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<< March 2007 |
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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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Ram Kohli Honored at ITB Berlin, 9th March 2007: ITB, The world’s largest tourism fair held each year in March in Berlin was held for the first time in 1966. This year, the management of ITB honored veteran Indian tourism personality, Ram Kohli of Creative Travel, with the highest recognition of ITB – the ITB Golden Pin. This recognition was given to Ram for his long standing support to ITB, Ram was the first Indian to attend the first ITB in 1966. Presented by Dr. Martin Buck, Director of Messe Berlin (organizers of ITB), said in his speech while announcing this distinction “it seems Ram was here even before the first ITB in 1966” he added that he has been a support to the growth of the ITB family and he could not think of a better individual to be given this recognition. The function was attended by many distinguished tourism personalities from all over the world, including Dr. Busche – the first Director General of Messe Berlin, Tourism Ministers of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, heads of various International tourism boards and the top management of PATA including President and CEO Peter de Jong. |
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Creative Travel becomes a charter member of
ABC Events ABCevents.com has been developed by specialists from the tourism sector together with corporate and agency meeting planners and travel managers. Today managed by Alchemy Sales & Marketing Solutions with active collaborators around the world, ABCevents goal is to help meeting planners in their event planning and organizational process by providing them with the information they need. Creative Travel is proud to be a partner of this new initiative. |
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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 - Lindsay
Griffths |
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Spend your summers with Tulips in Kashmir
this time It will be a rare view for the flower lovers and visitors in Kashmir when over 350,000 Tulip plants will bear flowers at the Siraj Bagh, a well known garden in the Valley, by the start of this summer. The State floriculture department has ensured that the Tulips present a view never witnessed by the tourists visiting Kashmir. Siraj Bagh is on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in the heart of Srinagar, home to 2,000 ornately carved pinewood houseboats popular with tourists. "We want this garden to be famous as the best Tulip Garden in the world. This would offer an unparalleled view that is not there anywhere else in the country. Flowers will be abloom together in the month of April. It will be very beautiful and worth seeing. Whoever comes here will be very happy," said Javed Ahmed, Production Manager of Kashmir's floriculture department. |
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Kerala to get crocodile park dedicated to Steve Irwin The world's first crocodile park dedicated to Australian wildlife enthusiast Steve Irwin, who met with a tragic end in a stingray attack, last year, is coming up at the Neyyar Dam in Thiruvananthapuram district. Spread over an area of one hectare, the park will have 45 'mugger' crocodiles and a rare estuarine variety, which was spotted and rescued from a beach near Varkala last year, a wildlife official said. "Since the park will be a memorial to Steve Irwin, the entrance will have a concrete plaque showing the Australian conservationist holding a crocodile in his hand." The park would also have an enclosure which will allow wildlife to thrive in its natural surroundings. New museum in Alleppey An impressive new building in Alleppey housing a private collection of precious artifacts has just opened its doors to the public. The Ravi Karuna Karan Memorial Museum boasts of probably the biggest collection of Swarovski crystal in India, fastidiously detailed tea parties in priceless Meissen china from Germany, delicate figurines in Lladro glass from Spain, intricately carved Shivas and Krishnas in ivory, lacquered antique tables from China, silver sofas from north India and a 1946 Buick car from America. The museum showcases the tastes of three generations of an eminent Kerala family. |
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Kerala convention houseboat inaugurated A spacious air-conditioned houseboat that can host large conventions has been inaugurated in Kerala. Named ''Jala Samrat'', it is a double-storey houseboat, believed to be the first of its kind. It is called Convention Castle. It has a conference hall on the first floor that can seat 150 people and has been built by Alappuzha-based Pulickattil Tourism Group at a cost of over Rs.7 million. The houseboat, combines the traditional with the modern, and the ground floor of the boat has three bedrooms with attached toilets and a lobby. ''This is a fully air-conditioned houseboat fitted with state-of-the-art audio, visual and telecommunication facilities,'' Tomy Pulickattil, the proud owner of the moving convention castle, said. ''Bookings for the boat have already started, especially from leading companies keen to host meetings on it,'' said Pulickattil. |
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India to join Trans - Asian rail project India has agreed to join 18 other countries to build the ambitious Trans Asian Railway (TAR) network that will ease the movement of rail traffic and enhance trade and tourism among Asian countries. The Indian cabinet announced that it will help in the construction of the 11,460 km rail link, a grandiose idea that was mooted in 1969 but took a back seat due to the changing political and economic climate over the last three decades. Divided into three corridors, India will be part of the project's southern corridor that connects Thailand and the southern Chinese province of Yunnan with Turkey through Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran and Sir Lanka. Sri Lanka Blue Water Round the World Cruising Rally arrives in Sri Lanka The Blue Water Round the World cruising team consisting yacht cruising tourists from Scotland, Australia, Belgium, Greece, Canada, Germany, France, England, Sweden and Norway arrived at the Galle Harbour. Tourists participating in the rally said they were delighted to be in the island where they met very friendly, smiling and hospitable people everywhere. They said the visits to Kandy and Sigiriya were interesting. The team members, most who are familiar visitors to the country since the past few years through the same rally, said they always felt secured to be in the country and in their experience, the country was perfectly safe. Nepal |
