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Creative News -
World Travel Award 2015, Vote for Creative Travel
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What People are saying about us -
Bill and Ceri Gavin, April 2015
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India News - SITE Global
Conference 2015
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Destination News -
India Eases Visa Processing, India's fastest train completes
final test run in record time, Two otter species spotted in Goa......
and more
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Hotel News - Sun Siyam plots
largest resort in the Maldives, InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram
Resort to open late 2015....and more
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Aviation News - Air India
to start New Delhi-Colombo flights, Air Pegasus to launch Bengaluru-Madurai
service on June 26....and more
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Indian Recipe of the month
- Rice Kheer
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It’s about trust, continuity and reliability...... for
38 years we have honored the trust our clients & partners have
placed in us across India and the subcontinent. We have never
let a partner down and never will.
That is why we are humbled and honored to have been nominated
for a 5th year running as "India's Leading Destination Management
Company"; "Asia's Leading Destination Management Company" and for
the second time as "India's Leading Luxury Travel Agency"
You helped us over the last
three years with your support and make a humble request for that
support this year as well.
Every organisation needs a soul, a mission, a foundation.
To us, business is about building relationships. Our partners are
our family, not numbers. Our travellers are guests not
clients. We do not want to be the largest company in India, just
the best. We hold close to our hearts the values of integrity, of
partnership, of quality and of trust - trust of our employees,
of our partners, of our travellers.
Some things are just never to be compromised.
We owe our success to all partners and to the 150 team
members who toil for our guests across the Indian subcontinent.
We are proud of our history and the future it gives us. Read more
about us at www.creative.travel
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What they think about us .... |
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We at Creative track
guest 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. This is an excerpt from one of the lovely
messages we get :
Bill and Ceri Gavin
April, 2015
We certainly had a most memorable time in India
and Nepal - made more special by your commitment to providing us
with the best possible guidance as our trip progressed - and, of
course, the friendly and sociable group of travel colleagues who
also made our time together such a positive experience.
Our extension trip to Amritsar was a further memorable
experience. We visited the Sikh Golden Temple both in the evening
as the holy book was "put to bed" (a wonderful occasion as our guide
got us up and close to the ceremony) and then witnessing
the great number of pilgrims the next day, many of whom were making
their special visit to the temple from outside Amritsar. The other
great experience was travelling some 25 kilometres to the Pakistan
border to witness the flag lowering ceremony - we were amazed at
the numbers attending the ceremony (which happens every
day) from the Indian side of the border. There were specially constructed
grandstands to accommodate what we estimated to be at least 5,000
people, if not more. By comparison the Pakistan side was quite sparsely
populated. Leading up to the ceremony itself there was loud patriotic
music (both sides competing for the loudest music), flag waving,
dancing and then specially uniformed soldiers on both sides indulging
in exaggerated marching routines, all of which took up to an hour
before the flags were actually lowered. It was a fine end to our
Indian holiday.
We will not soon forget India and all that it has to offer.
Our best wishes
Bill and Ceri Gavin |
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We are
really excited to announce that India will host the 2015 SITE Global
Conference from 23 – 25 October 2015. This is the first time
such a major incentive industry event has happened in our country
and an amazing opportunity for the Indian tourism industry to network
with global buyers & players in the incentive industry and also
enhance their skills with world class education. SITE or the Society
for Incentive Travel Excellence is the global association for
the incentive travel industry. Headquartered in Chicago, SITE has
grown since its inception 40 years ago to nearly 2,000 members in
88 countries with 29 local and regional chapters. Read
more on the conference here…
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India Eases Visa Processing
The director of India tourism, Toronto is welcoming India’s
decision to begin offering Canadians electronic tourist visas from
May, a decision which greatly eases the process.
The new visas are available at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html,
eliminating the need for sometimes inconvenient visits
to India diplomatic missions.
You can sit in your office and log in to the visa site
and pay online as well. Canada was one of the dozen of countries
India decided should be entitled to electronic visas.
