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Dear Industry Colleagues
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
It’s peak travel season in India! Festivities are in the air. Winter is slowly spreading across the North. And the rains have receded leaving behind lush hillsides and jungles. We are excited to welcome our guests from across the globe to experience India at this beautiful time.
We are also excited to meet some of you in various corners of the globe as our teams gear up to travel for upcoming trade shows and events. We shall be at WTM London as always. Our stand is AS 450. If you wish to make an advance appointment, please mail us at engage@creative.travel or just drop by the stand for a conversation.
2019 has proven to be a stellar year for us with seven prestigious awards from the industry. The latest to our roster are the World Travel Awards. At a red-carpet Gala Ceremony for the World Travel Awards (Asia & Oceania), we were recognised as “India's Leading Destination Management Company 2019” while our specialist division JungleSutra Wildlife Journeys won as “India's Leading Experiential Holiday Company 2019”.
In this edition, read on about relaxed e-visa norms for Chinese nationals; India’s first destination with podcars; world’s highest battlefield in Siachen, now open for tourists; new heritage properties in the region; and the 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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India wins four UNESCO heritage awards; Flora Fountain, others bring three cheers for Mumbai
The fountain, a veritable symbol of Mumbai was opened to the public early this year after painstaking restoration.
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India relaxes e-visa norms for Chinese nationals
Introduces five-year tourist e-visa and reduced fee on 3-day single-entry e-Tourist visa.
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CREATIVE NEWS
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Creative Travel wins top honours at World Travel Awards
Seventh win for the company this year, including South Asia Travel Awards and FICCI, India’s national commerce body.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Thanks to my visit my customer was very happy to know that this time her group was going to be handled by CT under such a reasonable price as she had the perception that a DMC with such an impeccable reputation and excellent image would be much more expensive.
Have just called her and she said everything went well, had good weather and all the food instructions were followed correctly as her Mum had some intolerances with spices. The guide she already new from other trips, (Cuqui), was excellent as always.
Good job team!
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Rann Utsav, Kutch
October 28 2019 to February 23 2020
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Pushkar Camel Fair
4th to 12th November 2019
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Guru Nanak Jayanti: A Celebration of Sikh Spirituality
12th November 2019
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Chhath Puja: A Ritual for The Sun God
31st October to 3rd November 2019
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DESTINATION NEWS
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First Indian destination with podcars, soon
Haridwar to get podcar service; Rishikesh and Dehradun to get ropeways.
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Siachen Glacier, world’s highest battlefield, now open for tourists
Travel from the base of Siachen to over 15,000 feet at Kumar Post.
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HOTEL NEWS
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Welcomhotel Amritsar: Opening November 1, 2019
Built around a restored haveli from the 1900s, spread across eight acres.
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The Postcard Hotel goes international with openings in Bhutan, Sri Lanka
Modern aesthetic and regional nuances make for a stunning stay.
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Leisure Hotels Group unveils Adivaha in Dharamshala
IBuilt inside a former colonial home with over 240 years of heritage, from British bureaucrats to Punjabi royals.
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AVIATION NEWS
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Air India Announces New Flights
Announcement comes amid high competition in the country's civil aviation market.
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Air Alliance kicks off first direct flight from Chennai to Jaffna
Passengers can now fly from India to Sri Lanka in only one hour.
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Ethiopian Airlines expands operation in India with new Bengaluru flights
Four weekly direct flights to begin from October 27.
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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Night Safari starts at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR)
Open between 7 and 9 pm, the safari will cost Rs. 3500 per trip.
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Madhya Pradesh to get 7th tiger reserve
Part of the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Cramped for space, Ranthambore tigers look for new space
Proposal to shift the big cats to other reserves.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Seviyan Kheer Recipe
With a festive vibe around, there is no better way to celebrate it by indulging into mouthwatering delicacies like Seviyan
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India’s most awarded DMC since
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