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AUGUST 2019 |
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Dear Industry Colleagues,
Welcome to another edition of the award-winning 'Creatively Yours'.
The Monsoons have set in across India, inspiring our travels to the corners that come alive in this season – from the coasts of Southern India to the remoteness of the North East and even the otherwise arid lands of Rajasthan.
The Union Budget for 2019 was recently presented by India’s first female finance minister. Unfortunately, tourism got nothing and the industry was very disappointed. We do have severe stress areas in Indian tourism and there was hope of some reduction on GST rates. Alas, nothing came for us.
In this edition, we talk about Nepal’s revised visa fees, Jaipur’s recent addition to UNESCO World Heritage sites, theme-based travel circuits being developed by the Tourism ministry, new international direct flights to India and a lot 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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Tiger count rises 33% in India
India now has over 2,900 tigers in the wild, according to the latest tiger estimation report for 2018...
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Taking cue from PM Modi, Tourism Ministry makes wildlife theme for Incredible India
PM Modi featured in the popular Man Vs Wild show by Discovery Channel, on 12th August...
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Dear Rajeev,
There are not many words to express the feeling of my friends, Priscila and myself coming back from India. You know you did it and I don’t have to detail everything once again.
It was just one of the best trips we’ve ever had, so it will be difficult for any other destination or DMC to beat it in future occasions. The most unforgettable aspect has been the great personal attention and care by you, Deepali, the whole team at Creative and the overall great reception by all hotels. Please extend my most sincere thanks to everybody involved in making our journey this great success, from drivers and helpers to everybody on the service chain.
I hope to retribute your fantastic hospitality and friendship soon in Brazil. Please bring Deepali with you!
Thank You My Friend
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WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
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FESTIVALS ALERT
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Janmashtami – The Birth of Krishna
24th August 2019
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Ganesh Chaturthi – Ganpati Bappa Morya!
2nd to 12thSeptember 2019
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Hartalika Teej – The Monsoon Festival
1st September 2019
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Onam – Return of the King
1st to 13th September 2019
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DESTINATION NEWS
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Conserving Taj Mahal: Massive greening drive launched in Agra’s eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone
Uttar Pradesh government targets planting 22 crore saplings by end of August...
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Shivrajpur, India’s first “Blue Flag” certified beach
The pristine Shivrajpur beach, 12 km from temple town Dwarka, is all set become a major attraction for international tourists...
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Sikkim – World’s first 100 per cent organic state
See how Sikkim made it to the top to win UN’s Future Policy Gold Award...
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Now, tourists will be able to book a homestay near Statue of Unity
Local administration is working towards making homestay facilities available in nearby villages...
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Fort Kochi, Mattancherry to get heritage town status
Conservation project will also highlight the history of Portuguese, Dutch, English and other foreign cultures in the area...
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HOTEL NEWS
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New Sarovar Portico at Dindi, Andhra Pradesh
TSarovar Hotels and Resort recently announced the signing of a new hotel in the Godavari Delta of Andhra Pradesh...
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Amatra Launches Luxury Properties In Haridwar And Mussoorie
A new entrant in the luxury hospitality segment, the brand plans to add five more hotels in 2019...
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AVIATION NEWS
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Mumbai International Airport to connect India and Tanzania
This will the first airport in India with direct flights by Air Tanzania...
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Vistara says no to plastic
Airline sets target to remove usage of 200 million plastic water bottles...
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Air India makes big change in baggage allowance policy for Dubai, UAE
Here are the new rules and limit...
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Air India To Launch Direct Khajurao-New Delhi Flight
At present, Air India operates services to Khajuraho via Varanasi and Agra three times a week...
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NEWS FROM THE JUNGLE
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Madhya Pradesh's Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves
The two emerged as the best-managed among 50 sanctuaries...
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Healthy Kala Chana Pakora
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas) 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped 4 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
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