Cruising has become an increasingly popular vacation choice, shifting from a luxury experience to a mainstream travel option. Dev Karvat, Founder and CEO, Asego, shares insights into the need for tailored travel protection, and how agents can ensure that their clients have a smooth experience every time they embark on …
Read More »River cruising next big thing for Indians
As Indian travellers seek unique experiences, VIVA Cruises, in partnership with Global India Reps, sees an untapped opportunity in river cruising. With tailored itineraries, strategic tie-ups, and a focus on agent education, they promise to open new horizons in cruise tourism while catering to India’s growing outbound market. Surbhi Sharma …
Read More »Cunard adapts to Indian taste
Cunard Line, known for its British heritage and transatlantic cruises, is loved by Indian cruisers, says Vivek Jain, MD, Griffon Cruises, which promotes the cruise line in India. Jain highlights some of the popular sailings in India market. Hazel Jain Griffon Cruises is currently focusing on promoting Cunard Line, a …
Read More »Saying ‘I do’ on cruise, now in vogue
The lavish and unforgettable pre-wedding bash of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant aboard a cruise ship has given the term ‘destination wedding’ a new and exciting spin. Here are four reasons why a cruise ship offers the perfect setting for the bride and groom to get hitched and enjoy their …
Read More »‘Indians love 2-3-night itineraries’
Michael Goh, President & Head of International Sales, Resorts World Cruises, outlines key trends that describe the burgeoning Indian market, ahead of the new Arabian Gulf sailings from the cruise liner. In this exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Goh reveals how they took into consideration the Indian passenger while designing the …
Read More »Princess’ wedding cruise in Dec
Princess Cruises will organise a dedicated bridal fashion cruise in December 2023, under which signature wedding packages will be developed to attract the wedding clients. TT Bureau Princess Cruises recently unveiled an exciting new line-up of wedding packages, 25 years after hosting the first modern wedding at sea. The company …
Read More »Mumbai Port eyes 1mn pax in 2023-24
With the upgradation of Mumbai port passenger terminal, the international cruise traffic will increase this year to more than one million passengers per annum, says Rajiv Jalota, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust, adding that India has one of the lowest cruise tariffs in the world and is the only country that …
Read More »Cordelia revolutionises cruising in India & beyond
Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO of Waterways Leisure and Cordelia Cruises, reveals how they are giving a taste of cruising to Indians in the country and how cruising across India’s coast, as well as to the neighbouring countries can be one of the best experiences. How has the cruise industry …
Read More »2023: Tread with cautious optimism
With the tourism business witnessing green shoots of revival, the industry stakeholders look at the New Year with hope and a whole lot of caution. It is not yet time to relax but ensure this boom sustains amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases. TRAVTALK finds out what the decision-makers have …
Read More »Cruise comes to Holiday Moods
Holiday Moods Adventures, a 25-year-old experiential and adventure tour operating company located in New Delhi, has been appointed distributor for Havila Cruise in India by Havila Kystruten Operations AS (Norway). Janice Alyosius Havila is a family-owned Norwegian shipping company that has started sailing the classic coastal voyage between Bergen and …
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