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<< March 2008 |
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Welcome
to another edition of "Creatively Yours", the newsletter from Creative
Travel India Dear Industry Colleagues : February was a quiet season for us in India. The season is wrapping up and now we are getting ready for summer. I do however want to highlight here a situation we have at Delhi's airport. Update on Delhi Airport
Delhi's Indira Gandhi
International Airport is undergoing a major transformation to make it a
world class airport by 2010 when Delhi hosts the Commonwealth games.
The airport was privatized last year and the new operators are working
around the clock to upgrade the existing terminals. There is a
considerable amount of work going on and unfortunately that is
disrupting operations, especially in the international departures terminal. Please
advise your clients that check-in times are taking longer than normal
as are the time taken to clear immigration and security. This will last
for another few months. We are going to be taking all clients to the
airport earlier than normal to compensate for these delays. We would
encourage you to include a note of the airport renovation in your
documentation to your clients. You can read more about the project at -
http://www.newdelhiairport.in/
If you would like to explore how we can
help you make India a special destination to sell this summer, let us
know. We have some amazing deals from our partners like the Taj group
and Oberoi hotels and more. |
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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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Plan it! handles Microbicides 2008 Our conference team, Plan it ! meetings & Conferences just finished handling a very prestigious event. The biannual international Microbicides 2008 Conference was held at New Delhi from Sunday February 24th to Wednesday 27th, 2008. It is for the first time that the meeting would be held in the Asian region. The earlier meetings were held at Washington DC in 2000, Antwerp in 2002, London in 2004, and Cape Town in 2006. The Conference started with an Opening Ceremony on 24th February 2008 at which politicians, policy makers, high profile figures in HIV / AIDS and international media were present. This was a very important event in the international calendar on AIDS research. Creative Travel is privileged to have been selected as the official PCO to handle this event.. |
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| Guest Comment of the Month | ||
| 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. These are some of them : Friday, February 22, 2008 From - Alan Pountney To - Krishan Dogra Hi Krishan, We're back home now, having had the most wonderful time in India and it gives me real pleasure to tell you what wonderful service we received from you and all your staff. I cannot tell you how glad I am that we took the decison to take your offer of the cars and drivers - people like ourselves (who had never been to India) simply can have no idea of the difficulties involved in getting around, catching trains, finding the way....... The drivers were first rate - not only that but pleasant and informed company too. Our greetings please to Ashok and Harmish in particular, they really made our holiday and everything ran frankly like clockwork. Not only on time: but with charm as well. The guides also were fine - having a good knowledge of their particular specialities, expressed on each occassion in good English . In short: we cannot praise your services and your company highly enough and really do look forward to coming again. Lastly, please feel very free to use this e mail as a reference to any new clients if it is useful to you. Feel free also to give them our e mail address - we would be more than delighted to offer a strong reference. With best wishes Alan and Daniela Pountney UK |
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| New Hyderabad airport is now ready for landing The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad, on the outskirts of Hyderabad recently received its first commercial test flights ahead of the start of commercial operations from March 16. The new international airport is about 25-30 km from Hyderabad, and will be formally inaugurated on March 14. Commercial operations will commence two days later. The first commercial airline to take off on midnight of March 15 is reported to be the German carrier Lufthansa. The new Hyderabad airport has been built by Hyderabad International Airport Limited (HIAL), a public-private joint venture between GMR Group (63 per cent), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (11 per cent) and the state government of Andhra Pradesh and Airports Authority of India (AAI), which hold 13 per cent each. The 105,300 square meter terminal, with an initial capacity to handle 12 million passengers a year, is now ready. Eventually, the airport will be close to 900,000 square meters and will be able to handle 50 million passengers. |
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| New Bengaluru International Airport at
