
StarDream Cruises launches ‘Blockbuster Vacations’
StarDream Cruises has launched ‘Blockbuster Vacations’, an integrated campaign targeting the August–December 2026 travel season in India. The campaign was unveiled at The Confluence 2026, its annual Preferred Sales Agent Leadership Conference, held from August 11–13. Bringing together travel partners from across India, the event also recognised top-performing sales agents and outlined the company’s plans to accelerate cruise holiday growth and strengthen engagement with the Indian travel trade.
WelcomHeritage announces Independence Day offer across India
WelcomHeritage has announced an Independence Day offer across its portfolio of heritage hotels, palaces, havelis, wildlife resorts and nature retreats in India. Travellers booking stays around August 15, 2026 can avail 10% off Best Available Rates. The offer encourages guests to celebrate the occasion through immersive heritage experiences, from royal residences and historic havelis to nature and wildlife retreats. Bookings are available through the website, reservations team and travel partners.
Quick Shots
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Transformation
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
A journey that changes how you see the world and yourself
If your work life had a movie title, what would you call it?
Beyond Borders
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
People may forget an itinerary, but they’ll always remember how a destination made them feel
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade.
Israel
Amruta Bangera, Director of Marketing – India, Israel Ministry of Tourism
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