Tour operators that send people to India frequently complained
that the old system of getting visas was a disincentive for people
to visit India.
Ease of entry into a country encourages trade missions,
special interest groups and independent travellers. Removing the
inconvenient need to give up your passport for days of
visa processing and replacing it with an online process means India
has stepped into the future of tourism.
The electronic tourist visas are good for 30 days, with
some of those attending the Toronto event suggesting the government
should lengthen them, making the country more attractive to long-stay
visitors. The new visas come as Air Canada’s upcoming direct Toronto-Delhi
service draws closer. The direct 13.5 hour service is expected
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Steffi Graf
to promote God's Own Country, Ayurveda
Kerala Tourism
has roped in tennis legend Steffi Graf for endorsing its
upcoming campaign to promote Ayurveda.
The 46-year-old, who has 22 Grand Slam singles titles to
her credit, will endorse print campaigns and television commercials
to promote Ayurveda in national and international tourist circuits.
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UP government to add 17 viewing points for the
Taj Mahal
According to Amita Verma for The Asian Age, the Akhilesh
Yadav government has decided to set up 17 more viewing points for
the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh (UP) in order to enable tourists
to view the monument of love from different angles. The additional
viewing points are expected to boost tourist interest in the Taj
Mahal, especially on days the monument is closed to public.
The Taj Mahal, it may be recalled, is closed for tourists
on Fridays when Juma prayers are held inside. The new viewing points
will allow tourists to view the Taj Mahal from different angles
even on these days. read
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Government
to go ahead with seaplane service
The government is gearing up to launch seaplane operations
in the State. The Cabinet on Wednesday decided to go ahead
with the project which had gone into hibernation since the inaugural
flight in June 2013.
Briefing the media after a Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister
Oommen Chandy said the government had initiated discussions with
several companies that had come forward to operate the service.
He said efforts were on to clear the apprehensions of the
fishermen opposing the project and come to a consensus on launching
the ambitious project. He added that the proposed service would
skirt water bodies where fishermen had raised objections citing
disruption of inland fishing activities. read
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India's fastest train completes final
test run in record time
The sixth and final trial for Gatimaan Express, the first
semi high-speed train service between Delhi and Agra, was completed
on Tuesday, during which the train covered the 195-km journey in
115 minutes, clocking a maximum speed of 160-plus kmph.
Prime Minister Narednra Modi is expected to flag off the train,
touted to be the country's fastest, in the second week of June.
Equipped with a 5,400HP electric locomotive and 12 modern
coaches, the train, however, arrived 10 minutes late as it was expected
to cover the journey in about 105 minutes. read
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Two
otter species spotted in Goa
Otter sightings are rare with footage of the small mammal
grooming, defecating and resting, even rarer. Wild Otters, a group
formed in September last year has been carrying out extensive
conservation-oriented research on the shy and elusive mammal in
the state.
In collaboration with Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, the group
has been tracking down and geographically mapping the otter population
and studying its behaviour. read
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IRCTC to upgrade
passenger amenities at Varanasi & Mumbai stations
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai and Varanasi,
two of the busiest stations in India, will undergo a major facelift
with upgraded passenger amenities and a swankier look under the
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives being launched
by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).
Under the MoU signed, IRCTC will undertake upgradation
of amenities at the two high-profile stations, including clean toilets,
potable water and first aid/medical facilities, besides more wheel
chairs, luggage trolleys and golf carts. While IRCTC will finance
the development of the infrastructure facilities, operation and
maintenance will be undertaken by the Railways, stated
a release.
IRCTC is among the five major ‘ratna’ PSUs of the Ministry
of Railways which have been tasked with improving the profile and
passenger amenities at ten major stations under their CSR plans.
