GMIS - CRUISE AND PASSENGER ECONOMY
Sailing into Prosperity: Navigating Opportunities in Cruise and Passenger Mobility India’s cruise and passenger economy is emerging as a vibrant sector with immense potential for tourism and regional development. This session will explore opportunities in coastal cruising, passenger terminals, and maritime leisure infrastructure. It will highlight investment prospects, regulatory frameworks, and global best practices to position India as a premier cruise destination. Discussions will also focus on enhancing passenger experience, creating employment, and fostering public-private partnerships to unlock new avenues of prosperity along India’s vast and diverse coastline.
Arrival of audience
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | 1:55 PM | 25 mins | Arrival of audience | Audience arrival and settling in |
| 1:55 PM | 2:00 PM | 5 mins | Emcee invites audience to settle in |
Emcee invites Dignitaries invited on dais
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | 2:05 PM | 5 mins | Emcee invites Dignitaries invited on dais | Shri Shambhuraj Desai (Minister of Tourism, Maharashtra) Shri Rohan Khaunte (Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, Goa) Shri Kandula Durgesh (Minister of Tourism & Culture, Andhra Pradesh) Shri Vijay Kumar (Secretary, MoPSW, GoI) Shri Rajiv Jalota (Former Chairperson, MbPA) Dr. M. Angamuthu (Chairperson, MbPA) |
| 2:05 PM | 2:10 PM | 5 mins | Felicitation of dignitaries | By Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, MbPA |
| 2:10 PM | 2:20 PM | 10 mins | Opening Remarks & Context Setting | Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperson, MbPA Followed by 3-min video on Cruise Tourism |
| 2:20 PM | 2:25 PM | 5 mins | Brief on Cruise Bharat Mission | Shri Rajiv Jalota, Former Chairperson, MbPA |
| 2:25 PM | 2:33 PM | 8 mins | Keynote Address | Shri Vijay Kumar, Secretary, MoPSW, GoI |
| 2:33 PM | 2:41 PM | 8 mins | Special Address | Shri Kandula Durgesh, Minister of Tourism & Culture, Andhra Pradesh |
| 2:41 PM | 2:49 PM | 8 mins | Special Address | Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, Goa |
| 2:49 PM | 2:57 PM | 8 mins | Chief Guest Address | Shri Shambhuraj Desai, Minister of Tourism, Maharashtra |
| 2:58 PM | 3:10 PM | 12 mins | End of Inaugural Ceremony |
Emcee invites Moderator & Panelists – Session 1
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10 PM | 3:12 PM | 2 mins | Emcee invites Moderator & Panelists – Session 1 | |
| 3:12 PM | 4:12 PM | 60 mins | Session 1: Economic Potential, Global Benchmarks & Infrastructure | Moderator: Dr. N. Vinodkumar, Chairperson, Mormugao Port Authority Topics: - Market size & growth opportunities - Multiplier effect - Destination and Shore Excursion Economics - Global best practices - Role of Cruise Terminals - Hinterland Cruise Circuits Panelists: • Mr. Venkatramana Hegde - ADG (R&A), Ministry of Tourism • Dr. Atul Patne – Principal Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra • Mr. Dhruv Kotak - MD, J.M. Baxi Group • Ms. Amrapali Kata - IAS, CEO, A.P. Tourism Authority • Mr. Markus Tan - Reg. Director, Singapore Tourism Board • Mr. Grant Holmes - VP Global Cruise & Superyachts Sector, Inchcape Shipping Services • Mr. Michael Duck - EVP Commercial Development, Informa Markets • Mr. Jurgen Bailom - President & CEO, Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd • Mr. Naresh Rawal - Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, StarDream Cruises |
| 4:12 PM | 4:22 PM | 10 mins | Q&A / Industry Interaction | Audience Q&A Summary by Moderator Presentation of mementoes & group photograph |
Emcee invites Moderator & Panelists – Session 2
| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:22 PM | 4:24 PM | 2 mins | Emcee invites Moderator & Panelists – Session 2 | |
| 4:24 PM | 5:24 PM | 60 mins | Session 2: Passenger Experience, Sustainability & Policy Framework | Moderator: Shri Venkata Ramana Akkaraju, Chairperson, New Mangalore Port Authority Topics: - Seamless passenger journey – digitalisation, e-visa, baggage handling - Green & sustainable solutions – shore power, EV, waste management - ROPAX services – sustainable & viable alternative - River Cruise Tourism – Global & Indian perspectives - Fiscal & procedural policies - Streamlining immigration - Government long-term vision Panelists: • Mr. B. Kasiviswanathan - Chairperson, Cochin Port • Mr. Anoop Krishna - Joint Director, Immigration • Mr. Ashutosh Gautam - Member Technical -IWAI • Mr. Stewart Inglis - Director, MSC Cruises • Mr. Ingvar M. Mathisen - CEO & Port Director, Port of Oslo • Mr. Ashim Mongia - Director, M2M Ferries • Mr. Raj Singh - MD – Antara Cruises • Ms. Shraddha Joshi Sharma - Commissioner of Customs • Mr. Jasem Zaiton - Founder & Director- ZAITON FZ LLE |
| 5:25 PM | 5:35 PM | 10 mins | Q&A / Industry Interaction | Audience Q&A Summary by Moderator Presentation of mementoes & group photograph |
| 5:35 PM | 5:40 PM | 5 mins | Summing Up | Shri Vipin Menoth, Traffic Manager, MbPA |
SPOC Details:
Session 1: Speakers
Dr. N. Vinodkumar, Chairperson
Mormugao Port Authority, Goa
Suman Billa
Additional Secretary & Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Atul Patne
Principal Secretary Tourism, Government of Maharashtra
Dhruv K. Kotak
Managing Director, J M Baxi Group
Markus Tan
Regional Director, India, Middle East & South Asia (IMESA) International Group, Singapore Tourism Board
Grant Holmes
Global VP Cruise & Superyacht Sector, Inchcape Shipping Services
Michael Duck
Executive Vice President – Commercial Development, Informa Markets
Jurgen Bailom
President & CEO, Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd
Naresh Rawal
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, StarDream Cruises
Session 2: Speakers
Mr. B Kasiviswanathan
Chairperson, Cochin Port Authority
Mr Ashutosh Gautam
currently serving as Member (Technical) cum Dy. Project Director, Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP)
Mr. Stewart Inglis
Group Director, Maritime Policy & Government Affairs MSC Group
Mr Ingvar M. Mathisen
CEO & Port Director, Port of Oslo
Mr. Ashim Mongia
Director, M2M Ferries
Mr. Raj Singh
MD – Antara Cruises
Ms Shraddha Joshi Sharma
Commissioner of Customs
