Creatively Yours

August 2010



		Destination News.....................click Foreign Tourist Arrivals to India increase by eight percent.... NTY 2011 generates optimism in hotel business....

		Hotel News...............................click Hotels see bounce-back in room occupancies..... The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai - Reopens on 15th August 2010...

		Aviation News.......................click A mini-bazaar for Delhi's brand new air terminal..... Helitours dressed up; ready to go as a commercial venture.......

		Special Feature.......................click Ganeshotsav - The Festival of Ganesha......

We at Creative Travel and our specialist brands - "Signature Tours", the luxury travel specialist and "Plan it!", the finest conference management team in India are proud to offer the best of India and her neighboring countries to the discerning traveller. With a 33 year award winning history behind us, we look forward to the opportunity to show you what true destination management is all about. To read more about us, you can download a copy of our company profile at - http://www.travel2india.com/who-we-are.htm We appreciate the support our partners all over the world have shown us. It is with your partnership that Creative is where it is today. For those of you with whom we have not had the pleasure of working with, all I can say is try us and see the Creative magic for yourself. Through "Creatively Yours" we hope to keep you informed on the latest news in Team Creative and the destination. We hope you find this to be useful.

Rajeev Kohli, Joint Managing Director

Welcome to another edition of "Creatively Yours"
the newsletter from Creative Travel India

Dear Industry Colleagues:

Here is another edition of the award winning "Creatively Yours".

What I love about India is that it is probably one of the few countries in the world where you can have a flood and a draught on the same day. That shows the expanse of the nation. Delhi has never seen so much rain in 10 years. Things are wet, but the trees are full of life. The rains do bring in an amazing transformation of the region.

The office is buzzing again. Requests are flowing in from all over the world and the mood in the Indian travel industry is buoyant. Of course, some countries are picking up slower than others, but overall things look a lot better than they did 6 months ago.

We received another small acknowledgement from our partners Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. Another reminder of the wonderful work our team does. A few weeks ago we also had the privilege of welcoming the 15 most beautiful young women from Hong Kong when the Miss Hong Kong pageant came to India for a outport shoot. A fun project for all those involved.

Our product development team is busy creating different tours for all our partners all over the world. If you would like to see how can we add some magic to what you do, let us know. We after all take pride in our ability to make a trip to the Indian sub-continent something very different.

Have a Creative Day - Rajeev

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In this Edition....

Special Feature of the month - Ganeshotsav - The Festival of Ganesha
Where you can find us next - PATA 2010, Macau
Destination News - Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) to India increase by eight per cent in June 2010, Jantar-Mantar now on UNESCO's World Heritage site, NTY 2011 generates optimism in hotel business, Boating on Mahaweli waters, Maldives tourist arrivals increase by 21 percent.....all this and more update on hotels
Hotel News - Hotels see bounce-back in room occupancies, rates; The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai - Reopens on 15th August 2010, The Oberoi, Mumbai opens 24-hour spa centre, Dwarika's Hotel featured in "The Hotel Book - Great Escapes Asia", Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa re-opens with 20 Ocean Villas.....all this and more update on hotels.
Aviation News - A mini-bazaar for Delhi's brand new air terminal, India retains topmost US aviation safety category, Star Alliance member carriers co-locate at New Delhi’s IGIA Terminal 3, Helitours dressed up; ready to go as a commercial venture, Jet Airways and Kenya Airways enter into codeshare & frequent flyer partnership......and more
Indian Recipe of the month - Diya Murgh Makhani

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Special Feature of the month......


			Ganeshotsav - The Festival of Ganesha 11th - 21st September 2010 Location: Mumbai Ganeshotsav is a ten day festival dedicated to Ganesha Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. In a Hindu household tradition dictates that all activities whether religious or otherwise are incomplete if not begun with a prayer to Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. This festival starts on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the lunar month of Badharpaada when Ganesha is invited and his presence marked by an idol specially made for the occasion. On the 11th day he is given a resounding farewell procession and his departure is symbolized with an immersion in the nearest water body with a request for a visit next year. Click here to read more....

