Jalesh Cruisespartners with leading travel companies for an industry first API integration

Akbar Travels, Riya Travels and Jagsons Travel are the first in the industry to provide cruise bookings through Jalesh Cruises API integration

Mumbai, 02June 2020: Jalesh Cruises, India’s first premium cruise liner, has launched an industry-first API integration with leading travel companies Akbar Travels, Riya Travels, and Jagsons Travel Private Limited. Through this partnership, the Jalesh Cruises API will integrate with the travel agencies existing systems by providing them with a convenient and seamless experience and update on a real-time basis. This will be done by connecting the data streams and allowing travel partners to access products, services on their portal, by corresponding the data flow across the connected supply chain. 

Through the API integration, the travel agents will avail of the benefits of the live inventory position available on Jalesh Cruise’s website, including the availability of current offers and other benefits. The solution will drive more content and functionality across travel platforms offering its customers a host of benefits including hassle-free booking experience, access to information, and comparison of fare through multiple sources. Other benefits available to customers include simplified and smooth cash payment options, cancellation and change functionalities, flexibility and convenience to book from any device and desktop across the globe.

This integration will provide travel partners a single platform for bookings and will expand their medium and reach to smaller towns and cities for cruise bookings. It will also provide a real-time inventory and allow them to search for all available options which will enable them in providing superior customer experience. 

Jurgen Bailom, President and CEO, Jalesh Cruises said, “We have been constantly evolving in offering the best of solutions and experience to both our partners and passengers. Our integration with Akhbar Travels, Riya Travels and Jagsons Travel will help us ensure a convenient and hassle-free experience for all our stakeholders. 

Rishiraj Singh Anand, Joint Managing Director, Jagsons Travel Private Limited said, “We are pleased to be amongst the first in the world to have an API of Jalesh Cruises which will give direct access to all our partners. We are positive that cruising in Indian seas will be amongst the first holidays that holiday makers may opt for post resumption of the sailings in September 2020. We are confident that all relevant precautions in the new normal will be taken care of before resuming the sailings.”

GMJ Thampy, Chairman and MD of Riya Travels said, “We are a travel company with all the verticals in India and abroad. Everything is in-house and that is our biggest achievement and USP. Cruising was the only vertical that was missing but now that we have partnered with Jalesh Cruises, it completes the circle for us. We look forward to this partnership and I am sure together we can achieve greater heights and reach the remotest of locations to spread the word around.”

K.V. Abdul Nazar, Founder/Chairman & Managing Director, Akbar Travels said, “In our continued efforts in servicing clients the best in offerings, this year as well we foresee opportunities in the pipeline. Through this partnership, our online portal will make significant inroads through API integration with Jalesh Cruises and will bring about a better environment by providing users unified experience and real-time updates. We will continue to improve our services and bring about changes in our business operations to meet the timely expectation of customers for the mutual strengthening of our relationship. Through this integration, we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Jalesh Cruises.”

Vijay Kesavan, Director of Sales & Marketing, Jalesh Cruises said, “The travel industry is ready to face the ‘new normal’. We are anticipating a growth in the domestic holiday segment.  Jalesh is ready to redefine the domestic holiday segment in India with the safety of our guests being our priority. We have added new destinations and cruising will be better than ever.”

Jalesh Cruises, India’s first multi-destination cruise line is one of the best products in the Indian seas offering the best of luxury to its guests. The cruise is designed and customized especially for the Indian audience and for the foreigners visiting India to experience the flavor of Indian culture, food, and hospitality. Karnika is a home away from home with the best in class amenities and offers the option of discovering the beauty of one’s own country India while sailing in the lap of comfort. 

About Jalesh Cruises:

Jalesh Cruises is the owner and operator of India’s premiere cruise liner – Karnika, which commenced operations from 17^thApril in Mumbai. Jalesh Cruises, an  Essel Group venture, is India’s first multi-destination cruise line that has world class entertainment shows, activities and exotic authentic cuisines packed with international hospitality on the high sea. The cruise is designed and customized especially for the Indian audience to experience the flavor of Indian and International culture, food and hospitality while sailing in India.