India Outbound Magazine - January-February 2025

In this issue

Call of the Seas!

One of the most remarkable trends in global tourism has been the rise of cruise industry which has registered a massive growth in the post-pandemic era and even more surprisingly, Indian travellers have taken to cruises like never before, attracting global cruise operators to turn their attention to the Indian traveller. So, we begin the year 2025 with an indepth analysis of the global cruising industry and the Indian market in our January-February 2025 issue of India Outbound magazine. To add to the exploration, we bring you a first-hand experience of a new cruise that was launched in the GCC region, with the Indian customer in focus.

Staying within the GCC, we bring you on a voyage to explore Saudi Arabia and discover its myriad marvels. To build your appetite, we take you on a journey through Georgia to discover its culinary specialities, from Khachapuri to Khinkali.

And while on our journeys, we also examine to what extent are destinations around the world prepared for accessible travel as well as the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence by the Indian travel trade.



Other 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆

Destination Focus: Japan

Experience: Magical trek to mystic Machu Picchu

Heritage: Bath, where Roman splendour meets Jane Austen’s Regal Charm
Interview: Sarawak is targetting 30 pc growth in Indian arrivals in 2025
The Green Corner: Sustainable aviation’s flight of fancy
Read the January-February 2025 issue for features on several other destination reports, experiences and interviews with travel industry leaders.