[ad_1] Antara Cruise Ganga Vilas MV Ganga Vilas, the world’s longest cruise, launched in January 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has already achieved full booking for the next two years. The cruise has garnered immense popularity, particularly among foreign tourists, who make up 70 per cent of the registered …
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Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors, reduce mass tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Amsterdam bans cruise ships to limit visitors Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line with other high-profile …
Read More »Cruise industry to reach 40 mn passengers annually by 2028: CLIA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Joel Katz_CLIA Despite the pandemic-induced slowdown, the cruise activity is rebounding impressively, confirmed Joel Katz, the Managing Director of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) for Australasia & Asia. He said that the global cruise capacity is forecast to grow 19 per cent in the coming years, with about …
Read More »Artists Launch Campaign To Save Heritage Buildings, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Artists, through Bhaasa Gallery and Studio, in collaboration with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)-Udupi subchapter, have launched a campaign to save the heritage structures of Udupi. Artists organised a sketching and documenting event at the Udupi old taluk office and old jail …
Read More »Zostel unveils Meghalaya’s first backpacker’s hostel in Shillong, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Northeastern region of India, with its awe-inspiring natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, has become a magnet for intrepid souls searching for extraordinary experiences. A report by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, suggests that in 2022 alone, the region hosted over 118 lakh domestic and 1.04 …
Read More »Booking platforms prepare to deal with cricket travel rush as demand during World Cup spikes, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Marquee sports events, including global sporting tournaments, contribute significantly to India’s hotel and accommodation business. The symbolic relationship between sports and hospitality is reshaping India’s tourism landscape. With cricket being an immensely popular sport in India with the rising popularity of IPL and the country also playing hosts to …
Read More »Antara Cruises to offer specially crafted short-segment cruising itineraries, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After its successful debut with the world’s longest cruise journey that sailed through 25 river systems, five states and two countries, Antara Ganga Vilas now announces short 3–4-day cruises for the upcoming September 2023 season. The shorter departures are for travellers who want fulfilling, immersive experiences without an extended …
Read More »More travellers get cozy with glamping, even amid high costs, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Camping can be one of the cheapest ways to travel. Yet a relatively new style of camping is proliferating – by some metrics – and it’s glamping. U.S. national park visitors in 2021 spent, on average, USD 351 daily per group on traditional lodging outside the parks, such as …
Read More »What do travel services mean to corporate management?, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] During a panel discussion on building a strong case for services for corporate travel management at the first ET MICE & Wedding Tourism Summit & Awards, industry experts deliberated on the relationship shared by travel service providers and corporate travel managers and how they take forward the business conversations …
Read More »India’s flourishing Convention industry seeks infra push, govt support to bring intl conferences home, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Panel discussion at ET MICE & Wedding Tourism Summit & Awards In a panel discussion “Conventions getting more focussed and sectoral” at the maiden edition of ET MICE & Wedding Tourism Summit & Awards on the evolving landscape of conventions in India, the industry experts including the hoteliers highlighted …
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