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Dear Industry Colleagues,
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
The high travel season is at its tail end in India, and we are rounding
off yet another exciting period of journeys across the subcontinent. We
now look forward to welcoming our partners from across the globe for
experiential and exciting visits to the region.
Our 2019 ‘Be Our Guest’ offering for those working in travel companies is
now ready. Please ask us for exciting opportunities to explore India on
your next vacation.
The Indian Budget was released recently but there was little to impact
the health of the Indian tourism industry. No mention. Although this is
an interim budget, there was some hope for relief on taxes. The overall
inbound industry still needs much improvement in policies and measures
from the government.
We are excited to see that many destinations of the region have captured
the world’s fancy and will continue to do so in 2019. From Mumbai to
Agra, Kerala, and the Andamans, India has featured amongst the top
destinations for 2019 on coveted lists by Conde Nast, Forbes, CNN, Travel
+ Leisure and more.
In this issue of ‘Creatively Yours’ read about Uber’s latest speed-boat
offering in Mumbai; a new museum complex in New Delhi; India’s largest
river ropeway in Guwahati; and the arts and crafts festivals taking the
country by storm.
Best Regards
And Have a Creative Day!
Rajeev Kohli
Joint Managing Director
engage@creative.travel
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TOP STORIES
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Interim Union Budget Presented
Indian Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented the much-anticipated
Union Budget on 1st February. As 2019 will be an election year, it
was somewhat of a populist budget as expected
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Rohit Kohli honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award by WGSHA
Our Joint Managing Director, Rohit Kohli received the
Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma meter Welcomgroup
Graduate School...
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Jon and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to India, arranged through the
Flight Centre in the UK but obviously planned and delivered by Creative Travel.
I wanted to write and thank your entire team for their dedication and
professionalism throughout the trip - they were there from the moment we landed
until the moment we left and looked after us every step of the way.
Two people deserve a special mention: Mr Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, your Guest
Ambassador in Delhi, who (among other things) initially welcomed us at the
airport and subsequently helped us to navigate the chaos of Delhi train station,
both on our departure to Agra and arrival from Jaipur a few days later; and our
driver, Mr Gurvinder Singh, who was wonderful. We felt totally safe with him
behind the wheel and he ensured we never wanted for anything - bottled water,
riding comfort, temperature, etc. He was excellent company on the long journeys
around the Golden Triangle and he went above and beyond the call of duty to take
us on additional excursions (such as a theatre performance in Agra) that were not
on the original itinerary.
Thanks also to Usha and IV Singh in Jaipur for welcoming us into their home for a
cookery lesson and local dinner, and to all the other agents and guides who
helped to create such a memorable trip for us.
Your company is excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending you.
Kind regards
Paul Weaver
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Taj Mahotsav – Craft, Culture, Chronicles
18th to 27th Feb 2019
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Rann Utsav – The Desert Festival
1st November 2018 – 20th February 2019
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Surajkund Crafts Mela
1st to 17th February 2019
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Udyanotsav – Into the Mughal Gardens
: 6th February to 9th March 2019
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Khajuraho Dance Festival
20th to 26th February 2019
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DESTINATION NEWS
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Delhi
gets four new museums
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new museums in the
capital, dedicated to the revolutionary zeal and courage of
India’s freedom fighters.
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Costlier entry to new museums at Red Fort
The newly inaugurated museums at Red Fort have opened their doors
to the public at a higher fee.
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After food delivery, Uber to provide speed boat services in
Mumbai
After entering the food delivery business through Uber Eats, the
global taxi aggregator has announced that it will now provide
boat services around Mumbai.
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Art lovers throng to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale
If you’re an arts and culture enthusiast, the Kochi-Muziris
Biennale (12 December 2018 – 29 March 2019) is the place to be.
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Its snow season in North India!
Heavy snowfalls in the hills of Northern India have drastically
dropped temperatures across the region.
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India's longest river ropeway to start in Guwahati by April
The eagerly-awaited ropeway, India’s longest, connecting Guwahati
with North Guwahati will be opened for public soon.
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Explore Thenmala—India’s first planned eco-tourism destination in
Kerala
“God’s Own Country,” Kerala is now home to Thenmala, the first
planned eco-tourism destination in India.
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HOTEL NEWS
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Taj opens second hotel in Udaipur
Taj has opened its second hotel in Udaipur – Taj Aravali Resort &
Spa.
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India's first Marriott hotel to make way for an upgrade in Mumbai
Marriott International, the world's biggest hotel chain, will
witness a change of guard at its oldest property in India...
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Four Seasons to Debut Nine New Hotels
The coming year will mark several significant new openings for
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
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AVIATION NEWS
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80 countries participate at first global aviation summit in India
The first edition of Global Aviation Summit 2019 witnessed
participation from more than 80 countries.
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Bengaluru airport announces closure timings during Aero show in
Feb
To ensure safety of the passengers and success of the biennial
Bengaluru air show, the Kempegowda International Airport...
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Buddha air prepares international trial with Kolkata
Private carrier Buddha Air has announced three weekly flights on
the Kathmandu-Kolkata route from April 15
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Govt Awards 235 Routes Under UDAN, Seaplanes to Fly on 18 Routes
Seaplanes will fly on 18 air routes among the 235 routes awarded
by the government, under the ambitious...
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Emirates to cut check-in limit by 50%
Dubai-based Emirates is set to introduce fare-based check-in
baggage allowance, solely for its economy class.
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Senior Citizen Concession on Air India flights
In a relief to senior citizens, retirees aged over 60 years will
now be able to avail 50% discount on Air India flights on
domestic routes.
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India now connects to more international cities through non-stop
service
India has steadily increased the number of overseas city pairs
served by a non-stop service from the country over time...
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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Hand-raised rhinos translocated to Manas National Park from
Kaziranga
A pair of hand- raised rhinos, a male and female, have been
translocated from Kaziranga National Park to Manas National Park
in Assam
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Telangana to set up 'Save Tiger Protection Force'
The Telangana government has decided to form a 'State Tiger
Protection Force' to save the Big Cat population in the State.
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Himachal to prepare baseline data of high-altitude eco-system
under SECURE
The ministry of environment, forests and climate change has
sanctioned a new project for securing livelihoods, conservation,
sustainable use...
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Recipe of the month
Rogan Josh (Red Lamb)
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India’s most awarded DMC since
1977
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