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India, September 17,
2025 : Varun Chadha, CEO of TIRUN Travel Marketing, has been conferred
with the prestigious ‘Excellence in Cruise Leadership’ award at
the India Travel Awards 2025, presented by the Honourable
Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
This recognition highlights
Varun Chadha’s leadership in shaping TIRUN’s journey in opening up the world
with its experiences to travellers.
As the exclusive India
representatives of globally renowned cruise lines: Royal Caribbean
International, Celebrity Cruises, Silversea, and Azamara Cruises, TIRUN has
introduced Indian travellers to some of the world’s most innovative ships and
sought-after destinations, redefining the concept of vacations.
Expressing his gratitude, Varun
Chadha, CEO, TIRUN Travel Marketing said, “This honour belongs to
the entire TIRUN family, our partners, and everyone who believes in the
potential of TIRUN – and of course, cruising in India. The award is also a
reminder of the responsibility we carry, to keep inspiring, and making
extraordinary holidays even more accessible to Indian travellers.”
With this accolade, TIRUN
reaffirms its position as a leader in shaping experiential travel in India,
staying committed to creating journeys that combine innovation,
personalisation, and customer delight.
About TIRUN Travel Marketing
TIRUN Travel Marketing is the pioneer
of cruises in India and the exclusive representative of four iconic cruise
brands – three from the Royal Caribbean Group (Royal Caribbean International,
Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea), along with Azamara Cruises. We drive sales
and marketing through multiple distribution channels, from tour operators and
travel agents to digital platforms, while also managing government relations
and providing operational support for our brands.
Founded in 1991 as Discover
the World Marketing, TIRUN initially offered a boutique portfolio of global
travel products, including US Airways, Hyatt Hotels, Hertz, and Universal
Studios. But in 2001, we made a decisive switch to focus exclusively on
cruises – doubling down on a category that was still nascent in India at the
time. This defining move has shaped our journey ever since, and today, our goal
is to make TIRUN the name that comes top-of-mind whenever India thinks of
cruising.
Headquartered in New Delhi,
with a pan-India presence, we are deeply passionate about the world of
cruising. With most of the planet covered by water, we believe that if you
haven’t cruised, you haven’t truly seen the world.
