'NEFERTITI' RAKED IN ₹1.35 CRORE IN DECEMBER, THANKS TO KSRTC!

KSRTC has emerged as the KSINC luxury cruise liner's top client for the first time

- KRISHNA KUMAR K E @Kochi

NEFERTITI - the first sea-going luxury cruise liner of the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) - raked in an impressive revenue collection of ₹1.35 crore in December, thanks to the KSRTC, which has emerged as its top client for the first time.

"It's a win-win scenario for both the state-run agencies. The KSRTC's Budget Tourism Cell brought us a revenue of ₹30 lakh last month with its Nefertiti tour package. The next best performer was a travel agent, bringing us a business of ₹27 lakh. There has been a steady rise in the number of visitors availing of the KSRTC tour scheme since September. The cash-strapped KSRTC also stands to benefit from this," said KSINC commercial manager Cyril V Abraham.

The three-decker cruise ship boasts world-class facilities, including a lounge bar, auditorium, banquet hall, 100-seat 3D theatre, restaurant, sun deck and children's play area among others.