Viking Cruises is entering the river cruise market with the Viking Brahmaputra, scheduled to operate on National Waterway-2. The river cruise sector has already seen significant growth, with voyages increasing by 19. The Union government has planned 51 new cruise circuits across 14 states and three Union Territories by 2027 under the Cruise Bharat Mission, … Read more
Festival tourism has always been a big driver in pushing business in the economy while promoting destinations. If it were the traditional fairs at one point that attracted community participation with underlined business prospects, organised festivals that aim to draw the youth and specific interest groups are beginning to gain attention and grow in terms … Read more
Two solar-powered ‘mini-cruise’ ships will start operating in the Saryu River in Ayodhya before the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January next year. Vikas Malviya, the director of Varanasi-based Alaknanda Cruise, said that his company will offer the service. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the ‘Ramayana’ vessels will aim to spread the knowledge of Lord … Read more
