The cruise holiday industry in the GCC is experiencing a significant surge as travellers from the region increasingly embrace the allure of exploring the world’s most breathtaking destinations by sea. Popular as ‘Cruise Guru’ in the industry, Ashok Kumar, Founder and Managing Director, Cruise Master, shares insights on the industry …
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Cruise Saudi announces the soft launch of newly developed private island for cruising in the heart of the Red Sea. Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya marks a significant milestone for Cruise Saudi, and the development of the private island is a natural progression in Cruise Saudi’s mission to position Saudi …
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After a comprehensive transformation, AROYA Cruises’ inaugural ship is now ready to call Jeddah its homeport. It offers an exceptional cruising experience featuring a fully reimagined interior. TT Bureau AROYA, the refurbished ship, is equipped with an array of world-class facilities, such as a souq-inspired shopping district – the largest …
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Qatar is expected to welcome more than 430,000 cruise travellers from November 2024 to April 2025. During the season, renowned cruise ships, such as Minechef 4, MSC Eurebia, Aida Prima, Costa Esmeralda, Norwegian Sky and Celestial Journey, will dock at Doha Port, reinforcing Qatar’s growing position as a leading global …
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The cruise industry has shown a remarkable resilience globally, and the Middle East is no exception. As we move further into 2024, the expectations for the cruise industry in the region are high. In an interview with TRAVTALK, Ashok Kumar, Managing Director, Cruise Master, shares his views on passenger numbers, …
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Travel enthusiasts can embark on a cruise from Dubai on the Resorts World One to explore the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Starting from 18 October 2024 to 13 April 2025, cruise holiday makers can experience comfort and convenience of a premium, boutique cruise vacation while visiting multiple destinations. …
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Cruising has been a more mature market pleasure than usually imagined. In the Middle East, more and more young affluent travellers are opting for cruise trips, making it one of the most lucrative businesses. TRAVTALK spoke to some experts in the field to know about the new trends in cruising, …
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Marta Cambiaggi, Business Development Manager New Markets, Sales & Marketing, Mediterranean New Markets, UK, East Europe, Africa and Middle East, Costa Crociere S.p.A., shares details. Dr. Shehara Rizly Could you share the winter plans for this year? Given the success of last year of Costa Toscana in Emirates, we have …
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Qatar Tourism reveals that the country welcomed more than 253,191 cruise visitors during 2022-23 cruise season, which is 151 per cent more compared to the last cruise season. TT Bureau Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a global tourism destination supported by a variety of leading tourist attractions and …
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Aiming 1.3 million cruise visitors by 2035, Cruise Saudi, a 100 per cent Public Investment Fund owned business and pioneer in the development of tourism in Saudi Arabia, recently launched their own cruise line, AROYA Cruises. TT Bureau Cruise Saudi recently announced the launch of its owned cruise line, AROYA …
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