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To Explore this Monsoon in India Waterfall is the most peaceful and natural place to visit. It provides you unlimited happinzess because it's the beauty of God. To spend your vacation near the waterfall will be the most unforgettable experience of your life. India is blessed with so many beautiful and stunning waterfalls covering every corner of the country. 10 amazing waterfalls of India -

3. Dudhsagar Waterfall Goa a place which is known for beaches, also has one of the tallest waterfalls in India. It is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River. It is 60 km from Panaji by road, 46 km from MadgaonBelgaum rail route. Height is 310 m (1017 feet). The best time to visit is at the peak of the monsoon season, when the river is at its highest flow.

1. Chitrakoot Falls

4. Nohkakikai Falls

Also known as 'The Niagara of India', situated 38 km in the northwest of J a g d a l p u r, i n B a s t a r d i s t r i c t o f Chhattisgarh. Is ironically scantly

The most beautiful waterfall in India. Located near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, is one of the wettest places on Earth

connected with public buses. Nearest railway station is Jagdalpur Junction 36 km away, whereas Jagdalpur airport is 37 km away. It is the widest fall in India, of about 300 meters (980 feet). One can visit it throughout the year. It has similarities with the world famous Niagara Falls for its horse-shoe shape.

with the height of 340 meters (1115 feet). Borjhar Airport in Guwahati is about 170 km away, whereas Guwahati railway station is just 145 km away. There are many government buses as well as AC buses available. Unlike other waterfalls, you can visit this waterfall any season. It rains here without any warning.

2. Athirapalli Falls

5. Kune Falls

One of the largest waterfall in Kerala. Situated in Athirapilly Panchayath in

Located in Khandala, Pune district of Maharashtra and is the 14th largest

Thrissur district of Kerala. In addition the area also has an abundance of wildlife and also tourist destination. It is a relatively small measuring waterfall of just 24, (80 feet). The nearest railway station is the Chalakudi Railway Station 30 km, while the airport is Kochi International Airport is about 55 km.

waterfall in India. It measures 200 meters (650 feet) of height and splits into three tiered waterfalls before gushing into the below valley. From Mumbai you can take the famous old Mumbai-Pune Expressway to reach Lonavala bypass and then move towards Khandala. It is the perfect picnic spot for the people from Pune and Mumbai. Also

there is famous Kune Missionary Church well known tourist attraction.

6. Courtallam Falls The Spa of South India is located at panchayat town situated in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu. Nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport which is 86 km away and Thiruvananthapuram 112 km away. By rail Tenkasi station 6 km away from Courtallam. Many seasonal and few perennial rivers like the Chittat River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambarapani River originate in this region. The falls measure 160 meters and are among the

tallest in India.

7. Jog Waterfall

8. Nohsngithiang Falls The Seven Sisters Waterfalls i.e sevensegmented waterfall is just 1 km away from south of Mawsmai village which is in East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. The fall measure 315 meters and is 4th largest waterfall in India. Borjhar Airport in Guwahati is about 170 km away, whereas Guwahati railway station is just 145 km away.

9. Thoseghar Waterfalls A scenic spot located near the small village of Thoseghar, 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of Konkan region. There

are series of waterfalls, ranging some from 15 to 20 meters and of 500 meters in height. It is 3 hours away from Pune. People come from all over Maharashtra to visit the area, especially during the monsoon. The surrounding area is so quiet and peaceful that it is an ideal destination for relaxation and spending time with the nature.

Known by its breadth (290 meters) t h a n h e i g h t ( 2 5 9 m e t e rs ) , t h i s waterfall is located near Sagara in Karnataka. The falls are also known by other names like G e rs o p p a a n d Jogada Gundi falls by the localities. It is the second b i g g e s t fa l l s i n I n d i a . N e a re s t d o m e st i c a i r p o r t i s H u b l i A i r p o r t

Located at Nandapani in Sundergarh

130 km and also international airports like Bengaluru Airport - 340 km, Mangalore Airport - 200 km, G o a A i r p o r t- 2 4 6 k m a n d R a j i v Ga n d h i I ntern at io n a l Airp o rt6 5 0 k m . I t att ra c t s l a rge n u m b e r o f to u r i st s .

district of Odisha. It is the 12th highest waterfall in India. It is a perennial horse tail type waterfall. Nearest airport is Jamshedpur airport 157 km away, whereas Jharsuguda railway station is 28 km. The fall measures an incredible 244 meters resulting in its waters turning to mist before hitting the pools below.

10. Khandadhar Falls

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) a n n o u n c e d t h a t t h e Ro ya l T h a i Government has approved the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries for another six months, until 31 October. The decision was announced in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 30 April, reasoning it as a measure to stimulate and promote tourism as well as to enhance the kingdom's attractiveness among foreign visitors. Citizens of Andora, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China including Taiwan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will be exempted from the 2,000 Baht visa-on-arrival fee for the purpose of touring in Thailand for not more than 15 days.