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Where you can find us next.....

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Destination News.....


			India

			Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) to India increase by eight per cent in June 2010 The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has compiled the monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) from tourism on the basis of data received from major airports. According to the report, there has been a growth of 8% in June 2010 over June 2009 as compared to a growth of 0.2 % registered in June 2009 over June 2008.

			Jantar-Mantar now on UNESCO's World Heritage site Jantar Mantar, Jaipur’s celebrated astronomical observatory built in early 18th century, has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. The decision was taken in UNESCO's World Heritage Committee meeting in Brasilia. This is India's 28th and Rajasthan's second site (after Keoladev National Park) which has been given this status. The ancient observatory, built by the Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734, was among the seven sites in the world which have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list this year. The observatory has religious significance and ancient Indian astronomers used it to understand the celestial phenomenon. It consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes. Click on the below article for details: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/85345/jaipurs-jantar-mantar-now-unescos.html

			Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in TN to soon have sound-and-light show The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu will soon have a sound-and-light show. The plan now is to have two shows each day – one in English and the other in Tamil – and the duration is expected to be about 45 minutes each. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and built by Rajaraja Chola (985-1012), is a UNESCO recognised world heritage site. The temple is also one of the most valued architectural sites of India.

			Nepal

			NTY 2011 generates optimism in hotel business Nepal Tourism Year 2011 is providing all necessary impetus to the country’s hotel industry. Hotels, which were closed, are being revived. Their standards are being revisited to satisfy the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) guidelines. New hotels’ registration is up in anticipation of a boom time. And, foreign investments in the hotel sector are standing out at a time when the economy has not seen much FDI flow in recent times.

			Sri Lanka

			Boating on Mahaweli waters The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources in a recent initiative is opening the waters of the Mahaweli reservoirs for pleasure boat riding. Boat rides are to be operated on the Victoria, Kotmale, Randenigala and Maduru – Oya reservoirs. Initially, the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka (MASL) would operate these boat rides from the Randenigala reservoir, and go on to expand to rides on the other reservoirs too. While the delightful boat rides, on pleasing waters with a panoramic view of the hill country, will be the main attraction of this initiative, the proximity of the Randenigala- Victoria wild life sanctuary and Maduru- oya wild life sanctuaries are additions that nature loving tourists can look forward to on a boating tour.

			Maldives

			Maldives tourist arrivals increase by 21 percent Tourist arrivals from January to July 2010 have increased by 21.1 percent compared to the period last year, Tourism Ministry has revealed. Referring to figures of Department of Immigration, the ministry said that 439,864 tourists visited Maldives from last January to July, compared to the 363,055 tourists last year. According to the ministry, the arrivals last July observed a 29.1 percent increase to 57,232 from 2009’s 44,332 tourists.

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Hotel News.....


			India

			Hotels see bounce-back in room occupancies, rates After dismal years in 2008-09, the country's hotel industry could be in for happier times, going by the optimism displayed by the country's largest hotel company, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. According to Mr Ajoy K Misra, Sr Vice-President, sales and marketing, in the first quarter of this fiscal occupancy on an average in its hotels have gone up by 10 percentage points. As this month and next are the off season, he expects room rates also to go up come September. Asked if the fresh supply of rooms from new hotels coming up all over the country could depress room rates further, Mr Misra said the strong growth can absorb room capacity. A 10-20 per cent addition in capacity would not make the demand-supply gap significant, he added. “India has 45,000 star classified rooms while it needs 90,000 rooms in the next five years,” he added. Click here to read more..... Click on the below article for details: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/07/28/stories/2010072852421100.htm

			The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai - Reopens on 15th August 2010 The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai reopened on 15th August 2010 following extensive restoration and renovation that had to be carried out following the terrorist attacks which rocked the city in November 2008. Painstakingly restored by the world’s best design houses, the hotel now enjoys a bevy of splendidly appointed new rooms as well as a fine collection of charismatic theme suites, further enhancing the glory of this iconic landmark. The newly designed rooms and suites have been accentuated with classical and authentic elements, infused with modern in-room business and entertainment technology. All the guests in the Palace wing will experience the highly attentive and individually customised “Palace Butler Service”, creating a distinct offering through a pleasing balance of Indian heritage and world class hospitality. In addition, the guests at The Taj Mahal Palace can now enjoy the Heritage Walk that would be conducted in and around the hotel or the Art walk which will take them on an unforgettable journey showcasing art and artifacts that the hotel has collected over the century.

