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<< June 2007 |
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Welcome
to another edition of "Creatively Yours", the newsletter from Creative
Travel India |
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Established in 1977, Creative Travel has grown to be among India's leading Destination Management Companies covering all of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Tibet. This region is a special place for travelers and our vast experience in handling clients from all over the world allows us to create the most memorable programs for you. |
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| Creative News | ||
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Watch this space for a special announcement
that will be sent next week. We have something proud to celebrate :-) Also, see our new section below - "Personally Experienced". This month we talk about the Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Resort.
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| Summer Sale from Creative Travel | ||
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Enjoy
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| Special Offer from Creative Travel & Oberoi Hotels | ||
| Oberoi Hotels & Resorts invite you on a journey of
discovery. Escape to fabulous resorts in locations where spectacular
landscapes, historical wonders, magnificent beaches and wild adventure
promise to create memories for a lifetime. Luxurious settings,
impeccable service, international cuisine and pampering spa treatments
come together to create the perfect holiday. Oberoi Exotic Vacations Experience Royal Indian Hospitality at an incredible value for 8 to 12 nights and have the flexibility of creating your own itinerary as per your preferences. Celebrate rare marine life in a secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh where you buy 5 nights and get 2 extra nights with our compliments. For details and reservations please email us. |
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| Special Offer from Creative Travel & Taj Hotels | ||
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May - September 2007 Taj Hotels has launched a special deal for the traveler who wants to stay in some of their unique properties. There are 3 options for the guests : 1) Flexible Itineraries - Incredible Royal Escapes 8 night offer - using a minimum of 2 nights at either The Taj Mahal Delhi or Taj Mahal Palace & Towers, Mumbai, and the balance totaling upto 6 nights in any of the 3 Grand Palaces in, Jaipur, Udaipur or Jodhpur. Guests can extend their stay at any of the hotels as per the Individual per night Hotel offers given. 2) Fixed itineraries - There are 2 itineraries for the guests to choose from - Incredible Golden Triangle and Incredible Dream Escapes . The minimum number of nights indicated in each of the itineraries is mandatory, however guests can extend their stay at any of the hotels as per the Individual per night Hotel offers given. 3) Individual Hotel offers - These are per night rates at various hotels and the minimum length of stay is 1 night. So guests can make their own itinerary. For details and reservations please email us. |
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| Client Comment of the Month | ||
| We at Creative track client feedback very carefully. Each evaluation form gives us an insight on our operations and allows us to constantly refine our service delivery process. Now and then we get a few letters that brighten up our days. These are some of them : From - Leonie To - Pallavi, Dimple and Rajeev Dear Pallavi, Dimple and Rajeev, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all; I went straight from India to Athens where I am running a conference for 100 people. Email is not working too well so it has taken me a few days to work through all my new mail!. Suffice to say I am still pretty tired from the trip last week although I am filled with amazing memories and am so happy everything went so well. Each and every visit/trip exceeded my expectations and those of my group. My colleague Mike King was so impressed with Creative Travel. Click here to read more... |
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| Destination News | ||
| Rickshaws pull out, buses move in There has been a new rule introduced in Delhi's Old Delhi area where the symbolic cycle rickshaws have been banned from the main Chandini Chowk area. This was the area where we had our clients do a cycle rickshaw ride through the hustling bustling streets of Old Delhi. We are investigating alternate route options, but at this time the rickshaw rides will be discontinued. Residents and even shopkeepers - initially unhappy with the idea - are now satisfied with the government's latest act of decongesting Chandni Chowk. Click here to read more...
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| Incredible India makes it to global Top 10 brands Brand India is shining metaphor of authenticity, history, art & culture, business, shopping and value. It is natural to gauge the gung-ho halo around India as a brand these days. Click here to read more... |
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| High Court wants
6-ft-high wall around Ranthambore All encroachments in the eco-sensitive zone of the Ranthambhore National Park will be removed and a six foot-high wall built around the park, as per the Rajasthan High Court's guidelines issued on Friday for the protection of tigers in the park. Click here to read more...
