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JANDEC Travel JSC, and Ambassador Cruise, Halong Bay, Vietnam, a holistic tourism service provider and cruise liner based in Vietnam, assigns AllKnown Marketers (AKM) the task of performing its trade and marketing initiatives in the Indian market. The AKM team will be responsible for endorsing these diversified products & services, hence, to encourage Indian tourists to experience Vietnam’s gastronomy and culture, nature and other outdoor adventures. Since JANDEC Travel JSC, and Ambassador Cruise, Halong Bay, Vietnam debuted in the Indian market early 2023, the business penetration will further enhance its presence through a strong partnership with sustainable efforts and consistent outreach between both parties. Jandec Travels JSC Vietnam deviates from any traditional travel companies in promoting holiday packages by catering to all age groups including individuals, families, groups, or corporate organizations. Constantly improving its holiday trails through innovation and creativity with the aim of making every holiday a unique living experience for all. Meanwhile, Ambassador Cruise is a 5-star cruise company that operates in Halong Bay. A state-of-the-art cruise company, premium options of cruise packages have been designed from overnight cruises, day cruise and dinner cruise. Every cruise offers shore excursions, on board entertainment and dining options to suit Indian travellers. Commenting on the appointment, Vu Cong Vice President said, “We are delighted to commence our journey in the Indian market with AllKnown Marketers. The travel industry has undergone a sea change in the past couple of years, however we are certain that exciting times await the entire industry to resume fully soon. The AKM team will assist us in navigating through the Indian travel trade diaspora and to comprehend the ever-evolving Indian travellers. We are looking forward to marking our …

Mauritius is known worldwide as one of the finest holiday retreats. This paradise island in the Indian Ocean is primarily perceived as a luxury and beyond-the-beach destination in India. The AKM team will deliver all trade, marketing and communication activities on behalf of the MTPA throughout the year to reaffirm this positioning by highlighting our diverse offerings, including our mosaic of cultures, traditions, religions and culinary delights. Commenting on this appointment, Arvind Bundhun, Director of the MTPA, says, “We welcome AKM on board and are confident that with the support of our local stakeholders, there is room for further achievement. Our strategy is focused on innovative trade, PR and digital campaigns which will give Indian travellers the true essence of the destination. Mauritius is a year-round destination, and we invite you to feel our island energy.” Sunil Mathapati, Country Manager, adds, “It gives us immense pride to represent the MTPA in India and work closely with the team to curate unparalleled travel experiences for the Indian market. Mauritius as a destination has bountiful offerings and hence has an immense potential to entice new-age travellers across all segments. We are working towards aligning our activities with MTPA’s strategy and charting out an extensive calendar to grow the brand’s presence in India.”

The 18th edition of Australia Marketplace India 2023 held in Bengaluru recently witnessed record participation from both Australian delegates as well as Indian buyers. It saw 86 Australian delegates meet with 94 buyers from 8 cities in India. India has been the fastest recovering market for Australia and ranks as the fourth inbound market in terms of visits, which is 375500 for year ending May 2023. The three-day event saw the highest attendance this year which reiterates the demand for Australia among the Indian travellers.

Costa Cruise and TripJack, have partnered to offer cruising experiences during season time. From November 2023 to January 2024, Costa Serena will offer a total of 23 sailings and a dual homeport of Mumbai and Cochin. It will sail to Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, the beautiful Lakshadweep islands with a 2, 3 and 5 nights itineraries. Abdul Thingna, VP, Hotels & Holidays at TripJack said, “We are excited to partner with Costa Cruise, a renowned name in the global cruise industry. This collaboration aligns with our mission of providing unique and remarkable travel experiences. The cruise dates in November and December 2023 offer an incredible opportunity for Indian travelers to experience international cruising, and we are confident that our partnership will deliver exceptional value and unforgettable memories.” “We are delighted to collaborate with Tripjack in bringing the incredible world of Costa Cruise to Indian travellers,” said Nalini Gupta of Costa Cruise. “This partnership will allow us to cater to the specific preferences of the Indian market, ensuring that our guests have an exceptional cruising experience.”

