AVM Travel Designers has been appointed as the exclusive Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) for CroisiEurope River Cruises in India and has joined forces with FootprintsWorldwide as the brand’s marketing partner. The strategic collaboration aims to introduce Indian travellers to the elegance and immersive appeal of European river cruising.
The partnership combines AVM Travel Designers’ operational expertise and trade network with FootprintsWorldwide’s strategic marketing and brand-building, creating a platform to position river cruising as a premium travel choice for the Indian outbound market.
Naidah Yazdani, Asia Pacific Director, CroisiEurope, said, “We look forward to working closely with AVM Travel Designers to strengthen our presence in India. River cruising is set for exponential growth across Asia, and we’re delighted to be among the first to benefit.”
AVM Travel Designers’ leadership — Atul Mahajan, Vijay Handa, and Mukesh Sharma — jointly stated, “CroisiEurope epitomises refined river cruising with its intimate ships, immersive destinations, and exceptional value. Together with FootprintsWorldwide, we look forward to building the brand and expanding awareness among Indian travellers.”
Sharing her perspective on the partnership, Mamta Pall, Founder & CEO, FootprintsWorldwide, added, “We are proud to collaborate with AVM Travel Designers to bring CroisiEurope to India. River cruising offers a sophisticated and immersive alternative to ocean voyages, and we see strong potential among discerning Indian travellers seeking unique and experiential journeys.”
Founded in 1976, CroisiEurope is Europe’s leading family-owned river cruise company, operating a fleet of over 50 vessels that sail iconic waterways, including the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône, and Douro. The company also offers select itineraries on the Mekong and in Southern Africa, delivering intimate and culturally rich travel experiences.
Together, this alliance is set to redefine premium travel and river cruising experiences for India’s growing community of outbound explorers, opening new horizons in experiential luxury travel.