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| Kashmir set for "inflow" of golf tourists Kashmir is becoming an increasingly popular destination for golf tourism. According to officials in the capital of Srinagar could see a rise in golf tourists following a recently successful tournament at the 18-hole Royal Spring Golf Course, which is now part of India's national golf circuit. Chief Minister for Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad. "More such tournaments will result in more inflow of people into Kashmir, both from India and abroad." He added that Kashmir offers a number of golf courses throughout Srinagar and Gulmarg, offering golf tourists the opportunity to play from April to November, with a course at Gulmarg, at some 3,730 metres above sea level reported to be the highest green golf course anywhere in the world. |
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| Buddhist tourist map excites tourism authorities The scenic Kashmir Valley in India has finally woken up to its lesser known Buddhist legacies to attract tourists from across the world. Kashmir plans to revamp the Buddhist heritage of the valley to target tourists from South East Asia. The idea is to open up the centuries-old Buddhist places of worship in the valley to foreign and Indian tourists who throng the Buddhist-dominated region of Ladakh. The tourism department will develop a Buddhist circuit of Kashmir. The Indian government has earmarked Rs.20 million for the first phase of preservation and developmental plans of two monasteries in Kashmir. The state had also approached the Archaeological Survey of India for the preservation of Buddhist heritage sites. It is believed Buddhist tourism could yield India $1 billion annually in the next five years. Star Cruises to cruise from Mumbai to international destinations Star Cruises is planning to start special cruises next season (October 2007) to various international destinations from Mumbai to tap the growing cruise tourism market in India. The company is also now gearing up for chartering out their cruise for corporate and individuals for special occasions like marriage, family functions besides board meetings and sale and marketing conferences on board. |
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| The City Palace complex, Udaipur is location to two film
shoots Recently two high profile movies were shot within the compound of The City Palace complex, in Udaipur. The first movie 'The Timeless Mystery' was filmed at The Manek Chowk in early April. The movie is a short dramatized documentary, shot in the 1930s style about the photographer Burton Holmes (1892 - 1952). The second movie 'The Ship of Dreams' was filmed at various locations within The City Palace complex. Written by Barbara Engelke the film will be presented by Polyphone Film. |
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| New luxury train in Karnataka soon Karnataka is all set to launch south India’s first luxury train that will take tourists through the rich natural and cultural heritage of the state. The weeklong tour starting from Bangalore will include the palaces of Mysore, ancient temples of Hassan, Belur, Halebid and Hospet, the Jain pilgrimage site of Shravanbelagola, the world heritage site of Hampi, Dandeli wildlife sanctuary and finally, the beaches of neighboring Goa. The launch of the luxury train is scheduled for 1 November when the state celebrates its 51st foundation day. The train, likely to be named the “Golden Chariot”, will be have a spa and gymnasium, restaurant coaches, TV lounges, conference coach and internet connectivity. Sri Lanka New Tourist Police Division set up to enhance services to tourists As part of Sri Lanka Tourism’s product enhancement strategy, the Ministry of Tourism, Sri Lanka Tourist Board and the Police Department have come together to establish a new Police Division with its head office at the premises of the Sri Lanka Tourist Board. Its functions include the re-establishment of a network of tourist police stations or units, at key tourist areas to ensure that all tourists, both local and foreign are able to have hassle free and enjoyable holiday experiences in |
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| Nepal hotels, casinos flourish, 43% rise in tourist
turnout With the security situation improving after the Maoists joined the government ending a decade-long insurgency, the inflow of foreign tourists to Nepal has increased by a whopping 43 per cent in the first five months of the year. Nepal's casinos and hotels, the major sources of foreign exchange for the country, are seeing a huge rush of tourists these days. The number of foreign visitors increased by 43 per cent in the first five months (January-May) of 2007 as compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, according to latest data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). |
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| Tibet Travel to Tibet to get tougher for foreigners China has tightened restrictions on travel by foreigners in the restive Himalayan region of Tibet after five American activists unfurled a banner at the foot of Mount Everest to protest against the staging of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The new rules came into effect after the week-long May Day holiday, according to an official with the state-run China Travel Service in Lhasa, the Tibetan capital. The restrictions will also stop foreigners applying for a permit to enter the region from the office of the Tibetan travel bureau in the southwestern city of Chengdu, from where there are direct flights to Lhasa. All travel must now be approved by the head office in Lhasa, which operates under police supervision. Tibetan authorities had hoped that the new train service would boost tourism. But the new rules could cool the enthusiasm of foreign tourists if they are limited to visiting Lhasa and are then forced to complete complex procedures in order to leave the city, even as part of a tour group. |
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| Miles & More partners with the Taj Hotels Resorts
and Palaces Miles & More members will now be able to enjoy award miles during their stay at any one of the accommodations of the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. This is the first tie-up that Miles & More has with an Indian hotel chain and members will now be able to accrue miles while enjoying an unforgettable blend of typical Indian hospitality, world-class service, and modern luxury. Miles & More is the frequent flyer programme of Lufthansa, Adria Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air One, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Luxair and Swiss. |
