Our Story
26 years of converting your travel dreams into reality!
Starting in 1996 as a small ticketing agency with a team of three to being one of the most trusted brands in the tourism industry, this journey of the last 26 years has been full of ups and downs and tremendous hard work by our team. This transformation would not have been possible without the relentless trust and consistent support of our customers.
The company was founded by our founder promoter, Ms. Meeta Shah, and in all these years we have become a preferred workplace for women chasing their aspirations. As a result, Ms. Meeta Shah has been awarded “Best Female Entrepreneur of Gujarat” at the Tourism Awards Gujarat. In addition to this we have been consistently recognized by many of our industry partners like Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, OTM, Hong Kong Tourism Board for work. The year 2019 was a landmark year when for 3 years in a row, we were recognized by Gujarat Tourism as the “Best Outbound Tour Operator of Gujarat”.
Initially, we were operated as a ticketing agency and slowing moved into curating group as well as individual holidays to South East Asia. A major milestone was achieved in 2009 when we launched our first group tour to America and Europe after which there has been no looking back.
Under the guidance of our Managing Director Mr. Sanjay Shah’s vision, we have become the pioneers of the Tourism Industry in India and are committed to the goal of becoming “The Largest Tour Operator in the World”.
Timeline
1996
Inaugurated our first office at Shivalik Building,Ahmedabad.
1998
Got IATA certified & expanded business in student ticketing and VISA services.
2000
Participated in TTF stall in collaboration with Malaysian Tourism.
2004
Expanded our group tours to Singapore and Malaysia. Being our Managing Director Sanjay Shah, himself took passengers on tour.
2005
Launched our Website and Dubai Group tour.
2006
Shifted to a New & Bigger office at Gala Business Centre.
2007
Launched our Customer Relationship Management Program.Launched all other countries along with Hongkong, Shenzhen & Macao.
2008
Expanded our network outside of Ahmedabad by opening our office in Baroda.
2009
Expanded our Head Office to 2nd floor and launched China departures.
2010
Started our office in Chandkheda, Ahmedabad. Launched USA and Europe tour with a closed group of 150 passengers. Launched Group tours of South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. Introduced MARCOPOLO to all the Tourism Boards which showcases presentations of different countries with some interesting travel experiences.
2011
Started our office in Gandhidham.
2012
Started our office in Udaipur. Conducted Marcopolo International Film Festival, where we premiered Tourism based movies for our clients.
2013
Started our new office in Prahaladnagar, Ahmedabad. Organised MARCOPOLO event for Exotic Destination Presentation.
2014
Started our new office in Mumbai.
2015
Started our 4th new office in Bodakdev, Ahmedabad & expanded VISA office as a separate one. Organised MARCOPOLO Food festival featuring international cuisines. Celebrated 20 year anniversary by going on a 1 day trip with 500 old age home people.
2016
Started our new office in Gandhinagar. Won 8 different Awards by Tourism Awards- Gujarat.
2017
Started our new office in Nikol, Ahmedabad. Organised MARCOPOLO theme based Carnival with more than 1000 families as attendees.
2018
Won Awards for Best Female Entrepreneur of Gujarat, Best Tourism Entrepreneur in Gujarat & Best Luxury Premium Outbound Tour Operator from Tourism Awards – Gujarat.