Encouraging travel agents to sell adventure tourism as well, Ajeet Bajaj, President of ATOAI, said, “Almost 80% of the market today is soft adventure travel and we want to network with travel agents and tour operators in Mumbai and other cities to discuss responsible adventure tourism, best practices as well as how to select and start working with good adventure tour operators across the country.”

The Tour Operators Association of Assam has launched a quarterly in-house newsletter titled ‘Tea Break: Sip, Savor and Soak in Assam’s Travel Delights. The newsletter was unveiled by the Secretary to the Govt of Assam, Tourism Department,  Kumar Padmapani Bora in Kolkata in the presence of Ranuj Kumar Borkotoky, Director, Tourism and Samprity Goswami, Deputy Secretary, Tourism. The newsletter will contain activities, industry news and other curated contents related to the industry in Assam. TOAA Advisor and Editor of the newsletter, Ranjeet Das mentioned, “Our endevour will be to make this newsletter a highly informative, upbeat series, containing inspirational articles for our readers.” Arijit Purkayastha, one of the editorial board members further informed, ” The newsletter is also embedded in TOAA website www.toaa.in for our online readers. We wish to reach out to the worldwide platform to promote Assam’s tourism avenues.”  

Rajiv Jalota, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust, has announced that the second edition of the Incredible India International Cruise Conference will be held in November 2023 in Mumbai. The first edition was held in May 2022. The two-day conference showcased business opportunities in the country’s cruise sector. A dedicated task force was also formulated on cruise tourism jointly by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Shipping.

The Malaysian government has now outsourced visa processing to some companies in Malaysia in a bit to privatise visa processing. Sharing details is Sanjeev Gosain, CEO, Yorker Holidays, said, “Borneo Brothers is one them and they have appointed us as their partner in India to process visas. Yorker Holidays will be starting with tourist visas and other categories will be added later.”

The TAFI Western India Chapter has announced its new team that has been elected unopposed. Jay Kantawala is the new Chairman, Arun Iyer is the new Secretary, Dharmesh Shah is the new Treasurer and Satbir Singh Narula is the Committee Member. The new team’s term will start post the association AGM to be held this evening.

Roostels India, in collaboration with Viacom18 Consumer Products, opens one of its kind experiential holiday staycation in India. Roadies Rostel in Ahmedabad in collaboration with Leisure ARC is the first franchisee under the ‘Roadies Rostel brand’. The company plans to expand its footprint in at least 15 more locations across the country. Guests can participate in various sports and leisure activities. The Ahmedabad resort also has 17 Roadies-themed rooms. The launch event in Ahmedabad was attended by Sonu Sood, who is a popular Indian actor, film producer, humanitarian, and philanthropist, along with Roadies – Karm ya Kaand Insiders Abhimanyu Raghav and Shreya Kalra, Ex-Roadies – Nandini and Colors Gujarati artists – Arman Kotak aka Akash Pandya from Rashi Rikshawwali and Swara Soni aka Vaishaki Shah from Moti Baa Ni Nani Vahu. Commenting on the launch, Amit Shah, Managing Director Leisure ARC, said, “We are delighted to be a franchise partner of Roadies Rostel. Our property has been specially designed to cater to the needs of adventure enthusiasts, and guests can expect comfortable accommodations with modern amenities, delicious local cuisine, and a vibrant community of like-minded travellers and explorers. Roadies Rostel Leisure ARC offers a unique experience and will be a popular weekend destination for people of Ahmedabad and attract backpackers from across the country.” Sachin Puntambekar, Business Head, Consumer Products, Viacom18, said, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of Roadies Rostel, in Ahmedabad. This is a significant first step in the journey of Roadies Rostel and we look forward to redefining the boundaries of hospitality and bringing the spirit of Roadies to the realm of travel and backpacking.” Roadies Rostel is one of its kind experiential holiday brand in the …