Splash Wayanad Monsoon Carnival The sound of rain, the lush green velvet tea plantation, the smell of mud, these are beauty of the Monsoon. And Wayanad experience one of the highest rainfalls in India and it host the best adventure for the tourists. Best time to visit is during Splash-Wayanad Monsoon Carnival is scheduled to be held on July 11 to 14, 2019 in Wayanad, Kerala. This is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the Wayanad Tourism Organisation. SPLASH B2B MEET - One of the key

attractions of splash 2019 is the Business to Business meet (B2B). More than 400 travel agents participate in Splash B2B meet section and interact with various property owners in Wayanad every year. Splash B2B meet section is one of the best travel selling meets in kerala. The Venue this year is Vythiri Village. This year, Resorts & Homestays from neighbouring areas like Coorg, Nilgiris, Mysore, Kannur, Kasargod & Bekal will also participate in the event. Destination visit, Property visit, Outdoor activities, Adventure activities, Cultural programmes.

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U.S. Department of Commerce's -Trade Winds The U.S. Commercial Service will bring more than 100 U.S. companies to India as part of the U.S. Department of Commerce's largest annual trade mission program, Trade Winds. Trade Winds Indo-Pacific features a three-day business forum in New Delhi, India, with additional trade mission stops in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Bangladesh. At each mission stop, attending companies will meet directly

Built inside the Mall of Muscat, the aquarium is first of its kind in Oman and the largest in the Middle East covering 8,000 square meters of the mall and spanning three floors. The Oman aquarium opened doors to visitors this month showcasing around 1000 types of Omani fishes and 30,000 marine animals including sharks, lobsters, turtles, rays, local corals, penguins and crocodiles. The main tank has a walk-through tunnel for visitors to get an upclose and personal look at the variety of fishes inside. The ticket is priced at OMR 8.5 for adults and OMR 6.5 for children.

with government leaders, market experts, and pre-vetted potential business partners. “The potential for growth in U.S.-India trade is enormous given the size of our economies,” said Kenneth I. Juster, U.S. Ambassador to India. “Exports of U.S. goods and services to India reached $58.9 billion in 2018. I look forward to hearing of future successes from the companies taking part in Trade Winds.”

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Waterfalls

NEWS FLASH Thailand extends visa-on-arrival fee waiver until 31 October 2019

1. Chitrakoot Falls

4. Nohkakikai Falls

Also known as 'The Niagara of India', situated 38 km in the northwest of J a g d a l p u r, i n B a s t a r d i s t r i c t o f Chhattisgarh. Is ironically scantly

The most beautiful waterfall in India. Located near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, is one of the wettest places on Earth

2. Athirapalli Falls

5. Kune Falls

One of the largest waterfall in Kerala. Situated in Athirapilly Panchayath in

Located in Khandala, Pune district of Maharashtra and is the 14th largest

there is famous Kune Missionary Church well known tourist attraction.

tallest in India.

7. Jog Waterfall

9. Thoseghar Waterfalls A scenic spot located near the small village of Thoseghar, 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of Konkan region. There

Located at Nandapani in Sundergarh

10. Khandadhar Falls

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26th Edition of ATM The 26th edition of the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism exhibition Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019 was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed was joined by Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO of Dubai

World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Director-General of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), plus other VIPs who embarked on a tour of the show floor as the fourday event got underway at DWTC. This year’s event has 400 main stand holders with representation from over 150 countries. With more than 40,000 visitors expected to attend, ATM 2019

will showcase over 2,500 exhibiting companies – of these 100 will be making their show debut. The 26th edition of ATM also form part of the inaugural Arabian Travel Week, as well as ILTM Arabia, CONNECT Middle East, India and Africa – a new route development forum launching this year and new consumer-led event ATM Holiday Shopper which kicked off proceedings on27 April. Other highlights will include the debuts of the Arabia China Tourism Forum and the Hotel Industry Summit, as well as the return of the Global Halal Tourism Summit. As this year’s main theme, cutting-edge technology and innovation will be integrated across all show verticals and planned activities. New this year ATM Holiday Shopper is the brand-new travel event for consumers offering the very best travel and tourism discounts and deals, plus the chance to learn about a range of emerging and

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unexplored destinations and activities from destinations around the world. The inaugural event took place in Hall 1 of the Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday, 27 April 2019.

Tourism in Sri Lanka Bounces Back The Sri Lanka tourism industry stands united with the rest of the world against terrorism. Sri Lankan resilience to restore the worlds faith in the beautiful island and the hospitality which is the heart of the Sri Lankan way of life. After a week on from the deadliest terror attacks in the country since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka Tourism discusses measures taken to ensure the safety and security of tourists and outlines strategic plans to rebuild tourism stakeholder confidence to ensure the vital recovery of the tourism industry that supports one in 10 families in Sri Lanka. 'Sri Lankan's are among the most warm and nurturing people on earth, when guests arrive on our shore's they

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become family' said Kishu Gomes, Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism. 'And when family is hurt the entire community comes together to protect, nurture, mourn and grieve and heal together…this is our way and it has been our way from the beginning of time.' He continued 'the promise of Sri Lanka is a promise of hope, of family, of deep awareness, of tolerance, of diversity, of sincere connection to humanity and nature and of generosity; we will live the promise of our motherland and we ask anyone who has ever visited us, relished our food, brewed our teas, cheered our cricket or just marveled at the beauty of a full moon to become ambassadors of kindness and compassion everywhere they go. We are overwhelmed by the

The Heart of Rajasthan Dargah Sharif one can visit Adhai-dinka-jhonpra, which is situated on the outskirts of the city and is at a short distance from the Dargah. Taragarh Fort, one of the oldest hill forts in India.