			The Oberoi, Mumbai opens 24-hour spa centre The Oberoi, Mumbai, which re-opened on April 24, 2010, has launched a 24-hour spa centre. Keeping in mind the busy schedules of guests, the hotel chose to offer this 24-hour facility. There are six therapy rooms in the spa, all designed for single occupancy. Separate changing areas and steam and sauna facilities are provided for both men and women. In an effort to further customise the spa experience, guests are given a selection of music to choose from, which they may enjoy during their treatment. Signature treatments include: The Oberoi Therapy, a holistic massage for releasing muscular knots, increasing circulation and reducing stress; the Hot Lava Shell Therapy, which uses heated lava shells to create.

			Sayaji Pune joins Luxe Worldwide Hotels Luxe Worldwide Hotels has added Sayaji Pune to its collection of hotels around the globe. The Sayaji Pune is the second property in India for the company after The Mark Hotel in Bengaluru became a Luxe Hotel member earlier this year. The hotel’s 244 rooms are divided into two size categories, Grand Rooms and Sayaji Grand Suites, and all feature a living room or an annex as well as a fully stocked mini-bar. Technology is at the touch of a button with iPod controlled single point operations for room lights, air conditioning, TV, Internet, on demand movie and video entertainment and a “play your own music” feature. Sayaji Pune offers a host of unique services and facilities, including complimentary airport and rail transfers via Audio Q7s, shuttles to local businesses, reception service and a gym on every floor, personal butler and secretarial services, home style cooked food individually made to order, computers in every room and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The F&B outlets include Portico, Known for its very elaborate buffet and Barbeque Nation which features numerous exotic barbeque dishes prepared on a “live grill.” There is also an outdoor swimming pool and spa with massage, sauna and steam on site as well as three meeting rooms. The hotel is conveniently located near Hinjiwadi IT Park and the automobile hub in Pune.

			Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa opened on 1st August As part of its expansion plan in Asia Pacific, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Rockwood Hotels & Resorts Ltd to debut the Sheraton brand in Udaipur. The Rockwood Palace Resort and Spa has been re-branded as Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa from August 1, 2010, and is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The 240-room Sheraton Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa is located on the banks of Fateh Sagar Lake. Facilities include approximately 600 square metres of meeting space and three lush gardens, four restaurants and bars, a spa and an upcoming club floor

			Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide opens Aloft Chennai Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened the first Aloft hotel in India Aloft Chennai OMR-IT Expressway features 130 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a vibrant, social atmosphere. The hotel is located on the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), the hub for IT development in Chennai. The hotel is also adjacent to over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and a restaurant. Aloft Hotels offers a total sensory experience, with guest rooms featuring nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows to create a bright, airy environment. The centerpiece of the Aloft room is the ultra-comfortable signature bed. Large stylish bathrooms complement the guest experience with oversized walk-in showers and bath amenities created by Bliss. Each guest loft is also a combination high-tech office and entertainment center, featuring fast and free wireless internet access and plug & play, a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry such as PDAs, cell phones, mp3 players and laptops - all linked to a large flat panel HDTV ready television for optimal sound and viewing. The recharge fitness center and splash, the pool, give travelers options to de-stress and re-energize; and a one-stop food and beverage area, offers sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day.

