India has the potential to become a powerhouse in ocean and river cruise tourism according to Thomas Cook India Managing Director and CEO Mahesh Iyer.
Cruise holidays offer a seamless travel experience by eliminating visa complexities and providing all-inclusive accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing.
Challenges faced by the Indian tourism sector include infrastructural gaps like limited availability of quality hotels and last-mile connectivity issues in emerging circuits.
Government initiatives like Cruise Bharat Mission and Maritime India Vision 2030 are expected to drive growth in the cruise tourism segment.