Mumbai: SOTC Travel, a leading omnichannel Travel and Tourism Company inaugurated its new outlet in Howrah, expanding its network to 8 strategically located outlets in the State. Kolkata ranks among West Bengal’s key source markets, driven by a rising appetite for world-class travel experiences. Recognizing this strong potential, SOTC has expanded its footprint in the city to cater to evolving consumer preferences and reinforce its role as a trusted travel partner.
Located within the Kolkata metropolitan region, Howrah’s exceptional connectivity, expanding workforce, and rising urban affluence position it as a high-potential hub for retail growth, making it an ideal choice for SOTC’s continued expansion. The outlet is designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers, offering a wide array of services, including domestic and international holidays such as Group Tours, Personalised Holidays and Cruises, along with value-added services like travel insurance, ensuring convenient, end-to-end experiences for today’s diverse travellers.
Kolkata/West Bengal Travel Trends:
● Top destinations
o Domestic & Indian Subcontinent: Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andaman, Bhutan, Nepal & Sri Lanka
o International: Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, South Africa, Egypt & South America; Island locales: Maldives & Mauratius
o Darshan portfolio (Spiritual tours) : Manasarovar & Chardham Yatra
o Regional Products: Biswa Sera Darshan (বিশ্ব সেরা দর্শন), Sorbo Sera Europe, Anandayaka Europe & Apurbo France O Swiss
● Unique preferences: strong interest for experiential travel such as luxury multi-destinations cruises, ice-breaker/polar cruises in Antarctica, Northern Lights in Scandinavia & Iceland, self-drive holidays and adventure experiences Ladakh and the North-East
● Top customer segments: multi-generational families, honeymooners/couples, working professionals, millennials and GenZ
● Average holiday duration: 4–6 days for domestic/short haul; 10–12 days for long haul