			Carlson opens Radisson Hotel in Indore Carlson has opened a new luxury Radisson Hotel in Indore. Situated amidst blue chip multinational offices, shopping malls and historic attractions, the brand new Radisson is ideal for discerning business and leisure travelers visiting Indore. The 201 rooms and suites at the Radisson Hotel Indore exhibit distinctive charm with contemporary furnishings and wooden flooring. Each room in the hotel features broadband Internet access, 37" LCD TVs and 24-hour in-room dining. Hotel amenities include a Business Centre, a Fitness Centre and wireless and broadband Internet access. Guests at the Radisson Hotel Indore enjoy access the rooftop pool and Sky Lounge, Fitness Centre, spa and steam room. Other convenient amenities include a full-service Business Centre and the Radisson Club Lounge. The hotel features 38,000 square metres of meeting space accommodating up to 1,000 people. In the F&B segment, The Creative Kitchen features all-day dining, The Great Kabab Factory offers kababs and Cakewalk serves pastries.

			Cambay Hotels and Resorts launches Cambay Sapphire-CRN, Bengaluru Cambay Sapphire-CRN is centrally located, with close proximity to business districts and places of major tourist attractions. The hotel offers 3 suites and 45 premium rooms, each guest room and suite being equipped with independent work desk, LCD television, both high speed and wireless internet connectivity, mini bar, direct dial facility, tea/coffee maker, electronic safe, etc. Over and above the 24-hr In-room dining facility, Cambay Sapphire-CRN offers a delectable mix of multi-cuisines in its multi-cuisine restaurant, Amulya.

			Nepal

			Dwarika's Hotel featured in "The Hotel Book - Great Escapes Asia" - published by Taschen, Germany Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu is proud to have been recently featured in the widely acclaimed coffee-table-style book featuring some of the finest hotel's in Asia. The 300 pages of "The Hotel Book" published by Taschen, Germany www.taschen.com includes 45 of the very best and most unique properties from 12 countries in Asia. Dwarika's hotel is the only property to be featured from Nepal and this is a testament to the high standards that the hotel sets within the Nepal tourist industry.

			Maldives

			Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa re-opens with 20 Ocean Villas The Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has been re-launched with the addition of 20 new Ocean Villas located on the eastern side of the island. The new 20 Ocean Villas, designed by P49 from Thailand, now take the resort’s inventory to 176 rooms. The design is highlighted by spacious outdoor living space, including plunge pool, dining area, hammock, outdoor shower and a large garden seating area. Interiors include the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed, a large bathroom with stand alone tub and walk-in closet.In addition to the 20 new Ocean Villas, Sheraton Maldives has introduced the following new features to the resort in the last six months: Sheraton has completed an eight million pound renovation on all its 156 rooms. All upgrades, also designed by P49, include a total soft refurbishment, enhanced lighting and fixtures, re-worked floors and bathroom enhancements. It has the new signature restaurant Sea Salt; Anchorage Bar, which has day beds and lounges and Shine Spa, having six treatment rooms.

			Banyan Tree Madivaru Maldives Solitaire - Your 'Own' Island! The dream of having your own island is now a reality. Banyan Tree gives you the opportunity to get an entire island at the price of a first-class air ticket. That is the premise of Solitaire, the private island escapade offered by Banyan Tree Madivaru in the breathtaking destination of Maldives! Located in the secluded North Ari Atoll, this exclusive island retreat offers guests absolute privacy and seclusion along with value for money. Six hedonistic tented villas, each with a plunge pool and steps from the pristine beach, are exclusively designated for the use of groups of up to 14 people. Uniquely designed to reflect the rustic sophistication and timeless elegance of a chic safari expedition, every one of these spacious villas is an oasis of indulgence, offering magnificent views of the Indian Ocean for carefree enjoyment. The dedicated villa host is on hand to tailor make a magical desert island experience for a special occasion with family or friends, from private wedding parties to birthday celebrations. For couples seeking the ultimate in privacy, Banyan Tree Madivaru is perfect as a private island retreat for two.

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Aviation News......


