Celebrating its 260th anniversary, world’s oldest travel company Cox & Kings reiterated its commitment to continue with the adoption of new technologies and innovation. The celebration at Shangri-La hotel, New Delhi witnessed the presence of the leaders from travel and hospitality industry, diplomats and media amongst others.
Gracing the occasion was Union Tourism Minister of State (I/C) K. J. Alphons who lauded the company for its continuous service to the tourism industry. “I am very happy to be a part of Cox & Kings’ 260th year celebration and congratulate everyone who has contributed to this rich legacy by enabling holidays and spreading happiness into the world. The tourism sector in India is looking very positive this year as we have crossed the 10 million mark for foreign tourist arrivals and earned revenue of 27 billion dollars through foreign tourist arrivals. This has been possible because of companies like Cox & Kings who have been working together with the government. In the next three years, we aim to double the foreign tourists inflow and the revenue we earn from the foreign tourist arrivals and that is only possible if the industry continues to work together,” Alphons said.
Speaking at the event, Peter Kerkar, Group CEO, Cox & Kings said, “we are unique in the leisure space with an unrivalled tradition of 260 years of service to our customers. It is with pride that I commend our staff for making our company so successful and more particularly relevant even today. Our longevity is a testimony to their ingenuity and transformative spirit that Cox & Kings remains a world leader in the travel, education and hotel space. ‘’
With a legacy that dates back to 1758, when Cox & Kings was appointed as general agents to the regiment of Foot Guard in India, the company has established itself as a premium brand in all travel-related services globally and has been at the forefront of thought leadership and innovation within the industry. In these two-and-a-half centuries since inception, the company has not only introduced up some of the most exciting destinations and products to customers but has also seen the world evolve from languorous days of sea voyages to the era of jet planes and space travel.