Draped in the majestic Aravalli Mountains of Rajasthan, Ajmer was once known as Ajaymeru under the rule of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 12th century. The city is wonderful tourist spot in India with a surprising blend of Hinduism and Islam. Ajmer is a delightful fusion of different cultures and traditions. The ancient architecture of the city is heavily influenced by Indo – Islamic leaning. Ajmer is popularly known for Dargah Sarif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which is frequented by visitors of all faiths. Dargah is not only visited by Muslims but also Hindus who throng in large numbers with equal

Another important place for worship and not to be missed sights are Nareli Jain Temple, Rangii Temple, situated 13 km away from Ajmer has an influence of south Indian style of architecture along with Rajput and Mughal style that are more common site of Rajasthan. Anted Mata Temple is a Digambara Jain temple that is popular amongst local as well as among tourists. One of the most shrine temple of Lord Brahma and Savitri temple (Savitri Wife of Lord Brahma) is situated at 19 Km from Ajmer. After paying your respects to the

Beside pilgrimage and heritage site one can indulge into adventure like camel ride. Do visit Ana Sagar Lake, a artificial lake near Darga Sharif. The lake is spread over 13 km and there is an island in center of lake which can be reached by boats. Various water activities one can experience on Lake.

Lankan police and Tri forces are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all tourists currently in Sri Lanka. This is absolutely our first priority' said Gomes.

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Looming high on a hill top the fort allows its visitor to take a fine look at the entire city. Other point of interest Ajmer Museum which is situated in Akbar's Fort is now known as Magazine. There are several sections within museum such as Archeology, Armory, Arts, Crafts and Industry. The edifice is built of red sandstones, which have been positioned in a square pattern giving it a wonderful outlook.

outpouring of love, support and solidarity from people everywhere and look forward to welcoming the world back home to Sri Lanka'. 'Addressing security issues he said Sri

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vegetarian Restaurants and road side court. For the accommodation this city also has a designated area of hotels for all budget. Ajmer is pretty well connected to the rest of the country. The nearest airport from Ajmer is the Jaipur airport which offers frequent services to various cities of the country. Ajmer also has its very own railway station which has numerable trains halting there; lastly the fleets of state and private buses connect the city to the various regions in the state and also neighboring areas. With a host of exciting things to do in Ajmer, travellers can thoroughly enjoy the experience of exploring this destination.

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unexplored destinations and activities from destinations around the world. The inaugural event took place in Hall 1 of the Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday, 27 April 2019.

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For food lovers city provides some lipsmacking vegetarian and non-

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outpouring of love, support and solidarity from people everywhere and look forward to welcoming the world back home to Sri Lanka'. 'Addressing security issues he said Sri

Druga Bag, a park which is decorated with beautiful trees, providing fresh breeze and lush vegetation.

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TRADE NEWS Marine & Offshore Travel

Lufthansa City Center recently launched a programme for Marine & Off- Shore travel specialists aiming towards giving a platform to agencies who is specialise in handling such customers to network amongst each other, get trained on latest processes, avail cutting-edge tech tools and leverage price competitiveness in order to gain and sustain business. The Marine & Offshore travellers provides the resources necessary to operate it and they also move some 90% of the goods and resources that are consumed around the world. This segment is the ecosystem of providers that handles the challenging task of getting crews to ship and engineers, technicians and support crew to rigs - on time, anywhere in the world. Marine and offshore travel is so much more than ships’ crews being moved on a daily basis. The complexity of this unique travel sector, one that requires a high degree of understanding for the urgent need to travel. A travel

consultant who understands the wide range of nationalities and documents involved as well as the regular occurrence of significant excess baggage. Additionally, LCC Consultants are sympathetic to medical repatriation travel and move quickly to reassure all concerned. Marine & Offshore travel management requires high level masterminding compared to booking a business traveller on a flight to a capital city. The shipping industry involves complex logistical requirements that are compounded by tight deadlines and frequent last-minute booking changes of multi-sector long haul itineraries. Lufthansa City Center has identified a group of specialists in this area. Joining LCC Marine & Offshore Travel group brings besides the countless/many benefits like connecting with Marine and Offshore experts all over the world to improve your service and know-how, it also offers access to LCC Marine & Offshore Travel Online Portals, exchange meetings and fare exercises. With more than 570 offices in over 90 countries and a total turnover of approximately 5.3 billion Euros, Lufthansa City Center is the biggest independent travel agency franchise system Worldwide.

How Does India Travel India’s travel spends expected to grow at 13% to $136 billion by 2021

The Indian traveller has come of age, spending approximately $94 billion in 2018, on around 2 billion domestic and international trips, helping the Indian travel and tourism industry achieve unprecedented scale. The momentum is expected to continue and the industry will grow at a 13% CAGR to $136 billion by 2021, according to a report, ‘How Does India Travel’, released by Bain & Company and Google India. The report outlines how India spends on travel, the influence of online channels in their purchase journey and potential growth opportunities for travel businesses till 2021. Deep diving into the $136 billion spends, the report cites a 12% growth in transportation ($50 billion), 13% growth in lodging ($21 billion) and consumption, which includes spends on shopping, recreation and food, to grow at 13% ($65 billion) over the next three years. Additionally, as more people come online, smartphone penetration improves and use of digital payments goes up, the report estimates that Indian travellers will spend an additional $24 billion on online travel bookings over the next three years, a growth from 25% in 2018 to 35% in 2021. Frequent flyers: Nearly 70% of them

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booked online, cumulatively spent $17 billion in 2018. Budget business traveller: 86% of them researched online whereas only 60% book online, cumulatively spent $20 billion in 2018. Experience-oriented traveller: Around 70% of their bookings were done online. and cumulatively spent $22 billion in 2018. Budget group traveller: 90% researched online and 55% booked online, cumulatively spent $29 billion in 2018. Occasional travel visiting friends/ relatives : 92% researched online but only 60% booked online, spent $6 billion in 2018. The contribution of travel and tourism’s spend in India has reached developed market levels, from 6.7% of GDP in 2013 to 9.4% in 2018. This growth, combined with a rapidly growing internet user base and adoption of online bookings will lead to $24 billion in incremental revenues through online channels by 2021. In order to benefit from this trend, businesses need to actively increase new user adoption and increase penetration in the existing user base across the purchase journey.

Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel Step back in time with a tour to Fort Tiracol Heritage Hotel. Located on the northern most tip of Goa on a cliff with a kaleidoscopic view of the Arabian Sea, this armed fortress had once belonged to the Portuguese. Set foot in its charming courtyard and you will be captivated by the 17th century church standing in the middle, the luxurious interiors of the fort, in addition to the panoramic seascapes from the ramparts. Enjoy a memorable stay in

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Proprietor of DRREAM ESCAPES bags an experience of 20 years in travel fraternity with expertise in destinations of Australia, Canada, North and South America, New Zealand and Eastern Europe. She recently launched her new venture Gurly Trailz for the female millennial to discover ownself, their craziness and set them free to explore the world.

Aashi Travels was established in 2017, and is based at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Specialize in personalized tours for outbound, inbound & domestic holidays, international tour packages catering to individuals, family & cultural group and corporate conferences. The company also deal in air tickets booking, travel insurance and passport related services.

Ms. Gargi Joshi

Her company name says it all, yes it specializes in India’s southern part – Kerala, Karnataka and TamilNadu. With the expertise of over 15 years in travel trade and her passion is driving her working days n nights. She has the insight knowledge of South Indian destinations and offers all the above stated services with good price and best quality. And she has the ability to convince and attract tourist to Southern India.

M- 9820585112 E- punam@dreamescapes.in

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A hard working girl, driving her family business to GEN Next with her vision and her knowledge. She manages the overall GPS’ events & the technology/ GPS App. For sustainability and Eco-drive she has love to adopt more technological innovations to enhance the event by creating a virtual environment. Her vision is to create the most comprehensive & integrated B2B travel & tourism interaction platform in the country and taking GPS to the next level.

Ms. Deepali Vora

Ms. Poonam Noorani Drream Escapes

Ms. Ami Sharma Aashi Travels

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Nancy is full of life and positivity. She has travelled across countries like US, UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia & Gulf. Her new venture Xplopad Adventures envisions to be the global company for adventure travel. Currently focusing on Inbound and Outbound (Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, US, South America, Arctic, Antarctica, Iceland, Finland and Japan)

With about 24 years of experience in the Travel Industry, Reena carries an immense knowledge across multiple Travel Verticals. She started her career in 1995 with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and had earned many recognition & awards. With an aim to support the women entrepreneurs she launched a special program called “Home Maker to Holiday Maker” that provides an earning opportunity to home makers. Specialize In - Luxury Holidays, Destination Events & Weddings

Owns a boutique resort called AMANZI, which is 2.5 hours from Mumbai and 45 mts away from Lonavala. The resort has well equipped 10 rooms. And is best place to celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Moments with your loved ones.

Ms. Tanushka Kaur Anand Executive Director, Global Panorama Showcase

Ms. Nancy D'Almeida Xplopad Adventures

With the 25 years of work experience with companies like Abercrombie & Kent, American Express & FCM Travel Solutions, Naina have recently started her own company Bangalore Escapades and currently represent a Adventure Camp in Coorg. She also represents the companies in South India for the B2B or the B2C market.

Ms. Khushbu Darji Owner, Simply Holiday

Owner @ Wanderwing Holidays

M- 7383759845 E- khushbu@simplyholiday.in

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Ms. Varsha Tejwani

Simply Holiday, a Ahmedabad, Gujarat based Travel Agency providing their services to B2B and B2C. Khushbu is a passionate traveller and she had HR background but from past 1.5 years she is into Travel Industry to chase her passion.

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Varsha owns a travel company in Jaipur city and has the experience of more than 10 years in Travel Industry. Her company deals in all domestic and international tour packages along with visa and ticketing. Expertise in Rajasthan Inbound Tour.

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Ms. Parul Shailendra Kesari Editor-In-Chief, Safari Plus Founder, Travel Heels

Travel Heels is the global group for the women who loves to Travel.

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Ms. Anaita Punjabi Owner, Amanzi Resort M: 7718885337 E: info@amanzi.in

Ms. Reena Chopra, Founder & CEO Magical Holidays Pvt. Ltd.