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Nepal tourism records significant growth The number of tourists visiting Nepal was growing significantly in February, bringing relief to the troubled tourism sector, Nepalese officials said Sunday. The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said the number of visitors arriving by air increased by nearly 63 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2006. The NTB attributed the growth to the improving security situation in the country as well as to the growing number of direct flights from South Korea, Bangladesh and China to Nepal. |
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Nepalese Sherpa to install Buddha statue on Everest Tshering Dorje Sherpa, 32, a Nepalese Sherpa climber, aims to install a 15 inch statue of Lord Buddha atop Mt Everest. Its sculptor claims that frozen conditions on the peak would have no effect on the statue for the next 100 years. Bhutan Bhutan to have the tallest statue of Lord Buddha Bhutan will have the largest and the tallest statue of Lord Buddha ever to be built in the world. The 169-feet bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma, Vajra Throne Buddha, symbolising indestructibility, and seated on a vajra throne, will be erected at Kuensel Phodrang in Changbangdu, overlooking the capital city. Now in ruins, Kuensel Phodrang was once the palace of the 13th Desi Sherab Wangchuk. It is located some 100 meters above Thimphu on a slope. Approved by His Majesty the King and the government, the Buddha Dordenma project is being initiated by the chairman of Menjong Chhothuen Tshogpa, Lam Tshering Wangdi, to commemorate the hundred years of monarchy in 2007. Bangladesh |
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1700 year old Buddhist shrine found in
Bangladesh An ancient (1700 year old) Buddhist temple has been discovered in the Bogra district of northern Bangladesh. Earlier a 1500 year old shrine had been uncovered here. A brick structure of small rooms has also been discovered in the temple. It is perhaps part of a larger temple complex feel archeologists. |
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Cocktails on Lake Pichola A new pontoon on Lake Pichola, is the perfect venue for the guests to enjoy a romantic cocktail when they are staying at The Oberoi Udaivilas. This pontoon anchored just off The Oberoi Udaivilas on Lake Pichola offers a wonderful setting to enjoy cocktails and canapés whilst taking in the views of the Old City and The Oberoi Udaivilas. The pontoon totals 900 square feet in size with 2 sections connected by a wide walkway providing ample space for guests to walk freely. A group up to a maximum of 30 persons can book the entertainment pontoon. Chefs will prepare traditional hot Indian tandoor foods. Live traditional music can be arranged to add to the atmosphere of the evening.. |
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Taj Hotels & CC Africa unveil their
second luxury wilderness lodge Taj Safaris extend their presence in the arena of Indian wildlife tourism with the launch of its second luxury wilderness lodge, Baghvan situated in the Seoni District of Southern Madhya Pradesh. The Lodge is located on the border of the Pench National Park, which received international recognition with Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale – The Jungle Book. The name Baghvan draws its inspiration from one of India’s iconic symbols, the Bengal tiger (bagh – tiger and van – forest). The Baghavan lodge features 12 stand-alone luxurious suites, leveraging its natural settings to provide a tranquil experience. Baghvan is conveniently situated near major airports – Nagpur (90 km) and Jabalpur (192 km). |
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Lemon Tree
Hotel, Hinjawadi, Pune scheduled to open this month |
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The Grand
The Grand Temple View Khajuraho is just 200mts from the renowned Western group of temples (a world heritage site), making it the closest to the temples. After total renovation, the hotel has just been re-commissioned as a high quality boutique hotel with 47 rooms and suites offering 5 star deluxe facilities and services with a modern hi tech Spa, Swimming Pool, Conference facilities, Restaurant & Bar and Business Centre midst large landscape gardens. The Grand Temple View Khajuraho blends its signature service of comfort and elegance with posh surroundings in a luxurious locale. |
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Ginger Durgapur opens Ginger Hotel Durgapur is located in the heart of the city and is in the residential part of this industrial town. It is close to the railway station and the city bus stand (8 km). Ginger Durgapur provides all the special features of Smart basics such as Smart space, Safe zone, gymnasium, meeting room, self check-in kiosk and is geared to make your stay comfortable and pleasant. All the rooms are equipped with amenities like mini-fridge, LCD TV, self-controlled A/c, tea and coffee maker and a telephone. Ginger Mysore opens Ginger Mysore is situated on Vasant Mahal road, close to the tranquil Karingi Lake. A short distance (3 km) away from the main bus stand of Mysore, the hotel provides easy access to places of tourist interest and business establishments in the city. Ginger Mysore provides all the special features of Smart basics. Sri Lanka |
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Thilanka Resort & Spa, Dambulla Surrounded by mountains, paddy fields, flowing rivers and wilderness, the Thilanka Resort & Spa is a brand new luxurious hotel is located a few minutes away from the town of |
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“The Fortress” at
Koggala |
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Tandoori Aloo Baby potatoes tossed with a spicy mixture is an interesting side dish which can also form part of the salad and can be eaten by all age groups. Click here to read more... |
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