Sterling Holiday Resorts Plans Expansion Amid Shift from Membership Model
Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd, part of Thomas Cook India, is shifting focus from its traditional vacation membership model to expanding its hotel operations. The company stopped selling new memberships over two years ago and now plans to grow its portfolio from 78 to 95 resorts with 4,500 rooms by 2027. This expansion includes 20 new resorts in the next 12-18 months, aiming to capitalize on experiential travel despite industry challenges. The demerger from Thomas Cook India and a separate listing are underway, with existing members providing occupancy support during this transition.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (57–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 20 Jul, 07:22 am. Other outlets followed.