Owner, Banana Leaf Destinationz

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Explore Travels, Ahmedabad

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Ms Ashwini Ambekar

Corporate Outbound & Tanhadil

Founder partner Cirrus Travels and Holidays LLP

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Ms. Tejal Mehta Owner, Meal Mantra

Ms. Meenal Barapatre Global Services, Mumbai

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Ms. Neharika Sahgel

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A1 Travel Management, Arunachal Pradesh

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Ms. Navaz Karanjia

Ms. Prerana Hukkerikar Vasagadekar Unifly Holidays M- 9881568989 E -prerana.vasagadekar@gmail.com

Ms. Naina Malika Williams Bangalore Escapades

Ms. Teenam Bansode M- 9823784604 E- teenambansode@gmail.com

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Head The School of Excellence, Travel Academy

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Ms. Smeeta Gulvady

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Ms. Meenakshi Gupta

Ms. Sapna Rateria

Sr Manager Sales Western Region CGH Earth Hotels

Ms. Gargi Joshi

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Ms. Deepali Vora

Ms. Poonam Noorani Drream Escapes

Ms. Ami Sharma Aashi Travels

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Ms. Tanushka Kaur Anand Executive Director, Global Panorama Showcase

Ms. Nancy D'Almeida Xplopad Adventures

Ms. Khushbu Darji Owner, Simply Holiday

Owner @ Wanderwing Holidays

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Ms. Varsha Tejwani

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INSIGHT UTEN to promote MOKSH Resort UTEN, a travel event company founded by Mr. Anil Kadavil - Chek Travels, Mr. Satyaprakash Gupta Vista Travels and Ms. Winifred D'souza - Win memories have been investing it's expertise in educating, the travel fraternity through interactions and networking. UTEN organised a study fam tour to MOKSH RESORT, an organic farm to promote the property. More than 50 UTENian's visited the resort and experienced the various facilities of MOKSH RESORT. Moksh Resort is owned by Mr. Alok Jain and Mr. Himanshu Bhagat. It is an organic farm resort near Pawna Dam, spread over 25 acres of land with 25 AC rooms farmhouse with the facilities like box cricket, swimming pool, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, volley ball are available under one roof with best of organic veg food.

V-DISPLAY Indian Graduates to obtain EASA Cabin Crew Attestation Cabin Crew Europe in association with GMR Aviation Academy, is all set to deliver EASA approved Cabin Crew Initial Training Courses in India. This is a first for India, with successful graduates obtaining their EASA Cabin Crew Attestation. So far, two locations have been approved in India for delivery of theoretical and practical training. Though the company will be expanding

across India due to high demand. Cabin Crew Europe - the first non-airline EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) approved Cabin Crew Training Organisation in Ireland regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority was established by Nobox in 2018. A company that was set up by 3 Irish Aviation companies; Crewlink, Dalmac Recruitment & Aviation Services and Workforce International Contractors, building on over 25 years of aviation experience in recruitment, training, international payroll and employment. Expressing his interest in the Indian market Ryan Moffett, Director of Nobox and Cabin Crew Europe said “We could not have found a better partner than GMR AA, better students and a better relationship to grow and flourish than our country’s relationship with India. Our relationship with GMR AA is one of partnership, trust and a shared belief in in offering best in practice accredited training, preparing graduates for a fruitful career in the industry.” In addition, Mr. Moffett mentions his goal with GMR and that it is to help India alleviate specific difficulties and obstacles facing airlines in their recruitment and training of Cabin Crew. Commenting on the association P. S. Nair, CEO – GMR Airports said, “GMR AA is committed towards creating a continual training pipeline and the signing of this Agreement with Cabin Crew Europe, Nobox is yet another landmark moment. With joint efforts and synergy, we will be able to create immediate employability access to European and the Middle Eastern markets as well as other regions.” The team has more than 55 years of aviation experience and understand what it takes to be a successful cabin crew and what airlines are looking for. By pooling Nobox & GMR’s knowledge and experience together in one team, Cabin Crew Europe aims to help students achieve their dream of becoming cabin crew.

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Delhi named as an Emerging Performers in a study

Destination 2030: Global cities’ readiness for tourism growth Determining a city’s future readiness for tourism growth requires a holistic view that accounts not only for its current physical and natural assets, but also for its social capital and the impact of its policies. Whether a city is looking to grow its Travel & Tourism sector or manage rising visitor numbers, business and city leaders must balance all the dynamics that make up a city’s fabric. Findings from the World Travel & Tourism Council (“WTTC”) and JLL’s comprehensive index, Destination 2030: Global cities’ readiness for tourism growth (“Destination 2030”), address the question of what makes a city ready for Travel & Tourism growth at the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Spain. Destination 2030 measures and categorizes 50 global gateway cities into one of five levels of “readiness” and provides actionable solutions to foster sustainable growth in tourism activity. “In today’s competitive environment, a holistic understanding of markets and indicators is more important than ever in shaping global investment strategy,” said JLL Global Hotels CEO Mark Wynne-Smith. “Cities with a comprehensive approach to

Travel & Tourism to ensure they are prepared for future growth are increasingly appealing from an investment standpoint.” The levels range from emerging to established market tourism hubs with varying levels of infrastructure. They also describe the current opportunities and challenges faced by the cities and provide a recommended path forward for building and maintaining tourism activity: Dawning Developers are cities with an emerging tourism infrastructure, slower tourism growth and lower visitor concentration but have room to grow. Examples include Manila, Moscow and Riyadh. Emerging Performers are cities with an emerging tourism infrastructure, growing tourism momentum and the start of increasing pressures related to tourism growth. Examples include Delhi, Istanbul and Mexico City. Balanced Dynamics are cities that are often financial hubs, with lower shares of leisure, compared to business travel but an established tourism infrastructure and potential for Travel & Tourism growth. Examples include Chicago, Munich and Tokyo. “Travel & Tourism can play a significant role in a city’s economy, boosting GDP and creating jobs,” said WTTC President & CEO, Gloria Guevara. “Managed well, a strong visitor economy can also help a destination to thrive, by bringing connectivity, fostering diversity, engendering hospitality and by creating a real sense of place for all who live, work and visit the city. With this novel framework, city planning authorities and legislators, investors and real estate developers, tourism organizations and Travel & Tourism companies can evaluate global cities’ readiness for future expected tourism volumes by 2030.”

