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Korea Tourism showcases leisure & MICE potential in India through two-city roadshow

​​These events brought together a prestigious delegation comprising the Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) and 10 esteemed Korean Destination Management Companies (DMCs). The evenings were enriched with a unique cultural flair, featuring the dynamic culinary performance team, CHEF, flown in from Korea, who mesmeriaed audiences with a blend of beatboxing, B-boying, and live cooking battles. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/36tOWU5 via IFTTT

Vizag international cruise terminal welcomes maiden voyage of luxury cruise ship The World

VICT is a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate some of The World’s most prestigious cruise ships built with an investment of Rs 96 Crore. The terminal is committed to providing first-rate services and amenities, enhancing the passenger experience, and contributing to the growth of tourism in the region. The World, renowned for its unparalleled luxury and exquisite service is docked at Visakhapatnam on Sunday (April 28). The ship brings with it an exciting influx of global tourists, eager to explore the rich cultural heritage and breath taking natural beauty of Visakhapatnam and its surrounding areas. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/d4iftNI via IFTTT

Madhya Pradesh gets two floating jetties in a bid to promote cruise tourism

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has signed an agreement with the Inland Waterways Authority of India and the Government of Gujarat. ​​ This will be used as a terminal for a pontoon cruise. MP Cruise tourism initiative is being taken by the Tourism Board with the aim of promoting tourism in the state. The cruise on the Narmada River will cover a journey of 120 km. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/6S1vw5k via IFTTT

Royal Caribbean lifts profit view again on cruise boom, higher prices

Soaring demand for vacations at sea has given cruise operators ample room to raise ticket prices as the industry looks to close the pricing gap between more expensive land-based holidays and give their profits a lift. Royal Caribbean also beat expectations for quarterly profit and revenue, with half of its yield growth coming from higher ticket pricing. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/M0jKb8D via IFTTT

Cruise tourism footfall at highest-ever 4.7 lakh in 2023-24

As per govt data, the share of domestic and international cruise tourists was almost 50-50 in 2019-20 when the total footfall was a little over 4.2 lakh. During the pandemic year, there was no footfall as services stopped. In 2021-22, domestic cruise footfall revived, but there were no international tourists. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/MaFAc0t via IFTTT

Blending coffee and adventure: How Royal Enfield & Blue Tokai are cultivating experiential tourism?

This partnership with Blue Tokai aligns seamlessly with Royal Enfield's overarching vision and unwavering commitment to fostering exploration, and authentic motorcycling experiences. “Self-expression is a key pillar of Royal Enfield's philosophy, and this collaboration serves as a canvas for riders to express their individuality.” The amalgamation of motorcycling thrills and the delight of a carefully curated coffee blend creates a unique and personalised experience for each rider. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/yeVfIqi via IFTTT

Thailand Tourism hosts over 8,000 incentive visitors from India in single event

According to Kiatphaibool, the Governor of TAT, Indian incentive tourists are a crucial target group that TAT actively supports and promotes to achieve the 2 million tourist target by 2024. Brilvoice, a prominent Indian travel management business, organised an incentivised training program in Bangkok from April 18-23, 2024, aiming to attract a substantial number of Indian visitors. The event brought together over 8,000 Indian tourists, with some participants planning to explore popular Thai tourist destinations. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/1isEe9D via IFTTT

Royal Enfield introduces global rentals & tours

Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours is available across 60+ destinations, spanning in more than 25 countries like India, France, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Nepal, Bhutan and more. Royal Enfield Rentals and Tours, the quickest and easiest way to experience the world on a motorcycle for anyone looking to set out on an adventure. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/sC65LOg via IFTTT

Celestyal Cruises appoints STIC Travel Group as GSA in India

The alliance aims to accelerate Celestyal's growth in the region while introducing new touring products to a broader audience, leveraging STIC Travel Group's robust distribution channels and technological platforms. STIC Travel Group brings substantial expertise in combining cruise and tour offerings, providing comprehensive services like sales and marketing activities, local language service centers, and more. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/smNDxLq via IFTTT

RCI launches Cruise Exchange program in India

RCI's 50th anniversary introduces Cruise Exchange in India, offering members discounted global cruises with exclusive cabin options. The program simplifies vacation planning, catering to modern travellers' evolving preferences. By broadening its spectrum to include cruises, RCI simplifies the vacation planning process for its members offering a one-stop destination for realizing their dream getaways. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/fyTmClU via IFTTT

Cricket tourism and hospitality takes off in the US

Cricketbuster, led by Vinny and Rashmi Kumar, secures ICC approval as the official OTA for cricket events. They offer all-inclusive travel packages, including match tickets and intercity transfers, ensuring a seamless cricket-watching experience for fans from various countries. Beginning with the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India last year, Cricketbuster is the official OTA (online travel agency) for the ICC. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/dV3aOfn via IFTTT

Global Ports to take over services at Liverpool Cruise Port

Liverpool is a major cruise destination for both American and European travellers, acting as a gateway to the Northern European and Round Britain cruise markets, Global Ports said. There has been a boom in cruise travel over the past year, with travel agents and U.S. cruise operators expecting 2024 travel volumes to be higher than pre-pandemic levels as they are still cheaper than land-based alternatives for travellers across income and budget levels. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/pIu4z3P via IFTTT

Heavens Portfolio Group opens its first office outside of Asia, acquires The Travel Collection

In its bid to enter the Middle Eastern market seamlessly, Heavens Portfolio has acquired The Travel Collection (TTC), an established representation agency in Dubai founded by Jacqueline Campbell. Following the acquisition, the merged entity will be rebranded as The Travel Portfolio, continuing its mission to represent top global luxury travel partners in the GCC region. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/gPJLmDn via IFTTT

Online business travel platform Tumodo launches operations in India

India is witnessing a surge in bleisure travel post-pandemic, with up to 70 per cent of business travellers extending their trips for leisure. With India ranking as the 9th largest global market for business travel spending, expected to reach USD 38.2 billion by 2024 and USD 49.5 billion by 2027, Tumodo's strategic entry in India promises to capture a substantial share of this expanding market. from Travel News | Latest Travel Sector Updates: ET TravelWorld : ETTravelWorld.com https://ift.tt/1Bz8CP9 via IFTTT