MTDC NAMES COX & KINGS OUTSOURCED PARTNER FOR DECCAN ODYSSEY
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The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), has appointed Cox & Kings (CKL), as its outsourced partner to operate the luxury train, Deccan Odyssey from October 2014. This partnership will cover full management of on-board and off-board services, sales, marketing and operational activities. The agreement is for a period of five years with scope for extension for another five years.
Commenting on its decision to engage with CKL, Sumit Mullick, Additional Chief Secretary & Chief Protocol Officer, Govt of Maharashtra said, “With a long-term perspective and to boost the luxury train business, the MTDC has selected Cox & Kings. We are making efforts to showcase maximum possible destinations in Maharashtra. With the new partners, we are expecting innovative ideas to flow. The contract will be initially for five years and can be extended to 10 years.”
Jagdish Patil, Managing Director, MTDC said, “Deccan Odyssey is a prestigious product of MTDC and a big attraction for foreign tourists. We have won several accolades for this luxurious train and our priority is to maintain that quality standard of services and facilities. This association with Cox & Kings will assure the desired level of professionalism to manage services which also need flexible itineraries suiting best to various demands of customers. Highly complex logistic arrangements have enabled us to offer 10 different itineraries for Deccan Odyssey.”
Referring to this partnership, Arup Sen, Director, Special Projects, CKL said, “It is a privilege to be appointed as the outsourced partner for the Deccan Odyssey and we will ensure that this spirit of partnership will benefit Maharashtra and enhance its position in India tourism.”