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Dear Industry Colleagues
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
India’s biggest festive season has begun and its an exciting time for the travel industry. From the extravagant fares of Durga Pujato the sparkling fireworks and festivities of Diwali– we are welcoming tourists from across the globe to experience the most spectacular season of India!
Amidst these, Creative Travel has brought top industry honours home and we are proud to share this news with you. We won the “Leading Travel Agent (North)” and “South Asia’s leading Tour Operator” awards at the 4th Annual SATA (South Asian Travel Awards) and the National Tourism Award for inbound tourism by Government of India. This is our 18th national award and 74th overall!
A great news from the region is that the Indian government has decided to lower GST (Goods and Services Tax) on hotels, which brings a long-awaited relief to the tourism and hospitality sectors. Read more details in our newsletter below.
In this edition, we have interesting pieces on India’s massive Durga Puja Economy – a strong opportunity for the tourism sector; visa-free travel for devotees on the Kartarpur Corridor between India and Pakistan; direct flights for Tel Aviv-Kochi and Bangkok-Varanasi; the upcoming festive calendar and lots 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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Decision to lower GST on hotels brings relief to tourism sector
Highest tax slab reduced from 28% to 18% for tourism and hospitality...
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CREATIVE NEWS
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CREATIVE TRAVEL AWARDED AS “THE BEST INBOUND OPERATOR”
We are honoured to have been awarded as India’s “The Best Inbound Operator” at the first Travel...
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Creative Travel Bags SATA awards for “Leading Travel Agent (North)” and “South Asia’s Leading Tour Operator”
We did it again! Creative Travel won the “Leading Travel Agent (North)”...
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All things Indian
By Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director, Creative Travel...
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Good Morning!
I get in touch with you to convey our most sincere congratulations for the organized trip, it would not be fair not to value the guide we had and give special mention as it was a pleasure and a pleasant experience to have (confidential) as a contact person to know the essences of India as well as their culture and custom, we ask you to convey our sincere congratulations and our gratitude.
Without another particular, we greet you attentively!
Regards,
EL CORTE INGLES
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Diwali “The Spark of Celebrations”
Sunday, 27th October
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Rann Utsav – Under a Full Moon Desert Night in Gujarat
October 28 2019 to February 23 2020
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Pushkar Fair – Rajasthan’ Culture Extravaganza
November 4-12
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DESTINATION NEWS
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The “Puja Economy” – India’s grandest festive season flourishing despite slowdown
Durga Puja, arguably the largest street festival in the world, seems insulated from the slowdown and is evenexpected to boost certain sectors of the economy...
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Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s tallest tower, funded by China
80% of the funding for Lotus Towercame from China under the Belt and Road Initiative...
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Rashtrapati Bhavan-India Gate stretch to get a makeover
Plans to cove historic landmarks – Parliament Building, Central Secretariat, and Central Vista...
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Travel visa-free via Kartarpur Corridor!
India-Pakistan agree to give pilgrims easy access to Sikh shrine...
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Bungee Jumping comes to Goa! Here’s one more reason to visit India’s beach paradise
A new Bungee Jumping zone is now open for adventure at one of India’s favourite tourist destinations...
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HOTEL NEWS
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Zone by The Park Hotels launches ‘Zone Palace’ in Jaipur
With architecture inspired by the Mughal and Rajput royalty...
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Cygnett Hotels & Resorts opens its latest property in Jodhpur
6km from the railway station and 8km from the city airport...
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IHCL debuts in ShilLong with Vivanta
In partnership with Aura Hotels and Resorts Private Limited...
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AVIATION NEWS
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Maldivian to start operations from Kochi Starting October 28th 2019
Maldivian, the official airline of the Republic of Maldives, will start operations from Kochi on October 28...
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Tel Aviv-Kochi direct flight begins operations
A major boost to tourism, says CIAL; flights from Kochi on Tuesdays and Saturdays...
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AirAsia continues India expansion with Bangkok-Varanasi direct flight
The Holy city of Varanasi is home to sacred Buddhist sites, including the place of Buddha’s first sermon in Sarnath...
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Air India launches flight to Dehradun, Varanasi
Air India is set to connect Mumbai with Dehradun and Varanasi with an Airbus 319 aircraft from September 28...
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Delhi airport starts facial recognition system
With the start of the trial at T3, passengers’ entry will be automatically processed based on the facial recognition system...
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LOT Polish Airlines commences Warsaw-Delhi flight
Part of airlines larger route expansion to Asia...
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Explore Rajasthan with Vistara
Airline to start direct flights to Jodhpur, Udaipur...
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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MP likely to get 15 new wildlife sanctuaries in the near future
State government to increase focus on tourism...
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Sarson Ka Saag Aur Makki Ki Roti Recipe
The classic Punjabi dish: Sarsoon da saag te makki di roti. Best had with some white butter, jaggery or honey.This winter special combination of meal makes everyone drool in winters. As a traditional punjabi dish, saag means green and sarso means mustard...
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