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Germany-based CruiseHost Solutions that provides cruise distribution technology, has announced two new features on CruiSEA. While Offer360 expands the creation of offers, Customer360 introduces initial CRM functions for managing and viewing customer- and booking-related data. Both features can be purchased independently in the CruiseHost Shop.
The executive committee of the Varanasi Nagar Nigam has granted in-principle and conditional consent to allocate two acres of land at Samne Ghat to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), for constructing a cruise terminal, said Varanasi Nagar Nigam public relations officer Sandeep Srivastava.
As in April and May, SWISS is continuing to increase its flight offering between Switzerland and India in June and until and including 11 July 2026. In addition to its daily service from Zurich to Delhi, SWISS is operating a second connection using an Airbus A330.
ITA Airways has announced the signing of a new long-term agreement with Travelport to enable distribution of NDC content. ITA Airways has embarked on the path of NDC technology to offer increasingly advanced customer experience and to more comprehensively control its retailing.
Lakshadweep administration has simplified tourist permit process by removing key documentation requirements while retaining security checks. In a major move to boost tourism, the Union Territory administration has relaxed several long-standing entry permit rules for domestic travellers, simplifying a process many tourists previously found cumbersome.
Sunil Kumar, National President, TAAI, says, “More often than not, our industry finds itself on the receiving end of circumstances that are entirely beyond its control.
Ahead of Bollywood’s blockbuster-stacked summer, Madame Tussauds London is turning up the heat with Icons of India. This limited-time wax figure experience welcomes 13 figures of leading Bollywood actors and Indian cricket stars to the world-famous attraction.
Airline representation in India continues to evolve as carriers look to strengthen distribution through established trade partners.
Uber expands its global travel services with the launch of hotel bookings through a partnership with Expedia Group.
With the launch of Mozambique’s digital E-visa access for 183 countries, the destination is gearing up to cater to modern travel sensibilities by showcasing authenticity, exclusivity, and sustainability.
As geopolitical developments once again test the resilience of global travel, the latest TRAVTALK ThinkTank convened senior industry leaders from…
IHCL has announced the opening of Ginger Kota, marking the brand’s entry into one of Rajasthan’s prominent commercial centres. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President – New Businesses and Hotel Openings, IHCL, said, “Kota is seeing increasing demand across business and institutional travel. The opening of Ginger Kota aligns with our strategy to strengthen Ginger’s presence in such growing markets.”
