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The Award Winning Newsletter From Creative Travel
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Dear Industry
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Welcome to another edition 'Creatively Yours'.
November is one of the peak wedding months in North India.
Every day someone is getting married somewhere and with the pomp and show that
Indian weddings are legendary for. Any traveller that is in the country at this
time is bound to come across a wedding in most major hotels. Don’t feel shy.
Pop your head into the halls and you are bound to be called in by the hosts to
see more.
Did you know that we have journeys that can take guests to
an Indian wedding? See this on our specialist site of experiential journeys
called Crafted by Creative.
The Indian Whiskey “Indri” just got awarded as the top
whiskey in the world. We didn’t see that coming, but it does make us proud.
There are a few new hotels and flight launches that are relevant to our
industry. Read these and more in this edition of Creatively Yours.
We will be back at the IBTM World in Barcelona and ILTM
Cannes in a few weeks. So excited to be seeing old friends again. If you want
to set up an appointment at any of these shows, let us know.
Remember, we do offer custom training and one-on-one strategy
sessions to travel advisors and tour operators across the world. If you would
like to book a session, just email us at engage@creative.travel
with your details.
Additional news items are also on our blog site.
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Rajeev Kohli & Rohit Kohli
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 Where to find us next
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IBTM Barcelona, Spain 28–30 November 2023 Meet us
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 Story of the month |
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Band, Baaja, Baraat: Into the heart of Indian weddings
India is a tapestry
of diverse cultures and joyous traditions. At the very epicentre of this
vibrant kaleidoscope is the big fat Indian
wedding. A spellbinding spectacle of love, laughter and festivities, this unforgettable experience is a
sensational fusion of customs and celebrations. In Sanskrit, we call it "Vivaha," meaning a
sacred union of two souls and the merging of two families. Grand in scale and splendour, the Indian wedding is
more than just nuptials; it's a divine overture of life and love.
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 Festivals |
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Rann Utsav,
Gujarat, November 2023
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Rann Utsav, situated
in Gujarat's Kutch district, has evolved from a modest three-day event in 2005 into one of India's most extensive
and enduring festivals, spanning an impressive
four months. Under the vast canopy of stars and the silvery
moonlight, visitors are treated to a
vivid tapestry of Gujarat's diverse culture.
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Hornbill Festival, Dec 1, 2023
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The highly
anticipated Hornbill Festival, running from December 1 to December 10, 2023, is a vibrant tribute to Nagaland's rich
cultural legacy. It attracts curious travellers worldwide. Named after the revered Hornbill bird,
symbolizing respect in Naga tradition, it's aptly known as the "Festival of Festivals."
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 Personally Experienced |
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Who: Rajeev Kohli (Joint Managing Director)
Where: Hampi, Karnataka
When: November 2023
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India is huge. By size, by number of people, by its
diversity. And this really hits you when you try to travel from one part of the
country to another. The vastness can be overwhelming, even for us who live
here. But India is also spectacularly engaging and it lives up to its tagline
of being incredible.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Hampi in the
Southern Indian state of Karnataka. We had the privilege of operating a luxury
around the world charter that landed in India to spend 3 nights in this unique
destination.
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 In the News |
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Sri Lanka Introduces Visa-Free travel for India and six other nations
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Sri Lanka has made a significant move to stimulate tourism and revive its economy by eliminating visa fees for visitors from India and six other countries. This pilot project, effective until March 31, 2024,
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IndiGo enhances
connectivity to Khajuraho, Salem, and Diu
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IndiGo has expanded
its domestic flight network to include new destinations in India. Starting from October 10, the airline has
introduced flights to Khajuraho, connecting the
town with Varanasi and Delhi in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
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Maldivian's inaugural flight to Bangalore
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Maldivian, the
national airline of the Maldives, is gearing up for its first flight to
Bangalore, India, scheduled to take
off on October 30, 2023. The airline will operate two weekly flights, departing every Monday and Thursday
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Udaipur set to become
country’s first wetland
city
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The Rajasthan
government is actively pursuing its vision to convert Udaipur, often called the City of Lakes, into India's inaugural
wetland city. This ambitious project aligns with the Ramsar Convention of International Importance, as endorsed by
the Environment and the Forest
Department.
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'Made in India' whisky
wins 'Best in the World' award
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The Indri Diwali
Collector's Edition 2023, a 'Made in India' whisky, has achieved the prestigious title of the world's best
whisky brand, awarded by Whiskies of the World. This honour is in the form of the esteemed "Double Gold Best In
Show" accolade, highlighting its excellence
in the world of whisky.
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IHG debut InterContinental Jaipur
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InterContinental
Hotels and Resorts, the world's largest hotel brand, has partnered with DS Group, a leading multi-business
corporation and FMCG conglomerate, to introduce the newly transformed InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road in the 'Pink
City.'
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 Other News |
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• India-Sri Lanka ferry service
sets sail after
a decade • Goa Government mandates 'fish curry-rice' in beach shacks
• IndiGo’s new flights to
Jaisalmer and Jharsuguda
• Air India
enhances travel experience on all Mumbai-USA routes
• Goa Tourism
Development Corporation opens Dudhsagar Falls, takes bookings online |
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Kaziranga National
Park and Tiger Reserve to reopen on October 15
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Kaziranga National
Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, managed
by the Eastern Assam Wildlife
Division, is preparing to welcome tourists for the 2023-24 season
commencing on October 15, as per an
official statement.
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Ranthambhore
continues to see more changes
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Ranthambhore
continues to see more changes in how safaris will operate from October 2023. In
July Forest Department had announced that the park shall remain closed for
tourist activities on all Wednesdays. After much protest from service
providers, hoteliers, and travel companies (as much travel was already planned
and confirmed till April 2024)
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 From Mrs Kohli’s Kitchen |
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About
Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
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The cherished Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding) known by various names
like gajorer halua, gajrela, and carrot halwa, holds a special place in Indian culinary
tradition, particularly in the context of weddings.This delectable dessert is created by simmering grated carrots in a pot
filled with a precise blend of water, milk, sugar, and aromatic cardamom, all
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India’s most awarded DMC since 1977
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