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TRENDING TOURISM Explore the Unexplored Locations of Uttarakhand with Chaal Jeevi Laiye T he Indian Movie always influences the people's travel decisions, especially to the respective locations and destinations featured on the silver screen. Nowadays many Indian movies are shot at an outdoor location that attracts audience and bring in the tourist to destination. The exotic scene plots a realistic touch to the movie story. And thus the hunt for outdoor locations that are unexplored and virgin starts for the production house. R ecently a super hit Gujarati movie Chaal Jeevi Laiye, showcases the

virgin scenic beauty of Uttarakhand. The film brings in the inspiring story based on the fathers o n re l a t i o n s h i p . T h e scenes in the film are visual delight and were shot in Gupt Kashi, Joshi Math, Mana Village, Chopta, Fagti and Niti

Village of Uttarakhand. W ords will fall short to describe the backdrop and shooting spot of the movie. The snow-capped mountains, river rafting, river gushing down the hanging bridge, dancing with the locales to the traditional tunes are some the movie scenes which bound to explore the destination. U ttarakhand offers a diversity of

landscape and locations making it an appealing destination and thus attracts tourists year around. Indian tourists are exploring new locales and destinations to satisfy its craving for the distinct holiday experience. Chopta is one of the base location for trekking to Tungnath Temple also offers a hilly perspective. The famous Shiva temple adds serenity of the valley. Niti Valley lies on the east of Mana Va l l e y i n t h e h i n t e r l a n d o f Joshimath. T he director of the movie Mr. Vipul Mehta shares his experience during the movie shoot. “I wanted to showcase this magnificent state that has enraptured so many hearts. Lets live Life traveling across mesmerising Uttarakhand.”

Dream Cruises Plays Host To Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Cast And Crew On Board Genting Dream Dream Cruises, a member of Genting Cruise Lines, hosted the entire cast and crew of the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on board its spectacular ship. The cast and crew f ro m Ta a ra k M e hta Ka O o l ta h Chashmah show travelled to Singapore and recorded a hilarious escapade. As a part of the episode, the Gokhuldham family are enjoying their vacation and while in Singapore, they also are on board of the iconic and majestic 150,000-ton Genting Dream. Mr. Naresh Rawal, Vice President, Sales and Marketing welcomed the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah team on board and said, “On behalf of Dream

Cruises, it is indeed a great honour and pleasure to host the cast and crew from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on board the awardwinning Genting Dream cruise ship and to be part of this popular TV show. Dream Cruises will provide a unique and unforgettable experience for the viewers watching the program. The elegant ambience and world class hospitality on board Genting Dream will prove to be a perfect setting for the upcoming episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah”. Mr. Asit Kumarr Modi, creator of the show ‘ Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ said, “Singapore being an amazing tourist destination amongst

Lost Cities of India For all you treasure hunters, there are many places that have been in existence longer than we can possibly visualize. Civilization, obviously, did not get established in the 21st century and India is an inexplicable country with places that are lost and found only to surprise us more and more. There are ancient ruins which represent our rich heritage and culture. Most of these stunning lost places can still be visited. India was all about bustling sea ports, prosperous centers of trade, and beautifully structured houses of reverence and inspir ational capital cities of great

was founded in 1336 by Sangama dynasty princes H a r i h a ra I a n d B u k ka R aya I . Agricultural was the main occupation and brought riches and material wealth to the empire. But as with many powerful domains, in 1565, the empire's armies suffered a immense and catastrophic defeat and Vijayanagara was taken under the attack of Deccan sultans. The empire never recovered, and the city's ruins are now designated as a World Heritage Site, and surround modern Hampi in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

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emp ires. Although these cities in due course fell to war or natural disaster, their legacies survive on in majestic temples and archeological left-outs preserved as World Heritage Sites or transformed into museums and galleries, sophisticated art pieces and modern day reliance on the understanding and age-old practices developed by the citizens of ancient cities in agriculture, pottery,

Indians, along with an on-cruise experience seemed like an apt choice for us. It was a great shooting experience and we enjoyed the kind hospitality offered to our entire team. For the past 11 years, we have been entertaining our viewers with innovative storylines, and this was one more such opportunity to do that along with providing a unique visual treat which is an important part of any family outing.” The 18-deck Genting Dream offers a totally fresh and exciting setting for this

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episode of the show. Dream Cruises is well renowned for its highest level of service and comfort, reflecting both in size and options for travellers. Over 70 percent of its staterooms feature private balconies with over 100 connecting rooms to cater to extended families and groups. The Palace accommodations – a luxurious “ship within a ship” enclave features European butler service with special g u e st p r i v i l e ge s a n d exc l u s i ve amenities.

