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Dear Industry Colleagues
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
It’s peak travel season in India! We are at the end of what has been a very interesting year in tourism for many across the world. Our year end review will be out soon. Winter is creeping in gradually with temperatures falling. Our guest arrivals are picking up with the season getting into full swing of things.
We are also excited to be meeting many of our partners in ILTM Cannes very soon. The last show of the year.
In this edition, read on about a hike in monument entrances fees in Bhutan; updates to visa rules; a new viewing point to see the Taj Mahal in the moon light; and some exciting upcoming winter festivals of India.
Best Regards &
Have a Creative Day!
Rajeev Kohli
Joint Managing Director
engage@creative.travel
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TOP STORIES
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Tourism council of Bhutan to increase fee for monuments
The Tourism Council of Bhutan said on November 5th announced that the entrance fee for monuments across Bhutan would be raised starting January 2020.
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Emiratis to get India visa on arrival
Facility available at six international airports.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Dear Rajeev
There are not many words to express the feeling of my friends, coming back from India. You know you did it and I don’t have to detail everything once again. It was just one of the best trips we’ve ever had, so it will be difficult for any other destination or DMC to beat it in future occasions. The most unforgettable aspect has been the great personal attention and care by you, Deepali, the whole team at Creative and the overall great reception by all hotels. Please extend my most sincere thanks to everybody involved in making our journey this great success, from drivers and helpers to everybody on the service chain.
I hope to retribute your fantastic hospitality and friendship soon in Brazil. Please bring Deepali with you!
THANK YOU MY FRIEND!
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Kumbhalgarh Festival
1st – 3rd Dec. 2019
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Hot Air Balloon Festival
Entire month of December
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Bishnupur Festival
27th – 31st Dec. 2019
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DESTINATION NEWS
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Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio launches online ILP for tourists
“The launch of online ILP for tourists is also going to be another important step in the state government’s march towards e-Governance” said Abhijit Sinha.
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Kozhikode all set to get swanky beach street food hub; Kerala’s first
The aim is to provide foodies with world-class eating facilities and develop more interest in the street food of the state, with a focus on city specialities.
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Karnataka’s Golden Chariot train to restart operations from March 2020
India’s super luxurious Golden Chariot train will begin its operations from March 2020, as per the announcement made by the Indian Railways on Tuesday.
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Taj Mahal under Moon Light: Mehtab Bagh Taj view point opens for tourists
The tourists can now view the Taj Mahal from morning 7-10 am and evening 7-10 pm.
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HOTEL NEWS
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First Hyatt Hotel Opens in Himachal Pradesh State with Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
Surrounded by mountains and lush forests, Hyatt Regency is now ready to offer it’s insightful services.
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IHG Signs With Jindal Holidays for New Holiday Inn Resort in Corbett, Ramnagar
The hotel will feature 100 keys and is expected to be operational by Q1 2023.
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The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in The Dynamic Metropolis of Pune, India
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has launched The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, the second hotel in India from the iconic luxury hotel brand.
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AVIATION NEWS
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Vistara begins Mumbai-Colombo flight service
Full-service carrier Vistara on 25th November 2019 commenced its flight service between Mumbai and Colombo.
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Two Chattisgarh cities to get connected by flights under UDAN 4.0 scheme
Connecting Bilaspur is expected to meet desired aspirations of the people of the region.
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Cochin Port gets helicopter services to ease travel for cruise tourists
In a move to boost tourism and add interesting experiences for cruise tourists.
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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In a first, Elephant Memorial built in memory of elephants that lost their lives to abuse
India gets its first ‘Elephant Memorial’ near Taj Mahal in Agra.
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Etawah Lion Safari inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh
One of the biggest safari parks in Asia with an area of 350 hectares (860 acres) is now open to public.
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Rhinos to be reintroduced at Corbett Tiger Reserve
There is minimum possibility of man-animal conflicts due to rhinos and its presence can also help other animals at the reserve.
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Save the Tigers! Panna Tiger Reserve struggles with big cat overpopulation
Tigers are not simply going out of the core area and into the buffer zone. Many of them are travelling further away.
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Kuno, India’s second home for the Asiatic lion, is ready
The action plan aims to guide the reintroduction program of the Asiatic lions in Kuno in a manner based on science and pro-active management.
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Chattisgarh Declares Guru Ghasidas National Park in Korea District as Tiger Reserve
The board also discussed efforts to increase the population of tigers in the state and their protection.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Palak Paneer
Cottage cheese bits in warm pureed spinach curry makes for this delicious dish called Palak Paneer. One of the most popular North Indian dish that goes well with just anything from roti, naan or parantha to even rice
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