Devanahalli The new Bengaluru International Airport at Devanahalli will put Bangalore city on the global destination and offer travelers facilities comparable with the best international airports. The airport will offer quality services and facilities, which will ensure the comfort and ease of travel for all concerned. The airport is scheduled to get operational from 30th March 2008. The airport is approximately 40 kms. from Bangalore. |
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| Boat Show Sri Lanka 2008 Boat Show Sri Lanka 2008, the first ever boat show to be held in the country has promised to set sail for the horizons of an ever developing industry which will make history by opening up new frontiers in leisure boating, marine and industrial vessels. The unique and diversified exhibition will be held at the BMICH from June 8 to 10. It targets stakeholders from the leisure, marine, tourism, fishing, and other related industries. The Boat Show has received unmatched support from the state and the commercial sectors for potential investments. |
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| Nepal Nepal to rename Everest Airport after Sir Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay Nepal's Cabinet has formally agreed to rename the only airport in the Mount Everest region Tenzing-Hillary after the first men to scale the world's highest peak more than five decades ago. The Cabinet decided that the airport would be named after Sir Edmund Hillary, who died last month aged 88, and his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay. Hillary and Tenzing, a Sherpa, reached the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Lukla airport, situated at 2,800 meters (9,200 feet), serves as the gateway for thousands of trekkers and mountaineers who visit Everest every year. The Sherpa community reveres Hillary, not just for his landmark climb but also for founding the Himalayan Trust, which has built 27 schools, two hospitals and 12 clinics around Mount Everest. Thousands of people, mainly Sherpas, have benefited from the trust's projects. International |
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| Myanmar lures tourists with reopening of ancient palace In an attempt to entice tourists to the military-ruled country, Myanmar's Ministry of Culture has reopened the Thiri Zeya Bumi Bagan Golden Palace. The palace, whose reconstruction began several years ago, is one of the most impressive remnants of the ancient city of Bagan, which flourished as a Buddhist center from the 11th to the 13th centuries. The site spreads across 80 kilometers and encompasses over 2,000 ruins. Myanmar hopes that the reopening will inject a much-needed boost to the country's tourism, which took a heavy hit after the violence that erupted following last fall's pro-democracy rallies. |
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| Taj Hotels unveils its new property - The Gateway Hotel MG
Road, Vijaywada Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh and is located on the banks of river Krishna, bounded by the Indrakeeladri hills on the west and the Budameru canal on the north. It is also known as the financial capital of Andhra Pradesh. As the tallest structure across Vijayawada and adjoining areas, The Gateway Hotel, Vijayawada features panoramic views of the hills and the Krishna River. Centrally located in the business district of the city, the hotel is only 25 minutes from the domestic airport and 15 minutes from the railway station. The hotel has 108 rooms and 12 suites done in an elegant & contemporary design. All rooms have Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, LCD TV, electronic safe, tea/coffee maker, minibar and DVD on request. |
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| Fortune Select Exotica opens in Navi Mumbai Situated in Vashi, one of the most developed nodes of the city, Fortune Select Exotica takes pride in its exclusively appointed rooms, offering modern best in class amenities with warm personalized service. All the 85 rooms at the hotel including 50 Standard Rooms, 19 Fortune Club Rooms, 8 Fortune Club Exotica Rooms and 8 Suites have been tastefully done up in contemporary style décor. The rooms are spacious and contemporary and are well equipped with a complete range of amenities including mini bar, LCD TV, electronic safe, wi-fi connectivity, tea / coffee making facilities and much more. |
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| Diphlu River Lodge at Kaziranga National Park now open
for business Diphlu River Lodge, uniquely-located in prime position directly opposite the river and Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site, has now opened. Its 8 air-conditioned double rooms in cottages of bamboo and thatch on stilts provide accommodation in idyllic surroundings. Bamboo walkways over paddy fields lead to the bamboo and thatch cottages near the river and to the spacious machan, with air-conditioned sitting and dining areas, large verandah with high thatched ceiling and fireplace for chilly winter evenings. The spacious cottage interiors have been individually designed to make full use of local materials and artifacts and are charmingly furnished with comfortable beds and sofas. A further 4 cottages, differently designed with tented roofs under thatch, are also being constructed further along the river bank. |
