Kerala based Lotus DMC has appointed R Asien Marketing Services Germany as its representation agency in Germany and Czech market effective from July 2017. Lotus DMC, with an expertise in handling cruise tourism, is expanding its operational horizon by tapping the potential of inbound to…

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the luxury hotel brand’s service to sea. Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, The Ritz-Carlton…

Genting Dream is all set to be home ported year-round in Singapore from December 3, 2017. This 18 deck cruise can accommodate upto 3,400 guests and is specifically customised for the Asian market. India has emerged as one of the focus source market for this…

In the light of increased demand, Royal Caribbean International has announced that Mariner of the Seas will be starting her upcoming Southeast Asian season a month earlier, adding 10 roundtrip sailings from Singapore in September 2017. The cruise brand’s presence in the region will get…

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), in association with WB International Consultants, and Maharashtra Maritime Board launches first of its kind, floating hotel, ‘AB Celestial’ in Mumbai. The floating hotel was inaugurated by Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra in the presence of Jaykumar Rawal,…

Royal Caribbean International has announced the the global cruise line’s newest addition, Symphony of the Seas, the world largest cruise ship. PortMiami’s Terminal A, will herald the arrival of what will be the most astounding cruise ship in size and luxury that the world has…

Representation company Think Strawberries has entered a new business vertical as it has partnered with American Cruise Lines (ACL), as their exclusive ticket re-seller in India. This makes Think Strawberries the only company in India with rights to sell ACL tickets throughout the country. “With…

The cruise sector in Abu Dhabi is celebrating a year of achievement with record numbers of ship calls and passengers arriving in the emirate during the previous season and the successful launch of the Arabian Gulf's only dedicated cruise beach stopover. During the season, which…

Star Cruises, one of the leading cruise lines in the Asia Pacific, has announced the first-ever homeport deployment of SuperStar Virgo to Manila, providing another option for the booming Philippines outbound tourism industry. Featuring 6 Day/5 Night cruises departing from Manila, SuperStar Virgo’s itinerary is…

InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) has been appointed as the exclusive sales agency in India for luxury cruise and tour operator APT. IGAT shall be responsible for promoting and selling APT’s eligible products in the country, the development of sales channels and the marketing of APT…

Costa Cruises together with the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai, welcomed guests onboard the Costa Luminosa, for an evening of celebration of Italian hospitality and entertainment. The Costa Luminosa, which is sailing around the world in 98 days, is currently docked at the Mumbai…

A new pleasure cruise line has been launched for better connectivity between Haifa and Acre (Akko) ports. This new initiative will decrease the travel time between the two cities and will enhance tourist experiences through this beautiful water route. The sailing takes 45 minutes and…

Genting Hong Kong, one of the leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality companies, announced the official river conveyance of Genting Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises line that began recently in Papenburg, Germany. The river conveyance marks the official start of Genting Dream’s…

ARK Travels, the PSA for Star Cruises, has finalised preparations to sell Dream Cruises to Colombo and Singapore from Mumbai starting October 29, 2016. The PSA claims to be a trusted player in selling cruise in Asia-Pacific since 1997. The itineraries planned on Dream Cruises,…

Offering simplified travel bookings to travel agents all across the country, TIRUN the exclusive India representative for three brands of Royal Caribbean Cruises, has launched its Partner Search page. The newly-added Partner Search feature on TIRUN provides travel partners and agencies greater ease while searching…