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Welcome to another edition 'Creatively Yours'.
March is the last month of our fiscal year and traditional tourist season. It has been an interesting ride for us in the Indian tourism industry. With our shoulder period coming in, we are already planning new trainings and destination experience trips for our team and partners alike.
And this summer we want to give you an opportunity to get out and explore as well. Here are a few specially designed journeys for you to come and experience our lands for yourself.
We are delighted to present our 2024 ‘Be our Guest‘ portfolio to our partners. This gives you the opportunity to experience not only India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, but also the legendary services that have made us what we are today. Many will copy us, but there is only one ‘Be our Guest’.
We have been doing many sessions of custom training and one-on-one strategy sessions to travel advisors and tour operators across the world. If you would like to plan a session for you and your team, just email us at knowledge@creative.travel with your details.
This month is also Holi. The spring festival of happiness. Read some stories about that below.
Read these and other stories in this edition of Creatively Yours. Additional news items are also on our blog site.
Have a Creative Day!
Rajeev Kohli & Rohit Kohli
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Be Our Guest 2024 is out!
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They say, “seeing is believing”.
Can words describe 3.2 million sq. kms. of the Indian subcontinent? Can pictures capture a terrain as diverse as lush green forests, golden deserts and the majestic Himalaya
range? Can stories tell you all you want to know about the complex cultures of the Indian people, their languages and dialects, their rituals and traditions? To feel their magic, be
touched by her spirituality, experience her intensity or join in her celebrations, you have to be in India
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Basant Bahaar: Exploring the splendour of spring in India
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Provence has lavender, Japan has cherry blossoms, and the UK has daffodils. But did you know that come spring, India transforms into a wonderland with dozens of flower varieties? From blood-red rhododendrons to pristine white apricot flowers, blue poppies, and pink geraniums, the diverse Indian landscape gets drenched in vibrant colours. Spring is more than a change of season in India. It has a special connection to our culture. We welcome new beginnings and harvest bounties with a host of spring festivals, whether it is Bihu in Assam and Baisakhi in Punjab or Vishu in Kerala and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu. Since antiquity, Sanskrit and Urdu poets have composed volumes praising the lushness, cheer and flamboyance of 'Basant Bahaar' (spring). In spring, we look forward to travelling in search of sweeping vistas of beautiful blooms across the country. |
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Braj Holi 2024: Mathura, Vrindavan And Barsana (17th to 26th March, 2024) |
The Braj Holi 2024 Full Schedule has been announced, with celebrations set to take place on March 25 across India. The festival spans two days, starting with Holika Dahan on March 24, followed by the colorful festivities on March 25. |
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Celebrating Punjab's Hola Mohalla Festival: A Tribute to Bravery and Tradition (25th to 27th March, 2024) |
Hola Mohalla is a vibrant festival unique to Punjab, celebrating gallantry, warriors, bravery, victory, glory, and fearlessness. The word ‘Hola’ is a masculine form of the feminine word ‘Holi,’ and the festival extends over three days, |
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The Tshechu Festival: Celebrating Guru Padmasambhava in Bhutan, (21st to 25th March 2024)
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The Tshechu is a sacred religious festival celebrated in Bhutan, honoring Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who brought Tantric Buddhism to the Himalayan regions in the 8th century. |
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Who: Rohit Kohli (Joint Managing Director)
Where: Maldives
When: February 2024
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Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Baglioni Resort Maldives provides an unrivalled luxury all-inclusive experience surrounded by the famed azure waters and pristine beaches that makes Maldives all so amazing. This luxury resort is ideal for anyone seeking true relaxation in a stunning natural setting.
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Sri Lanka aims to extend visa-free travel for seven nationalities
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Sri Lanka's Minister of Tourism and Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, is hopeful for an extension of visa-free travel for seven nationalities beyond the current deadline of 31 March. |
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Rajasthan Tourism department elevates destination weddings with Palace on Wheels
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The Rajasthan Tourism Department is innovating to promote destination weddings, aiming to establish the state as a premier wedding venue. |
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Manta Air launches historic Bangalore-Dhaalu Atoll route
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Manta Air, the Maldives' prominent seaplane and domestic airline, has achieved a significant milestone by inaugurating its first international route, linking Bangalore, India, with Dhaalu Airport in the Maldives. |
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Akasa Air to commence international operations with Mumbai-Doha flights and expands network to include Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
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Akasa Air is gearing up to launch its international operations, starting with flights from Mumbai to Doha on March 28, to strengthen the connectivity between Qatar and India. |
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Clarks Hotels & Resorts opens luxury property in Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Clarks Hotels & Resorts has introduced its second property, Celestial Hills, in Sri Lanka, marking its entry into the luxury leisure sector and expanding its global presence. Situated in Kandy, this boutique luxury resort boasts 11 private villas, |
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IndiGo adds new domestic routes to meet summer travel surge
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IndiGo has unveiled a series of new domestic routes set to commence from March 31, 2024, aimed at capitalizing on the increased demand for summer travel. The airline will introduce direct flights connecting key cities like Ahmedabad-Rajkot, |
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• Arkia Airlines to enhance connectivity with daily Tel Aviv-Colombo flights
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• Delhi Tourism Walk Festival promises month of cultural exploration
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• ITC’s Hotel Group launches Mementos property in Udaipur
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• Nepal shifts trekking permits to digital platform
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Satpura National Park is the only national park in India where one can go on a walking safari. Spanning over 1,500 sq km of Madhya Pradesh, the vast sanctuary boasts a mosaic of landscapes—from rugged hills and abundant valleys to dense forests and meandering rivers. |
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House of Rumbak Wildlife Lodge: A sustainable retreat in Ladakh's remote wilderness
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Perched high in the Himalayas, House of Rumbak Wildlife Lodge is a new mountain retreat located on the edge of Hemis National Park in Ladakh. |
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About Gujiya: Gujiyas are sweet dumplings made of maida or flour and filled with a delightful khoya and dry fruits mixture and are popularly made in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Deep fried in ghee and dipped in a sugary syrup, |
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