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Welcome
to another edition of "Creatively Yours", the newsletter from Creative
Travel India
Have a Creative Day ! |
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Established in 1977, Creative Travel has grown to be among India's leading Destination Management Companies covering all of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Tibet. This region is a special place for travelers and our vast experience in handling clients from all over the world allows us to create the most memorable programs for you. |
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Creative Travel's Annual Chaat Party
 We believe that the way to our local partners heart is through their stomachs. It has been a tradition at Creative to celebrate the second Saturday of January with our Annual Chaat Party. Chaat is an Indian street food delicacy that comes in different forms. It is widely popular amongst people of all ages. From a humble beginning in 1992, when the first "Creative Travel Chaat Party" started with only 40 guests, this year we had a record breaking 450+ guests. We invite all our friends from hotels and airlines, frontline and managerial who interact with our team on a daily basis. The Creative Chaat Party is just a small gesture to say thank you to all our friends who take care of our clients and who make our job a pleasure. This event has become such an institution that some industry colleagues start calling us as early as October to check on the date for the next years party and to make sure that their name is in our lists.... |
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abbots India visit to give Buddhist tourism leg-upJue Xing, the chief abbot of the famous and widely respected Jade Buddha Temple of Shanghai led a 123 member Buddhist delegation on an 8 day tour. The tour was handled by Creative Travel. Click here to read more.... |
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| Creative in the International News What trends are driving the outbound markets in Australia and India? P@SSPORT catches up with two major tour operators including Mr. Rohit Kohli, Director Operations, Creative Travel, in these two key markets as buyers from all over the world gather in Singapore for the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). Click here to read more.... |
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Plan it! by Creative
Travel received 4 excellence awards in 4 consecutive conferences The excellence awards received by Plan it by Creative Travel were for the following conferences :
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| Republic Day All of India celebrates 26th of January, the day the constitution of India came into force. The evening before, the President addresses the nation. Medals are conferred to recognise feats of exceptional bravery, on the part of members of the armed forces in the field, as well as civilians, in everyday life. In Delhi, there is a grand parade, from Rajghat to Vijaypath, with regiments from the armed services marching in all their finery, followed by folk dancers, school children who have won awards for bravery and floats with tableux from different states. A foreign Head of State is invited to be the Chief Guest at this impressive display of India's finest. The parade ends with a fabulous fly-past. The "Beating the Retreat" ceremony held at sunset on 29th January, at Vijay Chowk, marks the end of the celebrations. Creative Travel will be closed on 26th January 2007. |
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We at Creative track client feedback very carefully. Each evaluation form gives us an insight on our operations and allows us to constantly refine our service delivery process. Now and then we get a few letters that brighten up our days. This is just one of them. From - Claudia Badiu |
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| India Tourist arrivals race past 4 - million mark in 2006 Tourist arrivals in the country have crossed the four million marks in the year 2006. According to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the total number of tourists who arrived in India in the year 2006 is 44,29,915, a 13% increase compared to 2005 when the figure stood at 39,18,610. however, in 2005, the arrivals were 13.3% more than the preceding year. The highest increase was in the month of April this year which registered 24.7% more arrivals against the same month last year. |
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| Rajasthan Day Celebrations : 24-30 March 2007 Rajasthan Day Celebrations, commemorating the foundation of the State, exhibit its majestic, and varied cultures. Packed with dance, music, sports and rituals; its time for pageantry, procession, fun, excitement and ultimate celebration of the soul of Rajasthan, in essence and in spirit. From streets to historic monuments, all pulsate with life. The celebrations include Night and Craft Bazaars, Folk ballets, Music & Dance shows, film and theatre festival, Food festival, classical and folk concerts and spectacular fireworks. |
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| Thar Express likely to resume in January The Thar Express between |
