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The award winning newsletter from Creative Travel / November 2017
 
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Where You Can Find Us next
What People Say About Us
Unique Experiences
Festival News
News From The Jungle
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Hotel News
Aviation News
Recipe of the Month
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Dear Industry Colleagues
Welcome to another edition of award winning 'Creatively Yours'.

We are now in a busy part of the year. Travel shows and events abound across the world, so you will have the opportunity to meet our team in various corners of the world. The team is also busy behind the scenes as arrivals have ramped up.

This newsletter has an insightful report in the ‘Personally Experienced’ section on wildlife. Hope you enjoy it.

You shall see some new and exciting initiatives in the next season from Team Creative. New experiential inclusions, new circuits, new concepts... We take pride in our ability to make a trip to the Indian sub-continent something very different.

Take care, 
Have a Creative Day!
Rajeev Kohli
Joint Managing Director
What People Say About Us
I booked my trip to India through Pacific Delights Travel Agency. We arrived from New York on October 7th and we departed today. I am writing to commend your staff for their excellent services. My wife and I had a wonderful time in India. Your staff was very professional, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. In particular, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Mr. Manoj Mehta, Ashok the driver and Tajudeen the tour guide. Their exemplary professionalism was very much appreciated.

Dr Magdy Mikhail, New York
 
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Unique Experiences
Discovering the night food markets in Ahmedabad
While the march of urban development might be slowly perpetuating the original atmosphere of Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad), the city can never be stripped off its characterful streets. Despite the frenetic pace of commercialization, Ahmedabad manages to wind back and slip into its typical easy-paced candour.
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Festival News
Guru Nanak Jayanti, 4th November
Guru Nanak Sahib, the founder of Sikhism, was born on 15th April, 1469 at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present district of Shekhupura (Pakistan), now Nanakana Sahib.
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News From The Jungle
Jungle Sutra
Rajasthan - Mukundara Hills to get three tigers
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on Friday gave the green signal for relocation of one tiger and two tigresses from Ranthambhore National Park to Mukundara Hills tiger reserve, about 300 km south of Jaipur.
 
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Hike in ‘gypsy booking price’ in Sariska tiger reserve mops up more revenue
The tiger safari in Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) became more expensive a couple of month ago as the gypsy booking price for tiger safari was increased by Rs 1,000. This has led to an increase in revenue for Sariska tiger foundation. As per the hike, a gypsy safari will now cost Rs 4,280.
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Stealthy, scarce and spectacular: Viewing tigers in India
Going on safari to India to photograph tigers in the wild is an unrivalled experience. These are the world’s largest cats. They are stealthy, solitary, spectacular and scarce.

 



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Western Ghats throw up a new snake
Non-venomous aquatic species is endemic to habitat where human pressure is high. When new species of earthworms and frogs have been discovered from the Western Ghats this year, can their predators be far behind? Scientists have described a new species of non-venomous endemic snake, Aquatic Rhabdops, from the northern Western Ghats.
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Destination News
Food & spice tours In Mumbai are the new tourist attraction
Mumbai’s local culture has drawn tourists for long and while heritage walks are already popular, for the past few years there has been a growing interest in a range of food tours. With the aim of giving tourists a taste of local flavours, walking tour takes them through the Lalbaug spice market, where they can witness the process of roasting and grinding of spices.
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Alappuzha Gujarati Street to beckon tourists
The state government is all set to protect the famous 154-year-old Alappuzha Gujarati street under Alappuzha Heritage Tourism Project. To preserve the Gujarati street in its original look and attract all the tourists coming to Alappuzha to this street, the finance minister has started the steps for the execution of this project.
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India and Egypt aim at boosting tourism industry
India has organised a seminar here to make Egyptians aware about its diverse culture and boost tourism between the two nations, which according to the Indian envoy here was below potential. The Indian Embassy here in association with India Tourism Office in Dubai organised the seminar entitled ‘Incredible India Road Show’.
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It’s time to realize the growth potential of various tourism sectors in India
President Ram Nath Kovind said various segments of tourism like spiritual, medical, wildlife and adventure, have a tremendous potential for growth in India as he presented the national tourism awards at New Delhi. 
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Will open Mughal Serais, Punjab for weddings: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister
To promote tourism and generate additional revenue for the state, the Punjab Government has come up with a new tourism policy that will be tabled before the Cabinet.
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Mayurbhanj, Odisha to get a boost in tourism with Water Sports
In a bid to boost eco-tourism, the State Government has decided to promote water sports in the tribal-dominated district of Mayurbhanj. Mayurbhanj Tourist Officer
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Personally Experienced
A Hostile Takeover
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan and Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Experienced by Varun Narain Mathur, Head of the Jungle, Creative Travel India
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Hotel News
Hyatt Hotels looks at expanding footprint in Uttar Pradesh, North India
International luxury hotel chain, Hyatt is looking at expanding footprint in leading tier II towns of Uttar Pradesh.
 
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Sarovar Hotels and Resorts Signs a New Hotel in Jhansi
Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. announced the signing of a new hotel deal in Jhansi, marking the group’s farther foray into Uttar Pradesh.
 
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Formule 1 hotels may be rebranded Holiday Inn Express
Goldman Sachs-backed hotel investment and development company SAMHI Hotels is exploring a tie-up with British multinational hospitality chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for its hotels in India.
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It’s India on a plate at the Lalit
“I have got itchy hands - just like my mother,” declares Keshav Suri, the son of Jyotsna Suri, chairperson and managing director of The Lalit group of hotels.

 
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Aviation News
Coming Soon: Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to Europe
Long Haul, low cost flights to various cities in Europe is set to begin in India. According to a report, apart from Indian low-cost carriers, several foreign companies will compete in this market as well. Singapore Airline’s
 
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Vistara Goes International
Vistara, the full-service airline owned by the Tata group and Singapore Airlines Ltd, is conducting an international operations safety audit and exploring tie-ups with foreign airlines as it prepares to fly abroad.
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International airlines queue up to begin Surat operations
Even as the central government mulls over who will bear the cost for customs at Surat airport and Gujarat government pondering over lack of staff for immigrations, several international airlines have queued up to begin operations to and from the city.
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Philippine Airlines plans Australia and India expansion using A321neos with auxiliary fuel tanks
Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to use a new subfleet of longer range A321neos to expand in Australia and launch services to India. In 2018 PAL is taking delivery of six A321neos with two auxiliary centre fuel tanks, enabling flights of over eight hours.
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Recipe of the Month
Masala Pav
Masala Pav – One of the most relished street foods of India, Masala Pav, comes from the twist in the delicious – Pav Bhaji. Easy to make, delicious to taste – Masala Pav qualifies as a quick snack. Filled with flavours of Indian masalas, it will leave your taste buds satiated.
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