Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has raised INR 263.25 crore from anchor investors ahead of the launch of its initial public offering (IPO), which opens for public subscription on June 23, 2026. According to a filing with the stock exchanges, the company allotted 3,258,045 equity shares to anchor investors at INR 808 per share. The anchor … Read more
Mountain destinations across India witnessed a significant rise in traveler demand this June, with booking patterns indicating a shift in how Indians are approaching monsoon travel, according to data released by Zostel. The hostel and experiential accommodation brand reported a 76 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings at its Zostel Homes properties in Shimla during … Read more
Indian travelers are redefining monsoon travel by prioritizing experiences over destinations, according to new accommodation search data from Booking.com. Reflecting the platform’s Travel Predictions 2026 theme, the “Era of You”, travelers are increasingly selecting destinations that align with their personal interests, lifestyles and travel aspirations. While Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi remain among the most … Read more
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. The traditional image of the Indian holiday, a large or multi-generational family affair or a couple’s retreat, is being swiftly rewritten by a new demographic: the solo female traveller. Driven by early financial independence, the will to explore places, and the changing family structure, … Read more
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. At the press event to announce more details on the IPO, the company said that … Read more
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centered around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. A growing segment of Indian travelers is increasingly planning trips around experiences rather than destinations, with music festivals, cultural gatherings, sporting events and community-led travel formats … Read more
TravClan, one of India’s leading B2B travel technology platforms, has been appointed as the Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for StarDream Cruises in India, in a move aimed at expanding and modernizing cruise distribution across the country’s travel trade ecosystem.The partnership comes at a time when cruise tourism in India continues to witness growing consumer interest, … Read more
Cordelia Cruises has announced its return to Chennai for its fifth cruising season, further expanding the city’s role as a key cruise tourism gateway in India. The 2026 season will commence on 20 June with the arrival of the Cordelia Empress and will continue through the end of August. The deployment will feature a mix … Read more
For years, India’s cruise tourism story has been defined more by potential than scale. Despite possessing a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometers and a growing middle class with rising discretionary spending, cruise holidays continue to account for only a fraction of the country’s overall leisure travel market. Yet the sector is once again preparing for … Read more
