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Govt sets up committee to create enabling eco-system to boost cruise tourism

By TBM Staff - Delhi Monday, 16 May 2022, 9:30 AM 1169

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said the government has set up a high-level committee to create an enabling eco-system for the development of cruise tourism in the country. The committee comprises government officials and cruise industry players. The minister said the government aims to make India the most attractive Continue Reading

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‘STB is ready to support agents with the Cruise Development Fund scheme for marketing’

By Disha Ghosh Saturday, 30 April 2022, 12:00 PM 2155

Singapore Tourism Board is gearing up to welcome tourists from India with renewed vigour after a lull of two years. GB Srithar, Regional Director – India, Middle East & South Asia, Singapore Tourism Board, talks to Disha Shah Ghosh about revising cruise tourism strategy, and the change in opening of new resorts currently under development […]Continue Reading

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Mumbai-Goa cruise ship sent back with all passengers, including Covid infected

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 4 January 2022, 11:52 AM 1408

According to a Mint report, in the wake of 66 of the over 2,000 people on board the Cordelia cruise ship tested positive for Covid-19 infection, an official from a shipping agency said that the cruise ship has been sent back to Mumbai from Goa with all the passengers after some of the infected persons […]Continue Reading

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IRCTC launches cruise booking service from Mumbai; signs an agreement with Cordelia Cruises

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Saturday, 4 September 2021, 12:00 PM 1778

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is venturing into the international and domestic cruise business for the first time targeting the domestic market including potential outbound guests. IRCTC has signed an agreement with Cordelia Cruises for the same. Starting from September, the cruise service will remain available to tourists who want to Continue Reading

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US CDC asks travellers at high risk of severe Covid-19 to avoid cruises

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Saturday, 21 August 2021, 10:23 AM 1893

US CDC asks travellers at high risk of severe Covid-19 to avoid cruises The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on August 20 that people at an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 should avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, irrespective of their vaccination status. Older adults and […]Continue Reading