AERTiCKET India has officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Kochi, a move that underscores the company’s reputation for defying industry norms.
The new facility places the company’s Indian operations in a city that is neither Mumbai, Delhi, nor Bangalore—India’s traditional corporate powerhouses. For observers familiar with AERTiCKET’s trajectory, the choice is characteristic of a company that has consistently been willing to bet against conventional wisdom.
That contrarian streak was on full display in the company’s early bet on the cruise sector. When Vijay Kesavan, India Managing Director of AERTiCKET, first spoke with this correspondent in mid-2025, few could have predicted that cruisestack.ai would be powering a serious B2B cruise business before the end of the decade. At the time, the industry’s focus remained largely on consumer-facing applications.
With over 17 years of experience in the B2B travel and hospitality sector, she brings deep insight into travel trade dynamics, industry challenges and market developments. She holds an MA in English Literature and a Diploma in Journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, which underpin her strong editorial expertise. An avid nature enthusiast, she prefers outdoor and adventure-led travel, including hiking and trekking.