The two stations are important not only because of their high-profile
image but also because they are extremely important from the tourism
point of view, he pointed out. “While Mumbai is the commercial capital
of India, Varanasi is a prominent religious place, and both
the stations attract huge footfalls. We will strive to make travelling
a pleasant experience for rail passengers by upgrading facilities
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Dev Shree,
Deogarh, Rajasthan - Opening October 2015
Having created the wonder that was Deogarh Mahal all those
years ago, Shatrunjai and Bhavna have had a bit of ‘time out’ from
running hotels but are now back with a vengeance and it’s great
to know that two of the best hosts in Rajasthan will soon
be back to welcoming guests in their very special new home. Dev
Shree is will have a soft opening (for press and fam trips) in July
but will not be fully functional / open for paying guests
until October 2015. read
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InterContinental
Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort to open late 2015
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management
agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels for the InterContinental Chennai
Mahabalipuram Resort, which will launch later this year.
Located along the picturesque beachfront on East Coast
Road in the south of Chennai, the 106-key luxury resort is just
30km from Chennai International Airport.
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IHG unveils
its first Holiday Inn in Chandigarh Panchkula
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened Holiday
Inn Chandigarh Panchkula - its first hotel in Chandigarh and 10th
Holiday Inn hotel in India. Located on the Kalka Shimla Highway,
the hotel provides easy access to a number of tourist attractions
as well as commercial hubs, making it a great choice for both
business and leisure travellers. There is a special opening rate
for guests from Rs 4300 per night for bookings from now until August
31, 2015. read
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Starwood brings iconic St.
Regis brand to Maldives
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc today announced
the signing of an agreement with Residency Resorts Malé Private
Limited, part of the Chennai-based leading property developer, Appaswamy
Group, to debut the renowned St. Regis brand in the Maldives. Set
to open in 2016, The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives will bring
the brand’s hallmark luxury services to one of the world’s
most magnificent destinations, ideally s ituated on the private
Vommuli Island in the Dhaalu Atoll.
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Sun Siyam plots largest
resort in the Maldives
Dhigurah Island in the Maldives is set to become home to
the largest tourism project in the country, with 14 room categories
and 15 F&B outlets when completed.
Speaking at the Hospitality Investment Conference Indian
Ocean in Colombo last week, chairman and managing director of Sun
Siyam, Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, announced plans for new properties
in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
This included the 600-room resort on Dhigurah island currently
in development, to boast 14 different room categories, 15 F&B
outlets, family-friendly accommodations, and an underwater
restaurant and wine cellar when it is finished. read
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Air India to start New Delhi-Colombo
flights
Indian flag carrier Air India is launching new daily service
linking capitals New Delhi and Colombo, starting from June 15.
According to Thanuja Lankatilaka, general manager at Indu
Sky Aviation, Air India’s GSA in Colombo, an Airbus A321 will be
deployed on this route with 170 economy seats and 12 business class
seats. Flights depart Colombo at 08.20 while return journeys depart
New Delhi at 12.05 daily.
News of the new service first broke in March this year
when Indian prime minister Narendra Modi came to Sri Lanka, announcing
a new Air India flight from New Delhi to Colombo and visas on
arrival for Sri Lankan nationals, said Lankatilaka.
The service is Air India’s second Sri Lankan flight, as
it currently flies daily between Colombo and Chennai. SriLankan
Airlines and India’s Jet Airways and SpiceJet also offer flights
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Air Pegasus to launch Bengaluru-Madurai
service on June 26
As per an IANS report, low-cost carrier Air Pegasus will
begin flying from Bengaluru, Karnataka to Madurai in Tamil Nadu
from June 26, spreading its footprint to the fourth city across
South India in its venture to provide direct air connectivity to
Tier-II cities.
"We will operate a 66-seat twin engine turboprop ATR-72
thrice a week initially on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Bengaluru
with a return flight on same day," Shyson Thomas, Managing
Director, Air Pegasus said in a statement on Sunday. read
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Indian
Recipe of the month...... |
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Rice Kheer
Rice Kheer is a dessert popularly
made during the festive season all over India.
Click here to read the recipe
of this thick and creamy rice dessert flavoured with fragrant
cardamom powder.
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