26 Sep 2024
Tags: #IndiaExpansion, #Connect2India, #GaiboAgency, #TradeDistribution, #IndianTourism, #travelindustry, #sydneyharbour, #kangarooisland, #fraserisland, #RottnestIsland, #Whitsundays, #IndianTravelMarket
SeaLink Marine & Tourism is excited to announce the appointment of Connect2India, part of the Gaibo Agency group, as its new trade distribution representative for India. Based in Mumbai, Connect2India is one of the few Australian-owned agencies operating in India, known for promoting leading Australian tourism brands.
This partnership comes at a pivotal time as India’s outbound tourism market has surpassed pre-COVID levels of visitor arrivals to Australia. Driven by the country’s expanding middle class, Indian tourists are increasingly seeking unique and high-quality travel experiences and destinations. By tapping into this growing demand, SeaLink aims to showcase its unique destinations and experiences to a high-value Indian audience.
Richard Doyle, General Manager for Global Sales and Distribution at SeaLink Marine & Tourism, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Connect2India as our in-market sales representative for India. With the rapid growth of India’s outbound tourism, we are confident that SeaLink’s unique experiences at Australia’s iconic holiday destinations will resonate with Indian travellers.
“Connect2India’s strong relationships with key Indian travel trade partners, coupled with their expertise in consumer trends, make them the perfect partner to help us expand our presence in this key market,” Mr Doyle said.
Leading the Gaibo Agency is Garry Burns, a seasoned expert with over 28 years of experience in the Indian travel sector. Garry and his team have spearheaded key initiatives such as the India Host program for ATEC and Tourism Australia, positioning Connect2India as an ideal partner to help SeaLink Marine & Tourism drive its exposure in this market.
The Connect2India team in India will be led by Sales Manager Kajal Somalya, who brings over 16 years of experience in travel marketing and PR. Kajal has a proven track record of representing Australian brands and building strong relationships with Indian travel trade partners. Her expertise will be essential in promoting SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s offerings to Indian tourists.
With award-winning experiences at destinations such as Sydney Harbour, Kangaroo Island and Adelaide, World Heritage Listed K’gari (Fraser Island), Perth and Rottnest Island, Magnetic Island, North Stradbroke Island and the Whitsundays, SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s world-renowned brands and experiences which includes SeaLink, Captain Cook Cruises, The Jackson, Kingfisher Bay Resort and their new Illumina laser lightshow launching next month, Murray Princess on the Murray River, and Red Cat Adventures, is perfectly positioned to attract and entertain India’s increasingly travel-savvy market.
“We very much look forward to welcoming our friends from India onboard any one of our award-winning and eco-friendly experiences as they are guaranteed to have a brilliant experience our friendly, professional and knowledgeable team,” Mr Doyle said.
For more information on SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s award-winning experiences:
