What is the Scope of Luxury Train Traveling in India
In a word, Immense! Although, India was a little late to board the bus, Indianluxury trains have captured a fair share in the luxury travel sector. The affluent traveler today doesn’t mind spending much for unique and exclusive experiences. All studies and reports suggest that culture and exclusivity are the new trends in luxury travel and India is poised to be a major player in this segment for it is almost impossible to beat India when it comes to cultural and geographical diversity. That way, luxury travel (luxury trains in particular) look a promising venture. All combined, the global luxury market is expected to grow by 10 percent in 2013 (according to Bain & Company report).
2) How can luxury train travel be improved in India?
Although they are doing quite well for themselves, I still think lots can be done with the itineraries of the current trains in operation. Some of the present itineraries are too similar in terms of the destinations and the overall experience offered. For example, Maharaja’s Express’ Treasures of India and Gems of India are mundanely similar. Furthermore, the itinerary should offer a lot more bang for buck as I mentioned above incorporating more cultural interactions and insider experiences like some of the Maharajas’ Express itineraries include e.g. visit to Bishnoi tribe in Rahasthan, High Tea with Maharajas and Nawabs, Cultural performance amidst Sam sand dunes in Bikaner etc.. Direct tip – include a lot more activities with cultural interactions.
3) The marketing strategy used to promote luxury train travel?
4) What do you think Indian luxury trains lack in and what would be the
methods that could be adopted to improve them?
There is an urgent need to upgrade the cars of luxury trains in India. Most of these cars are similar to other trains in composition except for the decor and facilities on board. Older luxury train like the Palace on Wheels in Rajasthan could take the cue from Maharajas’ Express design which uses pneumatic suspension for smoother ride and sound sleep. Rocking of the carriages is a major concern for guests. Another thing is to reduce the ‘excessive’ shopping activity at every destination which annoys guests.
5) How do you think European luxury trains are different as compared to
Indian luxury trains?
European luxury trains have the slight advantage of entering the race about a hundred years earlier. So they definitely have the early bird advantage. Other than that, the higher spending power and lesser travel involved translate into higher footfall for European trains. But, it’s still
commendable how Indian luxury trains have caught up. Indian luxury trains are not lagging far but they do need a strong branding exercise something similar to Agatha Christie’s book could help immensely in branding of luxury trains inIndia (laughs).
6) What makes Indian luxury train travel should be chosen rather than any
other luxury trains in the world?
Cost can be a major reason. Guests can book an 8 day tour on most revered luxury of Indian trains at only $2730 (approximately) – and that’s all costs included. Besides, I doubt any other country can provide a cultural setting as diverse as India. One of the exclusive feature of luxury train traveling in India is the cultural interactions and activities such as visit to Bishnoi Tribe in Rajasthan, High Tea and dining with Maharajas in their palaces and getting to know their past through their own account etc. Luxury Trains around the world do include sightseeing of monuments (Orient Express), wildlife excursions (Rovos Rail) etc. but none could offer the insider experiences as does Indian Luxury Train.
7) What makes Indian luxury trains standout as compared to other luxury
trains in the world?
The point discussed above do make Indian luxury trains stand out when compared to other luxury trains in the world.
Guests Dining at the Rang Mahal Restaurant of Maharajas’ Express |
Guests enjoying drinks at Safari Bar, Maharajas’ Express |
The plates are fine Limoges, edged with gold, the glasses hand-cut crystal, and the cutlery monogrammed with the letter M |
A Guest surfing books at the library in the Rajah Club, the lounge bar of Maharajas’ Express |
Guests going through the pictorial books on Maharajas of Rajasthan inside Rajah Club |
Guests are served drinks at the Rajah Club |
Guests playing board games in lounge of the train |
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2013-02-27 03:09:56
Source: http://blog.indianluxurytrains.com/2013/02/scope-of-luxury-train-travel.html
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