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Dear Industry Colleagues,
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
The Monsoons have set in across India, inspiring our travels to the corners that come alive in this season – from the coasts of Southern India to the remoteness of the North East and even the otherwise arid lands of Rajasthan.
The Union Budget for 2019 was recently presented by India’s first female finance minister. Unfortunately, tourism got nothing and the industry was very disappointed. We do have severe stress areas in Indian tourism and there was hope of some reduction on GST rates. Alas, nothing came for us.
In this edition, we talk about Nepal’s revised visa fees, Jaipur’s recent addition to UNESCO World Heritage sites, theme-based travel circuits being developed by the Tourism ministry, new international direct flights to India and a lot more!
Best Regards &
Have a Creative Day!
Rajeev Kohli
Joint Managing Director
engage@creative.travel
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TOP STORIES
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents India’s Union Budget 2019
The finance minister said the government will take measures to ensure that the rich tribal culture of the country is preserved...
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Nepal government raises visa fees for foreigners
Effective July 17, 2019, foreign nationals visiting Nepal will need to pay a higher fee to enter the country...
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Pink City Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag
Just inscribed as @UNESCO #WorldHeritage Site: Jaipur City in Rajasthan, #India. Bravo,” UNESCO tweeted on July 6 afternoon...
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Sri Lanka promotes tourism after Easter bombings; local hotels offer stays at 50 per cent off
In an effort to boost tourism, Sri Lanka is hosting international sporting events and has mothballed a rule on minimum rates for hotel stays...
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Dear Rohit and Team,
I hope this email finds you well.
Once that I am back and settled into work, I would like to take this opportunity to thanks you and your team for your hospitality.
Words cannot express what an amazing experience I had traveling with you. Your company showed me a different/ unique aspect of India.
They say that staff are a reflection of the company, you do not realize how special your staff were towards me, the fact that they were also available consistently was amazing.
This is a product that I would recommend to clients and would like to just thank you again.
Please send Raj (my driver) a huge thanks, he was brilliant and also please forward to anyone I may have missed.
Kind Regards
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Indian Independence Day
August 15, 2019
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Raksha Bandhan: An Ode to Brother-Sister Bond
August 15, 2019
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Kanwad Yatra: A Shiva Pilgrimage
July 17 Onwards
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DESTINATION NEWS
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Indian side of Kailash Mansoravar included in tentative list of World Heritage Sites
In the proposal, Kailash Mansarovar is in the mixed category — both as a natural as well as a cultural heritage...
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MoT to develop 15 theme-basedcircuits
Adventure Tourism, Eco Tourism and Sustainable Tourism are among the niche tourism products identified to promote India as a year-round destination...
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Kochi gears up for Kerala Health Tourism 2019
As Kerala readies to host more travellers this season, it will take centre stage for a new conclave this July...
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Visitors to learn about flora-fauna, tribal life at Sajjangarh Palace
Visitors coming to SajjanGarh Fort can now get an insight about the sculpture, architect and story behind the making of the fort...
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Veli Miniature Railway: A joyride in a toy train
Fancy riding in a chugging toy train while admiring the vistas of Kerala?...
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HOTEL NEWS
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi opens to first guests in Indian Ocean
The 122 all-villa resort spans across three interconnected islands, including an independent private island for those seeking an exclusive enclave...
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AVIATION NEWS
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IndiGo named as best low-cost airline for tenth year in a row
The award recognises travellers’ favourite carriers around the globe and awards them for their operational excellence...
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Gulf Air increases direct Delhi service
Now set to fly three daily flights to the national capital...
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Destination Riyadh on SpiceJet now
Eight new non-stop international flights launched from the country’s busiest metros of Mumbai and Delhi...
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IndiGo all set to launch six new flights with tickets starting from Rs 1,999
In this new plan, the airline plans to develop regional hubs at Prayagraj and Kolkata...
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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Betla Park to remain closed till September 30
Park remains closed during rainy season every year as it is breeding time for animals...
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style)
This restaurant style malai kofta curry is so delicious and very easy to make at home. Deep fried paneer balls are coated with cream and added into rich red gravy. Course: Main Course, Cuisine: Punjabi, Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cook Time: 40 minutes, Total Time: 1hour
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