Thomas Cook (India), an integrated travel and travel-related financial services company, has launched its second outlet in Surat. “This expansion augments Thomas Cook India’s distribution and reach in Gujarat to 11 consumer access centres: five owned branches and six Gold Circle Partner (franchise) outlets,” it said in a statement to the exchanges. Thomas Cook India’s internal data had highlighted Surat as a high potential source market for its holiday business. Hence, in an initiative to harness this opportunity, the company has identified Vesu, Surat, to set up its new Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet, the statement further added. The stock fell 0.28 per cent at ₹217.35 on the BSE.