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Cruise Tourism Conference Mumbai will host ‘Wonder Tourism Conference’ on August 18

The Mumbai Port Trust, along with Inland Waterways of India and the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), will hold a conference on ‘Unlocking Cruise Tourism’ in Mumbai on Monday, August 18.

Launched by Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the event aims to explore the potential of cruise tourism in India and deliberate on policy initiatives, best practices and strategic growth avenues.

The half-day conference will bring together dignitaries from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and various stakeholders in the cruise and maritime sectors.

Key focus areas include strategic vision and policy frameworks for cruise tourism, regulatory mechanism, cultural and coastal cruise routes, terminal best practices, smart operations and environmentally sustainable port strategies.

A major address, the Navik Hublosu (Mopsw), established by the Navik Helly Nodal Officer (Mopsw), also aims to promote tourism across the ocean, river and lighthouse sectors as well as ferry services.

Its aim is to position India as a global hub for cruise tourism by developing integrated ocean and river cruise circuits, the release added.

The conference will also feature a special session by Navik Heleti 4 showcasing achievements and recent reforms in cruise tourism and ferry services. Iwai, under the Government of India, has been instrumental in developing inland water transport systems, promoting river cruises and implementing technologically efficient, sustainable infrastructure along waterways.

A panel discussion included key industry leaders and experts such as Vikas Narwal, Iyas, Managing Director IPA; AK Bansal, chief engineer, iwai; Opesh Sharma, Director (Cruise), Mopsw; Vikas Malviya, director, Nordic Cruiseline Private limited; Representatives from AntaTara Cruises / Heritage River River Journeys along with other river cruise operators.

The panel will examine the operational and commercial aspects of cruise tourism in India, focusing on enhancing the passenger experience and infrastructure development.

The event will conclude with a presentation on India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled for October. IMW 2025 aims to highlight development in the maritime sector, investment opportunities and international cooperation in the maritime domain to foster both domestic and global growth.

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