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Sailing on the high waves of success of its small ship river cruising experiences – Avalon Waterways recently hosted a residential River Cruise symposium at a luxury resort near Mumbai. An august group of 35 travel companies attended this 3-day conference which had one of Avalon’s highly experienced & senior Cruise Director fly-in all the way from Budapest – Hungary as a primary speaker and educator. At this “special invite” conference, hand-picked leisure travel leaders got a unique opportunity to gain insider insights and deepen their understanding of what makes Avalon the leader in River Cruising and why it is also becoming the unrivalled choice for experienced cruisers looking for boutique luxury experiences on the legendary European rivers and even beyond. “We are committed to working with the travel trade and completely invested in our mission to provide agents the most updated knowledge and trends on the River Cruising space. We believe Avalon waterways has influenced the river cruising space for the better and forever and with its emphasis on “Relaxed Luxury” and our truly one of a kind “Suites with a view” – we have set the bar really high. This conference was a perfect setting as not only a grand thank-you event for our supporters but also another step towards our hard-core training commitments towards the travel trade. The travel agents got over a year’s worth of education, in just a short period of time, through the meticulously planned educational sessions as well as their one-to-one interactions with our Cruise Director and the entire Avalon waterways team, said Varesh Chopra – Managing Director, Avalon Waterways, South Asia & Middle East. “The first-hand product knowledge the agents received, will …

Leading the visionary path of the new wave in cruising is Avalon Waterways. Avalon Waterways has redefined river cruising by blending luxury, customization, and attention to detail to create unparalleled travel experiences. With their innovative Suite Ships, featuring the only Open-Air Balconies, and delivering immersive local experiences, Avalon invites travelers to see the world from the unique perspective of the legendary European rivers. In the mission to ensure their travel partners receive a sample of what the experience offers, Avalon Waterways, in partnership with Ottila International hosted a memorable river cruise familiarization on the Danube River, sailing from Vilshofen, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. The select partners sailed on “Danube Dreams” which is a favorite program with many discerning cruisers. They were hosted aboard “Avalon Envision” from amongst the youngest fleet of ships on Europe’s waterways – and witnessed some of Europe’s most spectacular picture postcards views. Mr. Varesh Chopra, Managing Director – Avalon Waterways, South Asia & Middle East said, “Along with Ottila International, we got the privilege of introducing our esteemed partners to the magic of Avalon Waterways cruises and also enriching the knowledge of those already familiar with the brand. The feedback from the advisors has been truly overwhelming!” This demonstrates our dedication to providing unforgettable travel experiences and fostering lasting relationships within the travel agent community. It also underscores the growing interest in river cruising, with Avalon Waterways leading the charge of Mission River Cruising in India. Adding more excitement to this entire effort are the unbeatable deals being offered aboard Avalon waterways in 2024 – so, if your savvy travelers have been looking to explore Europe in a whole new way – There is no comparison …

Avalon Waterways, one of the brands under the Globus family of brands, has launched its new river cruise on the Ganges. Scott Nisbet, President and CEO, Globus family of brands, announced this in Mumbai on his visit to India to meet the travel trade partners. He said, “We started a new river cruise on the Ganges early this week. It is our new Avalon Waterways product and a seven-day cruise, round-trip to Kolkata that goes up north to the little towns. It is a fascinating trip and guests can add to that and turn it into a 13-day, 15-day, and even an 18-day cruise by including the Golden Triangle or Varanasi. So these extensions would not be a river cruise, they would be a tour. We are primarily focusing that on Western markets like US, Canada, Australia and the UK but it is also a great option for Indians as well. It’s a 54-passenger luxury ship, all-inclusive which means all meals, drinks and all excursions. It is also perfect for a small incentive group. We have taken a number of sailing, 75 per cent sold already, agents can start selling now.”  

Avalon Waterways is set to expand in India in 2019, offering cruise tours that visit the country’s Golden Triangle and sail on the Ganges River. Avalon’s 13-day India itineraries will begin in Delhi and also visit Agra and Jaipur. Passengers will then fly to Kolkata, where they’ll board their ship and travel north on the Hooghly, a tributary of the Ganges. The river portion of the cruise will visit small cities such as Kalna, Matiari, Murshidabad and Mayapur. The line will charter Ganges Voyager, a 36-passenger vessel formerly used by Vantage Deluxe World Travel for its India trips. The cruises begin in February 2019 and will also run in September, October and November 2019.