[5] Thomas Cook had many ventures including the invention of the world's package tour in 1841, the first pre-paid hotel coupon in 1868, creation of the first holiday brochure in 1858, and conceptualization of the first Travellers Cheques in 1874.

In the same year, they acquired the Sri Lanka business from Thomas Cook Overseas Ltd, UK.

In May 2012, Fairbridge Capital (Mauritius) Limited acquired Thomas Cook India, and became a part of Fairfax Group, Canada.

Ltd. (a subsidiary of Thomas Cook India Limited) acquired Luxe Asia Pvt.

[12] In September 2017, Thomas Cook acquired Tata Capital's forex and travel business.