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VIJAYANAGARA EMPIRE Once known to be one of the largest cities in the wo r l d , t h i s c i t y f l o u r i s h e d b et we e n t h e 1 4 t h c e n t u r y a n d 1 6 t h c e n t u r y, during the height of the power of the Vijayanagar Empire. V i j aya n a ga ra

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cel ebrated city was admired in song, poetry and heroic literary epics about the Chola kings, and is portrayed most fully in the epics Silapathikaram and Manimekalai. Scientists and historians believe that a tsunami probably caused by Krakatoa 416 AD washed the town away. Ancient pottery dating back to the 4th or 5th century AD has been discovered of this town.

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bea d-making and metallurgy. The fate of these civilizations and its people are unknown as the cities were abandoned until they were found after many centuries.

A n c i e n t P u h a r, k n o w n a s Kaveripattinam (or P o o m p u h a r o r Kaveripumpattinam), was a flourishing port city capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakkam Tamil Nadu. The city served as a great trading centre, where large ships docked to bring lovely merchandise to citizens from lands far afield as it was located near the mouth of the Kaveri River. This

KALIBANGAN This ancient city of Indus valley civilization is located on the bank of the dry bed of the Ghaggar in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan state. Known for being the site of the earliest ploughed agricultural field (ca. 2800 BC), the regular, and grid pattern of furrows used in this ancient field is a practice that is still used today. Archeologists found two mounds representing two phases of settlement:

the first between 3500 BC and 2500 BC and the second between 2500 BC and 1750 BC. Five streets in Kalibangan have been dug out and altars were found in an isolated structure, signifying that the place was probably used for religious intentions. Evidence points to an earthquake around 2600 BC that brought an end to the first settlement while the second settlement was believed to have been abandoned because of a dried up river.

LOTHAL Dating from 2400 BC, the lost city of Lothal is one of India's most important archaeological sites from the Indus Valley era can be found in the state of Gujarat. Recognized for being one of the world's earliest docks's it was an imperative and blooming trade centre in ancient times. Lothal did trade with West Asia and Africa of beads, gems and precious ornaments. The techniques and tools they pioneered for bead-making and in metallurgy have stood the test of

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tim e fo r over 4000 years. The people of Lothal were highly intelligent and great planners and engineers. The citadel was separated with its own paved baths, and lower towns more humble residential quarters, copper-smiting workshops, sheds and bead factories and an in built system of an excellent sanitarydrainagelayout. In 1954, Lothal was discovered and further on, excavated between 1955 and 1960 by the Archeological Society of India (ASI).

Surkodata was occupied for a constant period of 400 years beside a large river 750 m wide that flowed past the northeastern side of the site. The first period lasted from 2100 BC - 1950 BC; the second phase, from 1950 BC - 1800 BC, brought a new wave of people, marked by new types of pottery and instruments. This phase ended with a large fire, bringing in the final phase, from 1800 BC - 1700 BC. While most of the Indus Valley Civilization had died out by 1700 BC, Surkotada was still functioning as a mature, civilized city.

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the banks of t h e Malaprabha River i n n o r t h e r n K a r n a t a k a , Pa t a d a l has a group of 8thc e n t u r y C E monuments includes majestic temples, a monolithic stone pillar and a Jain sanctuary displaying both, the Dravidian (Southern) and the Nagara (Northern, Indo-Aryan) styles of temple a rc h i te c t u re . T h e mon

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SURKOTADA The present days Kutch desert was the original site of Surkotada in Gujarat. The prehistoric mound is surrounded by sandstone hills covered with red laterite soil, giving the whole area a reddish brown color. Surkotada site contains horse remains dated to ca. 2000 BC, which is considered a significant observation with respect to Indus Valley Civilization.

ume nts at Pattadakal are an architecture buff's dream, representing various Hindu temple styles and created by ancient kings and queens over two centuries. King Vikramaditya II (734 - 745 AD) and his art loving queens Lokmahadevi & Trailkyamahadevi, brought sculptors from Kanchipuram to create fantasies in stone in Pattadakal. There are ten main temples which are a huge tourist attraction today.

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HOSPITALITY The Ren Hotels opened its Flagship Hotel in Nashik

THE REN HOTELS, Nashik is a business hotel that redefines the set norms of comfort. The hotel formerly was known as Lily Sarovar Portico. It is ideally located on the Mumbai - Nashik highway and is just half an hour away from the Sula Vineyard. The property has well appointed 42 rooms with Coffee Shop, Liquid Lounge Bar, Sky Grill Bar & 2 banquet halls that can accommodate up to 300 Pax. The company was envisioned & created by a team of dedicated hospitality professionals. The management, with a view to establish itself as a brand, seeks to fulfill a larger role by enlarging its presence and establishing value Hotels providing incomparable hospitality to business traveller. Spice Garden, the premium restaurant at the hotel serves you Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisines and also a la carte menu for breakfast. One can indulge in exotic

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dishes from around the world. Sky Grill, is the best place for you to relax and unwind with mesmerizing views and some good old barbecue under the stars. Liquid is a modern bar at hotel, which offers an interesting array of mock tails and cocktails along with some of the best international and domestic drinks. For more info contact - Email : sales@therenhotels.com | Mobile : 9821353537 / 9923890777 or visit : www.therenhotels.com

