(1888PressRelease)
May 27, 2009 - This is the first time that an Indian tour operator is offering Ireland as part of an escorted European itinerary.
According to Karan Anand, Head-Relationship and Supplier Management, Cox and Kings, “Ireland is a land of unparalled scenic beauty with diverse yet spectacular landscapes - the mystical charms of its ancient past, the unique personality of its towns and villages and the warmth of its people. Add to this, ample shopping, vibrant nightlife, Indian food and you have the makings of a perfect destination.’’
Speaking on this development, Huzan Frazer, representative, Ireland Tourism in India said, “Tourism Ireland is appreciative of Cox and Kings’ initiative in introducing Ireland to the group market. Cox and Kings is the first agent to have a series departure in the Indian market and we are delighted to see that the groups are moving in large numbers and are having a wonderful stay in Dublin. “
Ireland’s attractions include the Powerscourt house and gardens, one of the most beautiful country estates in Ireland; Ireland’s oldest hand weaving mill at Avoca; the Waterford Crystal factory, founded in 1783. A city tour of Dublin will take you to the north side of the River Liffey where great striking monuments such as the GPO, the Custom House along the quays, the Phoenix Park, the largest public park in Europe. Visit the more sophisticated south side with its vast Georgian squares, such as Merrion Square, where Oscar Wilde’s House can still be found. Take a look at the house of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula on Kildare Street. Visit the famous Trinity College where the famous book of Kells is permanently exhibited in its library, the Dublin Castle and the Anglican Cathedrals, the Garden of Remembrance and the Guinness Storehouse, Europe’s largest stout producing brewery where you can discover what goes into the making o f a pint of Guinness.
Ireland is part of Cox and Kings’ most popular packages, the European Splendour, a 19 day/18 night tour of Europe which dedicates three full days in Ireland.
About Cox and Kings
Cox and Kings (India) Ltd. is one of the oldest and most reputed travel organisations in India, offering a one-stop shop for the travel needs of all segments of travellers. The brand of Cox and Kings has evolved over a period of 250 years.
It specializes in Destination Management, Excursions and Leisure Travel, MICE, NRI Holidays, Trade Fairs, Car/Coach/Railway Bookings, Foreign Exchange, Business Travel, Private Air charter, Hotel Bookings, Visas/Passport/Medical insurance assistance. We are an Authorised Forex Dealer - category II.
Cox and Kings have won numerous awards and recognition. It has been voted “Number One Brand in India” based on a survey conducted by research agency, TNS and co-funded by Media magazine, ranking it 152 amongst the top 1,000 brands in the Asia Pacific region - Australia, China, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
Recently, it has won “Best Domestic Tour Operator” and “Best Visual Advertising Campaign” awarded by Galileo Express Travel World Awards (2008). Mr. Peter Kerkar, Global CEO, Cox and Kings has been honoured with the WTM Global Award 2008 for his remarkable contribution to the travel and tourism industry by the World Travel Market (WTM). Cox and Kings has been voted amongst the Top 10 Tour Operators by Conde Nast Traveller Awards 2008. It won the Best Self Drive Brochure by Tourism New Zealand Asia Awards (2008).
In the recent past, Cox and Kings has won the CNBC Awaaz award for Most Preferred Travel Operator in 2007 & the Abacus-TAFI awards for the Best Outbound Tour Operator as well as the Best Domestic Tour operator in 2007. Cox and Kings has also won the Government of India’s National Tourism Award for Conferences, for seven years & the National Tourism Award for the Best Domestic Operator for three years.
Cox and Kings’ registered office is situated in Mumbai, India with 13 branch locations in the country. It will have 44 fully operational franchisees across the country by the end of February 2009 and has a network of 200 GSAs and PSAs and approximately 3,500 agents across the country.
It has subsidiaries in USA, UK, Japan, Dubai, UAE, Singapore and Australia and international branch offices in Russia and New York. It has representative offices in Spain, South Africa, Italy, France, Sweden, Germany and South America. Cox and Kings has a pool of over 1360 highly skilled and competent staff across the globe.
For further details contact:
Thomas C Thottathil, Head - Corporate Communications
thomasct ( @ ) coxandkings dot com
Praneeta D’Souza, Manager - Corporate Communications
praneeta.dsouza ( @ ) coxandkings dot com
Cox and Kings India Limited
Turner Morrison Building, 16, Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001; Tel.: (022) 22709100; Fax: (022) 22709161; Website: www.coxandkings.com
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