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Thomas Cook India honoured with “India Travel Partner of the Year 2018” Award by SAP Concur for its digital-led achievements in the Business Travel sector
MUMBAI: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel and related financial services company, was honoured with the “India Travel Partner of the Year 2018” Award by SAP Concur at the recently concluded India Partner Ascend, 2019. The award, presented by Ms. Mankiran Chowhan, Managing Director, SAP Concur, recognised the exemplary achievements of Thomas Cook India in pushing the boundaries of business travel, expense, and invoice solutions, to make a meaningful impact on employees and their businesses – locally and globally.
For today’s always on-the-go business traveller, automated solutions are a critical need. Thomas Cook India has, hence, stepped in by playing a vital role as a dynamic change agent to successfully transform business travel – optimising costs and implementing technology enhancements which deliver superior customer experiences.
The company’s technology-driven culture has seen the delivery of two vibrant innovations that work seamlessly across digital devices, to empower business travellers:
· Click2Book: A direct customer self-booking platform that provides a comprehensive suite of products across flights, hotels, forex, and travel insurance, incorporating real-time availability and rates, along with corporate policies
· iBook: A unique custom-built business travel management tool to enhance the experience of a corporate traveller – where multiple client profiles, invoicing, and credit limits, can be managed seamlessly. The App is built to cater to the specific reporting needs of corporate clients.
Thomas Cook India’s partnership with SAP Concur is, hence, a strong reiteration of the company’s focus on leveraging the power of technology to create a more seamless and integrated solution for business customers.
Mr. Mahesh Iyer, Executive Director and CEO, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “It is truly an honour to accept the award of India Travel Partner of the Year 2018 from SAP Concur. At Thomas Cook India, we’ve been sustained in strategic ideation that brings value to multinationals, Indian corporates, and SMEs. Our delivery of employee experiences help eliminate tedious tasks, and hence, enable them to work smarter. Concur helps us deliver cutting-edge solutions by driving automation and integration – equipping our corporates and SME travellers to better manage their travel expenses and invoice processes.”
Speaking on the partnership with Thomas Cook India, Ms. Mankiran Chowhan, Managing Director, SAP Concur, said, “We are delighted to present this award to our TMC partner Thomas Cook India. SAP Concur’s value proposition is simplicity, integrated travel, and expense management, and we look at partnerships that help translate these into customer experiences. The award recognises Thomas Cook India’s commitment to partnering with us towards a completely automated organisation when it comes to managing travel for our key customers, thereby freeing employees and resources to focus on more strategic tasks to improve overall productivity.”'
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OPPO India rolls out Zindagi Ka Frame Wide Karo ahead of F33 launch
KL Rahul-led campaign spotlights real-life moments and front camera focus
NEW DELHI: OPPO India has unveiled its latest brand campaign, Zindagi Ka Frame Wide Karo, featuring KL Rahul, as it gears up for the launch of its upcoming F33 Series.
The campaign film, also starring content creator Satish Ray, captures the spirit of spontaneous moments and shared experiences, positioning the F33 as a front-camera-first device designed for real-life use. Set against a mountain trek backdrop, the narrative follows a group of friends whose getaway takes an unexpected turn when they run into Rahul, leading to a series of candid, unscripted moments.
Through humour and warmth, the film highlights how young consumers increasingly capture memories as they happen, without worrying about perfect framing or conditions. The storytelling underscores the device’s ability to handle wide-angle group selfies, durability in real-world scenarios and consistent performance across situations.
Sharing his experience, OPPO India brand ambassador KL Rahul said, “What I loved about this film is how real it feels. It’s not about posing or planning a perfect shot, these are the kind of moments we all live every day with friends.” He added that the device allows users to stay in the moment without worrying about the frame or performance.
Explaining the campaign thought, OPPO India head of communications Goldee Patnaik said the F series has built a reputation for durability and everyday reliability, and the F33 extends that strength into how users capture and share memories. He noted that selfies and group photos remain central to social interactions, making a dependable front camera a key focus.
Further elaborating on the idea, OPPO India head of digital marketing Sushant Vashistha said, “The idea behind ‘Zindagi ka frame wide karo’ is rooted in how young Indians experience life collectively, through friendships, fandom and shared moments.” He added that Rahul’s presence brings authenticity and relatability to the narrative.
The campaign will be rolled out across digital platforms, social media channels and video networks in the run-up to the F33 Series launch.
With this campaign, OPPO is leaning into a simple insight: life rarely fits neatly into a frame, and sometimes, the best moments are the ones that spill over.
