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The Mumbai Port Trust, in cooperation with the Inland Waterways Authority of India( IWAI) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA), will host a conference entitled ‘Waterways to Wonder: Unlocking Cruise Tourism’ on Monday, August 18, in Mumbai.
According to a release by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the goal of the occasion is to check out the capacity of cruise tourist in India and ponder on policy efforts, finest practices, and tactical development opportunities. The half-day conference will unite dignitaries from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, and different stakeholders in the cruise and maritime sectors.Key focus locations consist of tactical vision and policy structures for cruise tourist, regulative systems, cultural and seaside cruise travel plans, terminal finest practices, clever operations, and ecologically sustainable port methods.
A keynote address will be provided by Vijay Kumar, Chairman, IWAI, who likewise acts as the Nodal Officer of NAVIC Cell 4. The NAVIC Cell, developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), concentrates on promoting tourist throughout ocean, river, and lighthouse sectors, in addition to ferryboat services.
Its goal is to place India as an international center for cruise tourist by establishing incorporated ocean and river cruise circuits, the release even more added.The conference will likewise include a devoted session by the NAVIC Cell 4 showcasing accomplishments and current reforms in cruise tourist and ferryboat services.
IWAI, under the Government of India, has actually contributed in establishing inland water transportation systems, promoting river cruises, and executing tech-enabled, sustainable facilities throughout waterways.
A panel conversation will consist of essential market leaders and professionals such as Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director, IPA; AK Bansal, Chief Engineer, IWAI; Opesh Sharma, Director (Cruise), MoPSW; Vikas Malviya, Director, Nordic Cruiseline Private Limited; and agents from Antara Cruises/Heritage River Journeys Private Limited, together with other river cruise operators.
The panel will check out the functional and industrial elements of cruise tourist in India, with a concentrate on boosting guest experience and enhancing facilities development.The occasion will conclude with a discussion on India Maritime Week 2025, set up for October.
IMW 2025 objectives to highlight advancements, financial investment chances, and global cooperations in the maritime sector to cultivate both domestic and international development.
Released on August 17, 2025
