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| February 2016
Dear Industry Colleagues
Welcome to another edition of award winning 'Creatively Yours'.
 
February is a very important month for us in the Indian economy for this is when the Government of India releases its annual budget for the next year. Are we going to get taxed again or will we get some tax relief? Budget day is always a nervous day for all of us, but we are keeping our fingers crossed for some good news for the Indian tourism industry.
 
Indications are strong that the e-Tourist Visa system will be expanded to add more countries as well as increase its validity and make it multiple entry. The industry has made a number of representations for this and we are waiting to see what happens. Fingers are crossed. 
 
With the end of the season approaching, we are working on some special options for industry professionals to come and visit India. Under our 2016 "Be our Guest" program, we have some exciting options at very special prices. Ask us for details. 
 
We also have some great off season client offers ready for the shoulder period. Luxury India has never been so affordable. These initiatives will allow you to position the region more aggressively.
 
You shall see some new and exciting initiatives in the next season from Team Creative. New experiential inclusions, new circuits, new concepts... We take pride in our ability to make a trip to the Indian sub-continent something very different.
 
Take care,

Rajeev Kohli
Joint Managing Director

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Crafted by Creative - The Webinar Series by Creative Travel

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Our first webinar is on Thursday February 18th on "Honeymoons in India"

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AnchorWhat People are Saying
Dear Creative Travel,
 
I and my family had a fascinating trip to India and would like to thank Narayan for planning and organizing such a great trip. All the Creative employees, transfers, guides and drivers were so efficient, friendly and knowledgeable that we always felt very well taken care of. 
 
Thank you so much,
 
Dan Delmar
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Holi - 24th March
Holi is a religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Holi is considered as second biggest festival on Hindu calendar after Diwali. Holi is also known as festival of Colors. 
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Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary – A Hidden Treasure
The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest in Assam. It derives its name from the Hollong Tree that forms the upper canopy of the forest. Although the park is well connected yet due to lack of knowledge about the area it is not as popular with tourists. 
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India  
   
Museo Camera: Gurgaon’s Stunning Vintage Camera Museum
Museo Camera, a vintage camera museum, showcases analogue cameras from over a century-long period, grown out of the personal collection of visual historian and celebrated photographer, Aditya Arya.
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Kerala’s Ramayana-themed park is nearly ready
Kerala’s long list of tourist attractions is set to get longer (and taller) when the Jatayu Nature Park opens early next year.  The 65-acre park will boast a 200ft-long sculpture of Jatayu, the mythical vulture from Ramayana who was slain while trying to rescue Sita from Ravana.
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Bhutan  
   
Bhutan helicopter services launched
In the event of any emergencies requiring rotary air support, Bhutan’s first helicopter will be able to respond. 
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India  
   
Delhi's Oberoi hotel to take 2 years off for facelift
The iconic Oberoi hotel - a landmark in the heart of Delhi for the last 50 years - will be shut down for major renovation from April 1. 
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Mumbai’s GVK Lounge crowned world’s best
The lavish GVK Lounge at Terminal 2 of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been named the World’s Leading Airport Lounge – First Class 2015 at the recently held World Travel Awards in Morocco.
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First look: Vivanta by Taj – Guwahati
Guwahati, the hub of the northeast, has a new Taj property, aimed at business and leisure travellers.

 
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Sri Lanka  
   
Chena Huts, Yala - Sri Lanka, The Deep South 
Chena Huts is the first luxury safari lodge to open near Yala National Park in December 2015. It’s the latest venture by Uga Escapes who have launched some of Sri Lankas most luxurious and unique properties over the last few years (Ullagalla, Jungle Beach and Uga Bay). 
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New York Post lists Ananthara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka one of the top hotels to visit in 2016
Sri Lanka's soon to be opened Ananthara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is listed by The New York Post as one of the top 19 hotels to visit in 2016.
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AnchorAviation News
Air India introduces on the spot payment for upgrade 
Air India has introduced a scheme to upgrade passengers on the basis of spot payment of cash at airports.  

 
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Better air connectivity to Bengaluru from Namma Kudla starting March
Come March and there will be a flight to the state capital every two hours from this coastal city.
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In This Edition
Where You Can Find Us Next
Creative News
What People are Saying About Us
Festival News
News From The Jungle
Destination News
Hotel News
Aviation News
Recipe of the Month
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Fish Cutlets
The Fish Cutlet recipe is very easy to make. It can be served as an appetizer, snack or a side dish. Click here to read the recipe.
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