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| ‘Walking Tour of Kalpathy’, Kerala Tourism’s prestigious heritage village project at Kalpathy in Palakkad is in the final stage of completion and is expected to be thrown open in January 2007. The project is aimed at preserving a heritage that has tremendous significance in the history of the State. Located in the heart of Palakkad town, the Kalpathy village is known for the annual temple chariot festival at the Sree Viswanatha Swamy temple here. Agraharams or brahmin settlements is another feature of the village. This small village on the banks of the River Nila has a great tradition of Veda, for many great vedic scholars lived here. The project includes setting up of a museum, vedic school and a heritage society. Artefacts of cultural and heritage importance would be exhibited in the museum. Handicrafts, photographs, pictures and books throwing light to the history of the place would be another feature. |
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| Sri lanka Sri Lanka's seventeenth national park is now open in Kavudulla Sri Lanka's seventeenth national park is now open in Kavudulla in the Polonnaruwa district, around 200 km from Colombo. The Sri Lankan government spent around Rs. 60 million to modernise the facility under the Reservation Management and Wild Life Conservation Project. The park has a tourist information centre, lecture hall, inspection room, office and workers' quarters. A boat service has begun on the Galoya reservoir to facilitate bird watching in and around the Kavudulla National Park. Nepal |
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| Celebration of Visit Pokhara Year - 2007 begins A year long event - Visit Pokhara Year 2007 has been inaugurated by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Pradeep Gyawali on January 01, 2007 in Pokhara, the western tourism hub of Nepal to promote the tourism industry in the post-conflict period by repositioning itself in the international market. The main objectives of the event are to enhance the image of Pokhara as a must see tourist destination of Nepal; to help increase tourism activities in Nepal in the post-conflict political scenario of Nepal; to promote Pokhara, Lumbini, Palpa, Syangja, Tanahu and surrounding tourist destinations; to involve all key players and stakeholders for their active participation in enhancing the image of Pokhara and the surroundings; to help in conserving major products like Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Buddhist Circuits etc. The campaign will be marked by a series of celebrations throughout the year. |
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| New Trekking destination Kongde is an unexplored trekking destination in the Khumbu Valley of the Everest region. The Valley is about 90 km away from Kathmandu and lies in the north-eastern part of Nepal close to the Nepal-Tibet border. This trekking route offers the most astonishing panoramic view of Mt. Everest and the other Himalayan ranges of the Khumbu Valley and the enchanting beauty of the Sherpa settlement of Khumbu along the Sagarmatha National Park. This trek is ideal for all those who love the cultural and natural landscape. Beside the scenic beauty of the Himalayas, you will also enjoy the live glaciers, glacial lake in Kongde, traditional Sherpa customs and the wonderful flora and fauna. |
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| The Oberoi, Mumbai among best hotels in the world The Oberoi, Mumbai has been rated among the top 80 hotels in the world by CEOs and senior executives from the United States, Asia and Europe in a survey conducted by Institutional Investor magazine, USA. It is the only hotel in India to feature in the magazine’s 26th edition of ‘The World's Best Hotels’ survey. It is also the third year in succession that The Oberoi, Mumbai has been voted among the best worldwide. This recognition comes soon after The Oberoi, Mumbai was voted the preferred hotel in Mumbai both by the leisure and business travellers in two separate worldwide readers’ polls conducted respectively by Condé Nast Traveler, US, among the leading travel magazines in the world and Asiamoney, among the leading financial monthlies in the Asia Pacific. |
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| Taj Hotels signs pact with Italian cruise company Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces and Silversea Cruises, an Italian-owned cruise company, have entered into a strategic joint marketing alliance to develop cross-promotional opportunities for both companies to harness each other's strengths in their respective markets of dominance. The Taj Hotels-Silversea Cruises partnership will provide guests with a total of 19 hotels and 4 ships offering not only comparable service and quality, but also distinct experiences in destinations to choose from. Supporting and enhancing the representation of both partners in different parts of the world, the Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces - Silversea Cruises alliance will develop reciprocal and joint marketing activities that include undertaking of high profile joint marketing initiatives in designated market areas, developing and strengthening guest and client relationships through the affiliation and brand building awareness. Park Plaza Jodhpur opens Park Plaza Jodhpur is a state-of-the-art business boutique hotel, ideally located in the heart of the city, in close proximity to the market. This luxurious 5 Star hotel is five minutes from the Airport and fifteen minutes from the Railway Station. The hotel is vibrant and contemporarily designed, and the interiors include a collection of thoughtfully sourced art pieces and artefacts. Park Plaza has 45 guest rooms and suites, all elegantly designed and offering the latest amenities and facilities. |
