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Govt plans to attract 40 lakh cruise tourists in 5 years says Nitin Gadkari

The government wants to increase the number of cruise tourists to 40 lakh in five years from last year’s 1.80 lakh, said Union minister Nitin Gadkari. Given the right impetus,

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Cruise business won’t thrive if GST is charged: Carnival UK chairman

The Chairman of the world’s largest cruise shipping company has warned that India would not be able to reach its cruise tourism potential unless the business is exempted from the

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Star Cruises announces SuperStar Libra’s New Triple Homeports in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Phuket from September

Taps Kuala Lumpur’s growing role as top regional air hub with fly-cruise options, boosting Southeast Asia’s cruise industry and providing more flexibility for guests in the region. Star Cruises today

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Cruise market may sail faster on shipping ministry push

If it happens, the government may earn Rs 35,500 crore from direct taxes levied on cruise liners that enter Indian ports. Ministry of Shipping is formulating major plans to boost

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Dream Cruises unveils Asia’s first all – inclusive Luxury Cruise concept for Dream Palace Suites

New first-class experience lavishes guests with a unique array of privileges and services. Dream Cruises today unveiled a new luxury experience for guests of its prestigious Dream Palace Suite and

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Crystal Skye joins the crystal fleet

Crystal AirCruises takes possession of its groundbreaking Boeing 777. Crystal AirCruises welcomed the newest member of its expanding fleet, Crystal Skye, during an official handover ceremony held at Boeing Field in Seattle,

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Italy’s Costa Cruises launches first domestic Indian luxury cruise

Italian luxury cruise liner Costa Cruises in collaboration with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Mumbai Port Trust announced the launch of India’s first domestic luxury cruise on the Mumbai-Kochi sector

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E-visas from November for tourists on cruise ships

Beginning November, international passengers travelling to India on cruise ships will be able secure e-visas as the central government looks to improving passenger experience. A number of other measures are

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Dubai bets big on cruise tourism to attract 20 m visitors by 2020

With a target of achieving 20 million tourists annually by 2020, Dubai Tourism is betting big on the cruise tourism, which attracted about 625,000 visitors during 2016-17. In the last

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Sail through the Canary Islands with Pullman Cruises

Located to the south of the Iberian Peninsula and with volcanic origins, the Canary Islands are home to many beaches where you can sunbathe, practice water sports and discover surprising