Travel Trade Journal - September 2023

In this issue

September ushers in the spirit of festivity in India. The world of tourism is all set to be abuzz with activity and reach its peak this festive season as travellers await eagerly to throng new destinations. Higher flight prices and an increase in travel budgets are no deterrents for Indian travellers from deciding on that holiday.

Speaking of holidays, it is an interesting time for cruising in India, as with growing interest in new travel experiences, cruise vacations have surfaced as a viable and new choice for Indian travellers. Along with other interesting features in our TTJ September 2023 issue, we have extensive pages dedicated to the latest cruise trends and offerings.

At TTJ, we look forward to two events this September. We are debuting our very own East India TRAVMART (EITM) on September 15 - 17, 2023, in Kolkata. The other is the 38th IATO Annual Convention in Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), which starts on September 29. We hope to catch up with you at both of these events.

Happy Reading!

Connecting Continents EgyptAir launches Cairo-Delhi route

In an exclusive interview with TTJ, Amr Ali, Country ManagerNorth and Eastern India, EgyptAir, highlights the airline’s ambitious upcoming expansion and bringing its global connectivity to India.

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Belavia expands its horizons with MIN flights to India

Embark on a journey with Belavia, the Belarusian Airline, exploring its growth trajectory, resilience, and significant strides toward India.

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A HALF CENTURY OF NAVIGATING DREAMS

STIC Travel emerges as one of the rare names that summon a feeling of enduring transformation and unyielding resilience. With its 50\" year on the horizon, this significant milestone stands as an irrefutable proof of the supremacy of adaptability, innovation, and an unwavering pursuit of progress.

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The Growing Appetite FOR CRUISING

Cruising has voyaged from being just a mode of sea passage or an exclusive domain of the rich and famous with their caviar dreams and champagne wishes to a thriving industry today. Indian trained professionals were introduced to the concept of cruise vacations and its potential to bloom as a standalone vertical in the gamut of travel products almost three decades ago. The cruise footprint has been growing ever since.

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NCL investing to help travel partners maximise their selling potential

Through the years, Norwegian Cruise Line NCL) has pioneered several offerings that have transformed cruising today. Manoj Singh, Country Head India, Norwegian Cruise Line, speaks of their innovative approach in global cruise travel for over five decades, how they remained poised ahead in the race, and the current Indian market, which holds boundless potential for growth.

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Resorts World Cruises observes steady rebound for the fly-cruise market from India

Resorts World Cruises observes, with soaring optimism, the ongoing strong and positive development of the cruise tourism industry in India, especially in the Fly-Cruise sector. Market penetration in India is still minimal, with much room to grow as there remains enormous potential, says Naresh Rawal, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Resorts World Cruises India).

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India presents boundless choice for the wave of growing cruising segment

In an exclusive interaction with TTJ, Nishith Saxena, Founder and Director, Cruise Professionals, navigates the evolvement of cruise tourism in India and elaborates on the new offerings onboard their cruises.

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MSC Cruises to focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible cruising

With 22 ships in their fleet, sailing across 40-plus countries, and more than 140 embarkation and disembarkation ports, MSC Cruises offers a unique way to explore the world. Rashmi Ahuja, Divisional Manager, India, MSC Cruises, delves into cruising options with MSC Cruises.

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THE SWEET SPOT IN RIVER CRUISING CLEARLY POINTING TOWARDS AVALON WATERWAYS®

Avalon Waterways® weaves resplendent dreams for the unsatiated minds seeking wanderlust with its giant story of achievement, powered by the success of its fleet of small cruise ships.

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Carnival Cruises Line popularising cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option

Discover the World India represents Carnival Cruise Line in India. Dipti Adhia, Director, Discover the World India, bestows profound confidence on Indian travellers acknowledging cruising to transform into a coveted vacation choice globally.

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Havila Cruises weaves enchantment in the land of Santa Claus

Holiday Moods Adventures, the distributor in India of Havila Kystruten Operations AS Norway) for its Havila Cruise bookings, has launched its Northern Lights Cruise Fixed Departure packages for 2023-24 for the Indian travel trade.

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Cordelia Cruises offers captivating experience of cruising the Indian way

Cordelia Cruises is committed to playing a pivotal role in whittling India’s dominant presence on the stage of global tourism. Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO, Waterways Leisure, Cordelia Cruises, expresses fervour about copious possibilities in the journey ahead for Indian cruise tourism.

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Ark Travel Group- Pioneers in the art of selling cruises

Kishan Biyani, Managing Director, ARK Travel Group (ATG), has been instrumental in ATG attaining the pinnacle of glory and achieving the position of the largest cruise distributor in the country today.

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'Expedition cruising is gaining traction among young Indian travellers'

For more than two decades, Guideline Travels has been turning tour and cruise vacations into truly enchanting experiences that offer lifetime memories for their guests. As an innovator in tour concepts, Pradeep Saboo, Director, Guideline Travels Holidays India, is dedicated to handcrafting new experiences, giving their clients more to look forward to!

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TBO.com targeting a four-fold increase in its cruise business

TBO sails the high seas of partnership in the cruise industry with leading cruise brands anchoring the success firmly – TTJ’s exclusive conversation with Aarish Khan, Chief Commercial Officer, India Business, TBO.com.

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Trip Jack addresses need to educate domestic travellers to enhance cruise business

As a leading B2B travel platform, TripJack has a strong presence across India and offers unique travel experiences, including cruises. Abdul Thingna, Vice President, Hotels, TripJack, elaborates on the company’s achievements in the cruise business and the current cruise products on offer.

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India's cruise market all set for double-digit growth

CruiseBay came to be launched at a period when awareness about cruising was minimal, and they offered travellers a marketplace of 1,500 plus cruises from 35 cruise lines to choose from on their website. With TTJ, Nikhil Thakurdas, Director, CruiseBay, shares some interesting aspects about India’s cruise growth and sentiments.

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Germany's Strides in Tourism A Path of Growth and Sustainability

In a recent media discussion, Romit Theophilus, Director, GNTO India), and Georg Enzweiler, Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy, signal tourism rebound. Trends show growth in balanced business-leisure trips, online bookings, and diverse trip types. Efforts address visa issues. Strong post-pandemic reputation, affordability, and sustainable initiatives noted.

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India emerges as Finland's fastest-recovering Asian post-pandemic travel market

Visit Finland successfully hosted its annual workshop across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi, aimed at promoting outbound Finnish tourism from India to Finland. This year’s event showcased a remarkable delegation of 17 Finnish tourism partners, fostering bilateral collaborations.

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Thailand expects 1.6 million Indian visitors in 2023, sets eyes on two million for 2024

During the recent Amazing Thailand Luxury Roadshow in New Delhi, TTJ interacted with Sirigesa-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand TAT) New Delhi, to know how the destination has fared so far in 2023, initiatives, and future projections and developments.

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Sampan Media's monthly publication 'Travel Trade Journal ' is devoted to strategic and policy issues in the travel and tourism sector covering all news and views related to agents, national & international tourism boards, hotel industry, transportation, government policies and civil aviation sector in the country.