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| The Tea Meadows - colonial bungalows in
Munnar are open for business The colonial history of the tea plantations of Munnar is the motif that will embellish your stay at The Tea Meadows. Tea Meadows offers slices of colonial nostalgia and an intimate embrace with nature. The properties comprise bungalows and cottages situated on an undulating tapestry of tea. Here, the colonial history of these tea plantations meets the demands of contemporary hospitality standards. It is comfort from a bygone era, the interiors wrap you in the buxom comfort of stuffed sofas, lace curtains, of warm fireplaces on a cold night, and starched linen covered dining tables and waxed wooden floors that creak in the still of the night. |
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| India's First Business Luxury Villa Hotel, Palms Hotel now
open at the Royal Palms, Mumbai Set amongst 240-acres of beautiful gardens of Royal Palms Estate, just about 7 kms from the Mumbai International airport, Palms Villa is an idyllic designed destination for those who want the best of all worlds. The villas at Palms Hotel are equipped with all the latest facilities to carry on business efficiently. There's Wi-Fi connectivity and a highly advanced business centre to ensure the smooth functioning of daily business activities. Plus, there are personalized offerings to pamper the guests. A butler is assigned to the guest round-the-clock who will take care of everything, from unpacking to arranging for their desired cuisine. Plus, every villa has a private swimming pool. And of course, there'll be all the other comforts one would expect from a unique place like Palms Hotel. Palms Hotel has 106 villas with different amenities and views. Some of the villas also have the gym and sauna facilities. In the midst of all the villas, there's a beautiful haven called The Lodge. It has an ultra-modern business centre, spa, pool and dining areas under its roof. |
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| Lemon Tree Hotel opens in East Delhi Mall,
Kaushambi Located in Kaushambi on the top floors of the East Delhi Mall (EDM), Lemon Tree Hotel is in the heart of East Delhi’s commercial and residential area (close to NH 24). This bright and airy hotel is in close proximity to Noida, Ghaziabad, Sahibabad, Pragati Maidan and ITO. The hotel is 36 kms from the international airport, 34 kms from the domestic airport and 13 kms from the railway station. The hotel offers 55 rooms and suites with a large Banquet & Meeting Center (25,000 sq.ft.). Additionally, the hotel offers a business center, a multi-cuisine coffee shop - Citrus Café, a fitness center and swimming pool. |
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| Four Seasons to debut in India Four Seasons Hotels is launching its first property in Mumbai in March. The hotel is located in the emerging Worli district, central to everything in the city. Offering the city’s most luxurious accommodations, the Hotel’s 202 generously proportioned guest rooms and suites blend classical touches of India with contemporary high tech. Large windows overlook the Arabian Sea, the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, city panoramas and Mumbai’s skyline. Escape from the city's bustle and begin a journey to total relaxation and ultimate indulgence within the eight luxuriously appointed treatment rooms of the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. |
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| Hotel Sigiriya first Hotel in Sri Lanka to calculate
Carbon Foot Print Hotel Sigiriya situated in close proximity to the world heritage site ‘Sigiriya’ with a full frontal view of the historic rock from its swimming pool has been a popular location for both local and foreign guests since its inception 34 years ago. Placed in an eight acre garden of trees the hotel has adopted green practices for over ten years and was recently revamped. During the period of nearly two years taken for refurbishing, the hotel staff from accountants to chefs attended intensive training programmes on environment and best eco friendly conservation practices. A professional conservation biologist and environmental management consultant were engaged in programmes to familiarize the hotel staff on the flora and fauna of the area, and examined how they could make their methods of operation most environmentally friendly which has resulted in hotel Sigiriya leading the way in mitigating the effect of its carbon foot print and being the first hotel in Sri Lanka to calculate its carbon foot print. |
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| The Dutch House wins top travel trade accolade Destination Galle, continued to be a winner this season and ‘The Dutch House’ being listed under Conde Nast Traveller’s Gold List for 2008 was an added fillip to the destination. The Hotel was also the choice of the Readers’ Award for ‘Preferred Hotels of the World’ 2007 a reward for excellence in style and service earned for the second year running. |
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| Newsletters
from the past: February 2008, January 2008, November 2007, October 2007, August 2007, July 2007, June 2007, 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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