A 24/7 logistics control centre
ensures smooth coordination and on-ground efficiency throughout the event.

Accommodation & F&B Management

Thomas Cook India, in collaboration with leading hotel partners, has curated exceptional Indian and international culinary experiences for guests. The menu includes diverse vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher and gluten-free options to cater to specific dietary preferences, complemented by a selection of Asian, Middle Eastern and continental cuisines designed to offers a variety for participants and delegates.

Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited
said, “The Asian Aquatics Championships celebrates Asia’s top athletes on a global stage. It is truly an honour for us at Thomas Cook India to be selected as the exclusive MICE partner across key elements of accommodation and transport, especially as India hosts the Championships for the first time. This collaboration reiterates Thomas Cook India’s leadership in the MICE sector and highlights our expertise in managing significant size-scale for government-led sporting events like the National Games, Khelo India and Khelo Para Games with an unwavering commitment to excellence, service and operational efficiencies. Our 40+ strong Thomas Cook MICE team is fully committed to provide round-the- clock support towards ensuring that every aspect of the event runs smoothly. My Team and I look forward to providing support in making the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 a resounding success.”