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| Hotel Leela among Global Challengers Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts is among eight Indian Companies listed by Standard & Poor global rating agency based in New York as among the best challengers of 2007. Standard & Poor, the most respected name in performance ratings, spotted 300 companies world-wide that can pose a challenge to the world’s leading companies in their respective fields. In India Standard & Poor identified seven companies last year and eight this year to include the Leela. Last year three Indian commercial banks featured in the Standard & Poor rating. This year no bank is listed. Standard & Poor drew up this year’s list on the basis of market capitalization which has to be in the range of $ 500 million to $ 5 billion. They also need to post price appreciation for three years in a row. These companies also need to post a growth in their earnings per share and the number of employees. |
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| Muthoot Plaza adjudged the best The Muthoot Plaza, a business class hotel owned by the Muthoot Pappachan Group, has been awarded the Hotel of the Year Award-2007 instituted by Sarovar Hotels, India''s fourth largest hotel chain which manages 36 hotels across the country and overseas. The award, said to be one of the highest accreditations in Indian hospitality industry, was given to Muthoot Plaza at a ceremony held in Indore. ''It is a moment of immense pride as the Muthoot Plaza competed with the finest hotels in the five star category across the country,'' said John Muthoot, chairman and managing director of the Group. Muthoot Plaza scored over two luxury hotels in Mumbai and Hyderabad to win the final round of the competition. The parameters for the award included average room rate, occupancy, service standards, proactive marketing and initiatives for introducing improvements, among others things. |
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| Ginger Hotel launches its Nashik property The Indian Hotels Company Limited's (IHCL) subsidiary, Roots Corporation, has launched its 'Smart Basics' Hotel, 'GINGER', at Satpur MIDC at Nashik in Maharashtra. The 101-room hotel will have all modern comforts along with Ginger's special features, including Smart Space, Safe Zone, gymnasium, meeting room and self check-in kiosk. Ginger Nashik will also house a Cafe Coffee Day outlet that will be accessible to in-house as well as outside guests. Nashik has international quality vineyards and is emerging as an industrial city. It currently has five three-star hotels but Ginger will be the first hotel from a major brand. |
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| Khandwa Haveli opens Khandwa Haveli is run by a Family of Rathores from the Erstwhile State of Bikaner. Buit in the traditional Rajput Style, there are beautifully carved balconies, attractive courtyard, open terraces, a lovely garden and comfortable with antique furnishings. Enjoy the exotic attraction of a traditional Rajasthani ambience while enjoying the luxury of modern amenities in the 20 well appointed rooms. Khandwa Haveli is located in a quiet residential colony in Jaipur. It is 5 kilometres each from the central bus stand and the railway station and 16 kilometres from the airport. Khandawa Haveli, built by Thakur Pheap Singh Rathore in 1918 A.D, was built with the aim of providing accommodation to their all VIP guests who visited Jaipur. |
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| Orange County in Kabini opens On the banks of the Kabini river, in the land of the Kadukuruba tribe of Nagarhole Forest in Karnataka, Orange County has built a resort – in authentic tribal village style. Kabini, a pristine paradise, is home to some of the most exotic wildlife like the wild elephants, bison, wild dogs, sambhar deer, spotted deer, tigers, leopards, panthers. Surrounded on three sides by the Kabini river, Orange County offers two kinds of tribal themed accommodation, both featuring a spacious bedroom, bathroom, a separate living room and two sit-outs designed in the inimitable style of the Kadukurba homes. The hotel will open in July. |
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| Thilanka Resort & Spa opens Surrounded by mountains, paddy fields, flowing rivers and wilderness, the Thilanka Resort & Spa is a brand new luxurious hotel, located a few minutes away from the town of Dambulla. Centrally located, this is an ideal property from which to experience the ancient heritage sites of the Cultural Triangle. Dambulla is a 3.5 hour drive from the city of Colombo. The resort is situated on a 25-acre estate filled with fruit, spices and paddy - a tropical oasis with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. There are 12 deluxe rooms housed in three separate two-storey villas, each with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. |
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| Carlson Hotels signs Park Plaza in
Lahore Carlson Hotels has signed a Park Plaza hotel in Lahore, the second most populated city in Pakistan. Owned by the Rehman Group, the Park Plaza Lahore. The Park Plaza Lahore is centrally located on MM Alam Road, surrounded by a range of shopping malls, retail stores, markets and the city’s top restaurants. The hotel site is just minutes from the Liberty Market and the Hafeez Center, Lahore’s famous technology bazaar, also known as the biggest computer market in Pakistan. The old historical city of Lahore is located just 10km away from the hotel. The hotel will feature 172 guestrooms and suites. There will be an all-day dining outlet, two specialty restaurants, a health club and spa, a swimming pool and a 24-hour business centre with two meeting rooms. The hotel will also have function rooms to meet banquets and conference needs. The hotel is scheduled to open in September 2007. |
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| Recipe of the month | ||
| Curd Triangles This is a zero oil cooking recipe for good health made from bread and yogurt as main ingredients. Click here to read the recipe...
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| Newsletters from the past: May 2007, March 2007, February 2007, January 2007, December 2006, November 2006, October 2006, September 2006, August 2006, June 2006, May 2006, April 2006, March 2006, February 2006, January 2006, November 2005, October 2005, September 2005. |
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