Travels & Rentals Limited was originally incorporated as a Private Limited Company in the name of ‘Travels & Rentals Private Limited’ on September 23, 1996 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 issued by the Registrar of Companies - Kolkata. Subsequently, the company was converted into Public Limited Company under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the name of the company was changed to ‘Travels & Rentals Limited’ vide a fresh Certificate of Incorporation consequent upon conversion from Private Company to Public Company dated April 05, 2024 issued by the Registrar of Companies - Central Processing Centre.
The company offers a comprehensive range of travel-related products and services for end-to-end travel solutions, including airline tickets, hotels and tour packages, rail tickets as well as ancillary value-added services such as travel insurance, passport & visa processing and tickets for activities and attractions. The company is accredited by IATA (International Air Transport Association, Geneva, Switzerland), recognized by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, member of TAAI (Travel Agent Association of India) and member of IATO (Indian Association of Tour Operators).
The company’s business is completely dependent on the geographical changes. The current environmental conditions going on in the destination is very important for a customer. Customers choose a destination depending upon the month of travel, as not all destinations are travelable in all seasons of the year. The company offers best services to all its customers by understanding its client’s needs and strive to deliver beyond their expectations. It is always committed to fulfil the requirements of its clientele according to their needs. In order to meet these requirements, it has adapted to best measures in the industry. A professional approach and constant interaction ensure client requirement is met with high standard within the agreed guidelines of time and cost.
Business area of the company
Travels & Rentals is engaged in the business of Travel Agency with a focus on Air, Hotel, Car and other related services.
Products and services of the company
- Airline tickets
- Tour packages
- Hotel booking
- Passport, visa assistance & travel insurance
Awards and accreditations
- Award for excellent performance during the year 1996, 2000, 2001 by AMADEUS INDIA.
- Appreciation for valuable contribution and support in excellent passenger sales in 1994-95, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04 by KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES.
- Certificate of Membership as Active Member of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) during 2001-02, 2008-09.
- Certificate of Accreditation by International Air Transport Association (IATA) to promote and sell international air passenger transportation in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008.
- Certificate of excellence by TAJ for outstanding contribution to Taj Holidays during 2007-08.
- Outstanding Performance Award by JET AIRWAYS in recognition of outstanding contribution during 1998-99, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04.
- Award for Outstanding Contribution in Passenger Sales in 2001-02 and Award in recognition for continued support and great partnership for the year 2019 and Silver Award in recognition of support for the year 2016 and Appreciation for recognition of support for the year 2017, 2018 by THAI AIRWAYS.
- Award for Excellence for outstanding performance in the year 2007, 2008 and Green Award 2014 for outstanding Green activities and initiatives in 2014 and Top Perfomer in 2018 for achieving the highest level of quality commitment within the Global Network by LUFTHANSA.
- Bronze Agents Awards by GULF AIR in recognition of continued support and sales achievement in 2004, 2005.
- Appreciation for support by Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) to commemorate the 25th Anniversary (1982-2007).
- Membership Certificate as an Allied Member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) upto March 2009, upto March 2020.
- Award for Outstanding Performance in Passenger Sales in 2000-01 and Award for 3rd in Passenger Sales (International) during 2016-17 by AIR INDIA.
- Certificate of Outstanding Performance in recognition of support by CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS for the year 2002.
- Certificate of Membership by Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) upto 2002.
- Certificate of Appreciation by GLOBUS for outstanding support and contribution to the Globus Family of Brands Vacations in 2011.
- Certificate of Achievement by JAPAN AIRLINES in recognition of outstanding revenue contribution for 1998-99.
- Certificate for outstanding performance by BRITISH AIRWAYS as a key player in the British Airways South Asia Preferred Partner Programme 2003-04, 2004-05.
- Golden Certificate Award by ROYAL JORDANIAN for recognition and appreciation for support in passenger sales during 2002.
- Appreciation by SWISS AIR for support in the year 2000.
- Certificate by KENYA AIRWAYS for Top Revenue Performer during 2007-08.
- Top Passenger Agent Award for 2000-01, 2013-14, 2014-15 and Award for Continuous Support during 2015-16 by SINGAPORE AIRLINES.
- Top Contributor during 2018-19 and Appreciation for valuable support throughout 2021-22 by INDIGO AIRLINES.
- Pledge for Commitment towards Safe and Honourable Tourism and Sustainable Tourism by INCREDIBLE INDIA.
- Certificate of Appreciation by AIR MAURITIUS for contribution made during 2014 towards strengthening of Air Mauritius, India.
- Mr. Devendra Parekh was Awarded as the ‘Most Influential Person’ in the Travel Industry by TRAVELS NEWS DIGEST in the year 2014.
- Appreciation for outstanding contribution and support for the year 2022 by TBO.COM.
- Certificate of Appreciation by DRAGON AIR in recognition of Partnership and Support for the year 2013, 2014.
- Certificate for consistently being high flying partner during 2019-2020, 2021-22 and Certificate of Recognition for continued support for the year 2018-19 by AIR ASIA
- Appreciation by VISTARA for invaluable contribution towards the growth of passenger revenue at Vistara.
- Certificate of Recognition for outstanding performance and continued support during 2016-17 by SPICEJET AIRLINES.
History and milestones
- 1990: Incorporated Partnership Firm in the name of M/s. Travels & Rentals
- 1996: Incorporation of Private Limited Company in the name of M/s. Travels & Rentals Private Limited.
- 2010: Entered into ‘Franchisee Umbrella Agreement’ with Lufthansa City Centre International GmbH.
- 2013: Entered into ‘License Agreement - Business Plus - International’ with Lufthansa City Centre International GmbH.
- 2018: Joined ‘Affiliate and Travel Consultant Programme’ with Lufthansa City Centre International GmbH.
- 2024: Converted to Public Limited Company and the name of the company changed to ‘Travels & Rentals Limited’.