Are Indian Travellers Really Hated—Or Just Misunderstood? UnPopular Opinion’s Final Episode Asks the Question No One Wants to Answer
April 13, 2026 | By Anita Shah The question is uncomfortable.But it’s everywhere. Are Indian travellers actually disliked globally?Or is this just a perception that has been amplified over time? In the final episode of UnPopular Opinion, this debate takes centre stage as three industry voices—Naresh, Isha, and Dipti—come together to unpack one of the […]
Genting Dream: The Cruise That Gets Asia — And Why I’d Sail It Again
April 9, 2026 | By Anita Jain Shah There is a certain moment on every cruise—usually sometime between embarkation and your first meal—when you instinctively know what kind of journey you’re in for. Onboard Genting Dream, that moment arrived early, and rather quietly. It wasn’t in the scale of the ship or the sweep of […]
Disney Adventure Cruise: Indian Travel Experts Say the Ship Could Redefine Family Cruise Holidays
March 15, 2026 | By Anita Shah The Disney Adventure, the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line, is now sailing three-night and four-night cruises from Singapore, bringing the signature Disney cruise experience closer to Asian travellers, including the rapidly growing Indian cruise market. During a recent sailing, several Indian cruise specialists and travel industry professionals […]
Queensland Strengthens India Tourism Ties Ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
March 15, 2026 | By Anita Shah Tourism and Events Queensland recently hosted a high-tea networking evening in Mumbai, bringing together key stakeholders from India’s travel trade, aviation sector, hospitality industry and media. The event formed part of a broader engagement with the Indian market as the destination deepens its long-term tourism partnerships in the […]
Disney Adventure Cruise Review: Staterooms, Fireworks and Disney Magic at Sea
March 13, 2026 | By Anita Shah Singapore’s Marina Bay glittered that evening, but every eye in the harbour was fixed on one thing — a ship that felt less like a cruise liner and more like a floating dream factory. Disney Cruise Line was about to christen Disney Adventure, and as someone who has […]
SATTE 2026: The Comeback Edition That Chose Credibility Over Chaos
February 28, 2026 | By Anita Shah SATTE 2026 marked a critical inflection point for India’s travel trade ecosystem, not because it was the largest edition, but because it was arguably the most scrutinised. Following the operational and logistical challenges that clouded last year’s show, this year’s edition became a credibility test for organisers Informa […]