			Domestic

			A mini-bazaar for Delhi's brand new air terminal Delhi Bazaar, a 4,000 square foot store showcasing “the best of merchandise” India has to offer to world travelers transiting through the new terminal, T3, at Indira Gandhi International Airport here, is set to open soon. Delhi Bazaar is a concept of Craft House, the luxury lifestyle store which specialises in exhibits that blend traditional and contemporary India, and highlights colours and crafts from across the country. The Delhi Bazaar would be a holistic shopping experience for travelers flying out of the city. A smaller version of Delhi Bazaar would also open at T3's Domestic Departure. The promoters said the store would be a “bazaar” featuring ten shops and portray several facets of India with focus on showcasing Indian craftsmanship. The store would also feature the famous Indian hand-woven pashmina in an array of weaves, colours and prints, designer jewellery in precious gems, a variety of silk accessories, bags and crafts. Delhi Bazaar also aims to promote rural artisans and the use of eco-friendly material. Click here to read more....

			India retains topmost US aviation safety category The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed India's topmost category status on aviation safety and said the country was considered a "role model" in this field for other nations to follow. An FAA team, which was in Delhi to conduct the safety audit, informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that India continued to remain in Category-1 status of FAA under its International Aviation Safety Assessment Programme (IASA). The safety audit came in the backdrop of the May 22 Mangalore aircrash and several aviation safety incidents. Click the below mentioned articles for details: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6144083.cms http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-retains-topmost-US-aviation-safety-category/Article1-569418.aspx

			New check-in timings from August 04, 2010 Effective August 04, 2010, Check-in Counters for all domestic departures from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. will close 45 minutes prior to departure. Boarding gates will close 25 minutes prior to departure. For all other airports within India, check-in counters will continue to close at 30 minutes prior to flight departure and boarding gates will close 15 minutes prior departure.

			Runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai to be closed for a few hours daily. Upgradation and recarpeting work likely to start from October 2010 Passenger inconvenience is likely to be the norm this winter as the main runway at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is expected to be closed for a few hours every day for repair. The airport operates two runways, but needs to upgrade and recarpet the main runway 0927. The upgradation of the runway is likely to start in October 2010 and result in increased congestion and flight delays. It could also lead to ‘load penalty’, which means airlines will not be able to carry complete load on some flights as the secondary runway 14/27 is shorter. The main runway is 11,300-feet long whereas the secondary runway 9,600-feet. The secondary runway has been recarpeted and was closed between October and March last fiscal.

			Jet Airways migrates flight operations to Mangalore’s new integrated terminal building Jet Airways has migrated its operations from the existing Bajpe Airport terminal building, to the new integrated terminal building (NITB) at Mangalore Airport. Jet Airways will operate eight flights daily from Mangalore's NITB, and plans to increase capacities for offering enhanced connectivity to/from important destinations across India. The new integrated terminal building comprises a range of modern features and facilities designed to provide superior passenger comfort and convenience. Jet Airways’ guests can enter the Departure terminal from Gate no. 1, at the new integrated terminal building, and proceed towards the check-in areas located at ground floor for departure formalities. The Terminal features brand new check-in counters, of which the Jet Airways Group will man multiple integrated check-in counters for domestic travel, significantly reducing check-in time for the airline’s guests. The new terminal is equipped with a fully automated baggage handling system and has a capacity of handling over 500 guests at any given time.

			International

			Star Alliance member carriers co-locate at New Delhi’s IGIA Terminal 3 Making use of the opportunity provided by India's expanding airport infrastructure, Star Alliance has established a series of joint passenger amenities and related infrastructure at the newly developed Terminal 3 at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Check-in counters for all member carriers are co-located in rows E, F, G, H, J and K. In addition, Austrian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS share a joint ticket desk which is accessible from both inside and outside the terminal, allowing easier access for passengers needing ticketing assistance. Overall, the co-located Star Alliance area will offer unprecedented customer experience in conjunction with New Delhi's new terminal. Future Star Alliance member carrier Air India is also located in the same area, so as to provide seamless service to customers.

			Helitours dressed up; ready to go as a commercial venture Sri Lanka Airforce helicoptors and transport aircraft, with the end of a 30 year-long armed revolt by the LTTE, are being commissioned for a more lucrative and productive venture: Commercial passenger and cargo transport. Helitours, the commercial arm of the Airforce started in the late 1970s and was then inactive during the duration of the war. It has been given an entirely new look, a friendlier-than-military face and has opened its first office. The fully commercial operation will be managed as a private company. Helitours, in addition to other commercial flights, also has regular scheduled flights to Palaly, Trincomalee, Batticaloa or Ampara on its 45-seat and 15-seat planes. “We’ll fly anywhere at your request,” said Group Captain Janaka Nanayakkara, media spokesman for the Air Force.

