GMJ Thampy, CMD of USD 2 Billion worth Riya Group, a 40-year old travel company has been awarded the prestigious Golden Visa from the UAE Government.
One of the highest authorities in the UAE government, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has personally presented Thampy, the prestigious UAE Golden Visa for 10 years.
The Golden Visa is an honour as it is exclusively only presented to eminent entrepreneurs and personalities.
UAE offers a single entry visa for limited days – 30 and 90 days, but with the Golden Visa, the esteemed individual is allowed multiple entries for 10 years. However, the biggest distinction is the credit for Thampy’s four decades of excellent and value-added services offered to all types of travellers between India and UAE.
Thampy expressed, ‘It is an absolute honour to be acknowledged and appreciated by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, UAE. We have worked closely with Emirates Airlines for years and are delighted that they recommended me for the Golden Visa.”
“I was completely overwhelmed on receiving the Golden Visa without any application. The visa is offered only to high-profile individuals such as investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, medical specialists, and stalwarts in their industry. I am extremely honoured for being able to establish a trustworthy footprint in the travel space in the UAE market and offer extraordinary services to its nationals and travellers,” he added.
Thampy is an established name in the UAE travel circuit. He was instrumental in ensuring that the Riya Group proudly received the UAE visa quota. The coveted visa adds to his accolades and now allows 100% ownership of the business in the UAE.
Riya Group is a renowned travel company and India’s largest airline consolidator that has captured 20% of the airline market in India.
With a motive to build a strong relationship with suppliers and vendors across the travel and tourism industry, Thampy has sustainably scaled his enterprise to a leading conglomerate with an annual turnover of 15,000 crores.
Thampy has set up eight verticals under the Riya Group: Riya Travel & Tours, Riya Holidays, Riya Business Travel, Riya Marine Travel, Riya Migration Consultants, Riya Institute, Riya Travels, and Riya Study Abroad. The brand has a strong presence in India, UAE, USA and Canada.