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Cordelia Cruises to Lakshadweep – India’s most searched yet fairly unexplored island
Mumbai: Cordelia Cruises has emerged as the unparalleled leader in introducing Indian travellers to the splendours of Lakshadweep. Since 2021, they have been the only cruise line consistently facilitating remarkable journeys to this unexplored paradise, making them the definitive choice for anyone aspiring to visit Lakshadweep. Following PM Modi’s recent visit, interest in this pristine archipelago has skyrocketed, with Cordelia Cruises experiencing a 2500 per cent surge in booking queries.
More than 200,000 Indians introduced to Lakshadweep since 2021: Cordelia Cruises has been the only cruise line to facilitate over 200,000 Indians’ discovery of Lakshadweep since 2021.
80,000 passengers annually explore Lakshadweep through Cordelia Cruises.
Regular sailings from Mumbai, Goa, and Kochi: Offering unparalleled access to Lakshadweep.
Significant economic contribution through shore excursions: Boosting local economies and creating symbiotic relationships with the island communities.
Cordelia Cruises stands out with its unique itineraries from Mumbai, Goa, and Kochi, offering more than just a journey – it’s an immersive cultural and environmental experience. Over 80,000 guests cruise every year to explore Lakshadweep’s rich tapestry, vibrant marine life, and stunning landscapes through our cruises, significantly boosting the local economy.
In line with its commitment to sustainability and community support, Cordelia Cruises is planning extensive CSR initiatives. These include local community hospitality training programs and environmental sustainability activities like beach clean-ups, ensuring a positive impact both ecologically and socially.
Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt Ltd, Cordelia Cruises president and CEO Jurgen Bailom said, “We are thrilled about the growing interest in Lakshadweep; we are committed to being an integral part of its growth story. Cordelia Cruises is proud to have introduced over 200,000 Indians to the mesmerising islands of Lakshadweep since 2021, significantly contributing to the region’s tourism and local economies. We’ve witnessed a remarkable interest for Lakshadweep cruises, particularly the 4-night and 5-night itineraries from Mumbai, which echoes the public’s enthusiasm for exploring this idyllic destination.
India’s cruising landscape has been witnessing a remarkable transformation, and Cordelia Cruises is at the forefront of this monumental shift. With a commitment to delivering world-class cruising experiences, Cordelia Cruises has played a significant role in making the dream of cruising accessible to countless Indian travellers.
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Ad:tech honours 2026: Full list of winners announced
Expanded awards spotlight winners across 22 categories as industry doubles down on intelligent automation
NEW DELHI: Marketing’s tech elite took the spotlight as the ad:tech honours 2026 returned with a sharper focus on AI, data and immersive media, signalling how deeply technology now underpins brand strategy. Held at Yashobhoomi on March 17, the second edition drew industry leaders to celebrate innovation that is reshaping engagement and performance.
Presented with the International Advertising Association India chapter and new partner Huella, the awards expanded from 8 to 22 categories, tracking the rapid convergence of creativity, automation and analytics.
The winners’ list reads like a snapshot of marketing’s future. In affiliate and partner marketing, Lyxel & Flamingo – Boat and Paytm Ads – Giva took silver. Mobavenue Media Private Limited struck gold in AI-driven dynamic creative optimisation, alongside a silver for Laqshya Media Limited.
Creative AI collaboration saw Rediffusion Brand Solutions Private Limited win gold, with Saltinc Consulting Private Limited securing silver. Laqshya Media Limited continued its strong run, taking gold in AI conversation agents and adding multiple wins across categories, including silver in GenAI-led creative and both gold and silver in interactive DOOH campaigns for Tanishq and Tata Coffee.
Predictive AI honours went to Strong Metrics and Tyroo, both silver, while Orient Bell Limited picked up silver in immersive retail tech. In GenAI-led creative, Laqshya Media Limited, Salt – Kotak and Sumimoto each secured silver, reflecting the crowded race in generative creativity.
Publicis bagged silver in influencer management and gold in performance marketing, where it shared the stage with Arm Worldwide and The Trade Desk, both silver. Glad U Came Private Limited stood out with gold in influencer measurement and analytics.
Marketing automation saw CereOne Media Pvt. Ltd. and Globale Media win silver, while ADMOTT Private Limited claimed silver in OTT innovation.
Programmatic media categories highlighted the shift to advanced targeting and connected screens. Mobavenue Media Private Limited clinched gold in connected TV advertising, with Animmoov Digital Media Pvt Ltd – Asus and Lyxel and Flamingo taking silver. Cheggout Services Private Limited won silver in retail media advertising, while Paytm Ads – Versuni secured gold.
On social platforms, Vayner Media India took gold in community and UGC engagement, with Under 25 – Oppo winning silver. Segumento rounded off the list with silver in the innovation category.
Jaswant Singh, country managing director at ad:tech India, underscored the momentum, saying generative AI and data-driven decision-making are now central to marketing impact. Neena Dasgupta, IAA mancom member and chief executive and founder at The Salt Inc Consulting, added that the awards celebrate not just technology, but “the people, the creativity, and the relentless effort behind it.”
Backed by Comexposium Group, ad:tech New Delhi has long tracked digital disruption. Now, with the honours, it is rewarding those who are not just adapting to change but engineering it.
In an industry racing towards automation, the message from 2026 is unmistakable. The future of marketing will be written not just in ideas, but in algorithms.