			Emirates is to increase the frequency of flights between Sri Lanka and the Maldives Emirates is to add three extra flights to Malé from August 1, 2010, resulting in the airline operating daily flights between Malé and Colombo and increasing its services from four to five flights a week. Emirates flights EK652 and EK 654 will depart Malé at 16:30 and arrive in Colombo at 18:30. On Wednesdays and Fridays, EK654 will continue on to Dubai from Colombo. The return flight EK653 - operating on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - will depart Colombo at 21:35 and arrive in Malé at 22:35. These flights will be served by Emirates’ Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a three-class configuration, with 12 seats in First Class, 42 seats in Business Class and 183 seats in Economy Class. Click here for the flight schedule.....

			Jet Airways and Kenya Airways enter into codeshare & frequent flyer partnership Jet Airways, has entered into a codeshare arrangement and network-wide frequent flyer partnership with Kenya Airways. These codeshare flights are open for sale, and for travel, effective July 22, 2010. The frequent flyer partnership will also become effective on July 22, 2010. Jet Airways will place its code on Kenya Airways’ daily services between Mumbai and Nairobi allowing Jet Privilege members to earn Tier Points, Tier JPMiles & Tier Bonus JPMiles for their activities when booked to fly on the 9W code of Jet Airways marketed, Kenya Airways operated codeshare flights. In addition, effective July 22, 2010 the frequent flyer partnership will also allow the programme members of both airlines to earn and redeem miles on the entire network of the other airline. JetPrivilege members can redeem their JPMiles on qualifying flights anywhere across the Kenya Airways network.

			Singapore Airlines undertakes comprehensive product upgrade on five Indian routes With an aim to enhance its offerings in the Indian market, Singapore Airlines has undertaken a comprehensive product upgrade on four Indian routes- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. The airline conducted a complete up gradation – 'Enhanced Cabin Experience' of medium haul B777-200 aircraft with new cabin offerings, improvements in Economy Class, as well as introduction of new KrisWorld – the airlines in-flight entertainment system. The upgraded product was rolled out first on the Mumbai-Singapore sector on May 7, 2010 followed by the other three routes. Singapore Airlines will also introduce the 'Enhanced Cabin Experience' on Kolkata-Singapore route in October this year.

			Private airlines in Nepal likely to start operations to Varanasi, Dehradun and Lucknow Private airlines in Nepal will soon begin operating flights from Kathmandu to Badrinath shrine in Uttarakhand. Speaking on the sidelines of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised programme on ‘Trade and Investment Opportunities in Nepal’ recently held in Ahmedabad, Rukma Shumsher Rana, Ambassador of Nepal to India said, “The air agreement signed between Nepal and India in the recent past has opened access to 42 small airports for us. The embassy will also pursue the Government of Nepal to start flights between Nepal and Ahmedabad, in order to boost tourism.” He added that previously, Nepal had restricted air connectivity in India which was confined to airports of Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi. But now private airlines in Nepal are likely to start operations to Varanasi, Dehradun and Lucknow. The air connectivity to Dehradun from Kathmandu will be covering Badrinath shrine which will help boost tourism in the religious circuit.

			AirAsiaX launches daily direct New Delhi-Kuala Lumpur flight AirAsiaX, the low cost long haul arm of Malaysia's AirAsia, has launched its daily direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi. The flight from Kuala Lumpur (D7-2506) will leave at 16:00 pm and reach New Delhi at 19:10 pm and on the return leg flight D7-2507 would depart from New Delhi at 20:25 pm and reach Kuala Lumpur at 04:35 am. Click here for the flight schedule.....

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Indian Recipe of the month......


			Diya Murgh Makhani Click here to read the recipe of Diya Murgh Makhani.....

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