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| Kerala’s oldest hotel to reopen At the heart of ancient Fort Cochin, Kerala, a place that exudes history and culture, is the 'Old Harbour Hotel'. A 300 year-old building that has for long been a heritage monument of this town, now reopened as a boutique hotel. Built in the Dutch style of architecture with hints of Portuguese influences, it was the first hotel of old Cochin. Later it remained a residential home to employees of English tea-broking firms until it was left unused for a period of time. Old Harbour Hotel is located close to the ancient Chinese fishing nets and the mouth of the Cochin harbour. It is walking distance from all historical monuments. The thirteen spacious rooms, each named after the various old streets of Fort Cochin, are plush with high ceilings and either look into a courtyard with a fountain or over the ancient Chinese Fishing nets. The special garden cottages, which were added to offer a feel of Kerala, have open-to-the-sky showers, a veranda and a private pond. |
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| Sarovar Portico opens in Ahmedabad Sarovar Portico is located on the bank of Sabarmati & at the heart of the commercial district of Ahmedabad. The hotel is 8 kms from the airport and 3 kms from the railway station. Sarovar Portico is a first class, full-service hotel with well designed rooms offering a range of amenities, large meeting rooms, state-of-the-art business facilities with Multi cuisine Restaurant and 24 hour coffee shop. Hindustan Beach Retreat : Varkala’s new beach hotel Located at Varkala in Thiruvanathapuram, Hindustan Beach Retreat is the new beach hotel in Kerala’s emerging beach tourism circuit. There are 27 well appointed rooms, each one with a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea, giving you the luxury of solitude that can be enjoyed with the sounds of nature. Facilities like an exotic seafood restaurant in the rooftop, a multi-cuisine restaurant overlooking the pool, a poolside barbeque and a rooftop conference hall with sea view are on offer. Lemon Tree Tree Hotel, Hinjawadi to open in January 2007 Located in Pune’s software heartland at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park and just off the Mumbai expressway, the hotel is walking distance from Infosys, Wipro, Tata Technologies, Coanizant and more. This centrally air-conditioned hotel will offer 124 contemporary single, double and studio rooms (for extended stay), as well as suites. The hotel will also offer a choice of two outlets - a 24x7 coffee shop and a lounge bar as well as fitness, conference and entertainment options. The hotels’ product-service mix will be that of an upscale full service business hotel. Sri Lanka |
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| Small luxury hotel in Yala Elephant Reach Hotel in Yala is located deep in the heart of southern Sri Lanka, close to two popular tourist destinations - Yala National Park and Kirinda. Elephant Reach Hotel is strategically located on four acres of land. Four of Lanka's most visited wildlife sanctuaries are within one hours reach. Yala is the closest and Buundala National Park and newly created Lunugamvehera also in close proximity. Uda Walawe is also about one hours drive. Elephant Reach is an eco-getaway, a private haven within the buffer zone of Yala National Park. The hotel has 21 rooms in nine double chalets and three singles with all facilities. Open type verandas of the individual chalets open up into the picturesque environment. Elephant Reach Hotel is categoried under the 'small luxury hotel and within year 2007 will see an addition of twelve more rooms and a spa. |
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| Park Street Hotel opens in Colombo The Park Street Hotel is an old colonial bungalow transformed into a Boutique Hotel. Located on a leafy street in the heart of Colombo, The Park Street Hotel offers the perfect combination of being conveniently located, while offering a haven of luxury and relaxation. 10 rooms and 2 suites offer the ultimate in comfort and technology, making The Park Street hotel an ideal stop for both business and leisure travelers. |
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| Cornflakes Chaat Click here to read the Zero Oil cooking recipe of Cornflakes Chaat. |
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| Khajuraho Dance Festival - 25th February
to 3 March, 2007 The small village of Khajuraho situated in the northernmost part of Madhya Pradesh, lies 395 Km southeast of Agra. Once the religious capital of Chandela dynasty, one of the powerful Rajput dynasties of Central India, Khajuraho is now famous for it's enchanting temples and it's legendary Khajuraho dance festival. Click here to read more...
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| Push and Pull Deepali Kohli, wife of Rajeev Kohli and Ruchi Kohli, wife of Rohit Kohli were featured in a national newspaper for a fitness article. Click here to read the article... |
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