Messe Berlin (Singapore), one of the world’s leading t ra d e fa i r co m p a n i e s , announced that it will be organising the inaugural MICE Show Asia 2019 in S i n ga p o re . T h e 3 - d ay business-to-business travel trade show will take place from 16 - 18 October 2019 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. MICE Show Asia is under ITB Asia’s umbrella of events. The new show will shine the s p o t l i g h t o n A s i a ’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector. The gathering will see professionals from the incentive travel, meetings, and events industries come together to discuss the latest trends, hear from upand-coming MICE innovators, and network with suppliers. MICE Show Asia 2019 will bring together participants of which 47% are from MICE Agencies, 26% from Corporates such as Meetings & Incentive Planners, 15% from Professional Conference or Exhibition Organisers, 9% of attendees will be from Association buyers, and 3%

will be present as Independent Planners. Over 60% of MICE buyers are from A s i a - p a c i f i c ( A PA C ) countries. “The MICE sector in APAC continues to thrive, with the region expected to witness the highest growth rate in the next 5 years. After successfully organising ITB Asia for 12 years, we noticed the fast-growing demand for the MICE and corporate travel segments. MICE Show Asia 2019 seeks to capture this growing demand and I am confident participants will gain the highest value at this show,” said Katrina Leung, Managing Director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organiser of MICE Show Asia. MICE Show Asia 2019 will have a stellar line-up of speakers from top-tier brands including American Express Meetings & Events, EventXtra, succevo, K.I.T. Group GmbH and Cvent. Expert speakers will share market insights, brand-new ideas, and inspirational case studies that are leading the industry’s conversations. For more info visit www.miceshowasia.com

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) announced a s u m m e r s e a s o n to remember - with travel, retail and hospitality offers, a s w e l l a s a p a c ke d entertainment agenda, to run from 4 June to 16 August. With visa-free access to citizens of over 80 countries, it is easier than ever to plan a trip to Qatar. This year’s ‘Summer in Qatar’ introduces a wide range of exciting activities and thrilling experiences to suit all budgets. QNTC brings together partners from the public and private sectors, for a range of offerings across the country. With deep discounts and free activities, this Summer in Qatar promises to keep things cool as the mercury rises. Travel Packages: Starting 15 May, Qatar Airways will offer a discount of 25% on all flights to Doha from more than 160 destinations worldwide, for travel b e t w e e n 3 0 M ay – 1 6 A u g u s t . Passengers can also take advantage of +Qatar, a unique stopover package designed to give travelers transiting through Qatar the opportunity to discover Doha with free luxury hotel stays and complimentary transit visas. Those arriving, departing or transiting through Hamad International Airport can enjoy up to 25% off on Al Maha Service - Qatar Airways’ personalized meet and assist service.

Hotel Deals: A wide range of hotels and hotel apartments from luxury to luxe on a budget, will offer discounts of up to 25%. These will be valid for stays between 4 Jun – 16 Aug 2019. Entertainment: A host of entertainment options are on offer this Summer in Qatar -from fun, to fun for the whole family. Plenty of child-friendly activities are available, with entertainment shows in malls across the city, indoor theme parks and edutainment parks. Doha Corniche, affording spectacular views of the city’s skyline will also play host to various activities, including must-do dhow rides. Culture lovers can rejoice, as Souq Waqif and Katara Cultural Village will offer authentic experiences, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich heritage and its burgeoning culture scene. Comedy fans can prepare themselves for the return of the Doha Comedy Festival, while the little ones can enjoy numerous stage shows including ‘Hello Kitty’, ‘The Smurfs’ and ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Delta Air Lines will begin flying Biman Bangladesh Airlines will nonstop from Mumbai to New York restart direct flight Dhaka - Delhi Delta Air Lines will begin flying nonstop from Mumbai to New Yo r k ’s J o h n F. K e n n e d y International Airport from December 24, 2019. This route establishes a new link between the financial capitals of two large trade partners and boosts competition, choice and options for customers traveling between India and the United States. Connecting through New York’s JFK, customers have access to more than 50 onward destinations throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.Demand for flights between the U.S. and India has increased by 60 percent in the last decade, and New York is the largest U.S. market to India with the largest base of corporate customers. “Delta’s return to India in time for the holiday season marks a milestone for the company,” said Roberto Ioriatti, Delta’s Vice President Transatlantic. “Our nonstop service is the fastest way for customers to travel between Mumbai and New York and thanks to the huge range on onward flights from our JFK hub, Delta is really opening up America for Indian-based business and leisure customers.” Rajeev Jain, Chief Executive Officer, Mumbai International Airport Ltd said: “Flights between Mumbai and New York

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will provide most improved connectivity between the countries and will be extremely convenient for Indians travelling to and from the U.S.” The new service between Mumbai and New York-JFK will become Delta’s second-longest flight, and the airline will deploy its newly renovated Boeing 777200LR aircraft on the route, featuring the Delta One Suite – an all-suite business class cabin – as well as the premium economy offering Delta Premium Select, in addition to Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin options. Onboard, customers can enjoy a range of services - on-board Wi-Fi, on-demand in-flight entertainment (with movies from Bollywood). There are also amenity kits available in premium cabins plus pillows and blankets for increased comfort for Main Cabin customers and regional cuisine. Passengers in the Delta One cabin enjoy a fully-flat bed. They also have the ability to choose their main meal in advance of their flight.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines represented by InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT), will recommence direct flights between Dhaka and Delhi from May 13, 2019. On this occasion, Biman has announced 15% discount on the existing base fare on the route. With the resumption of Delhi-Dhaka flights, Biman will be the sole airline to operate direct flights between the capital cities of the two neighbouring countries. Initially, Biman will operate three flights every week on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight from Delhi, BG 098 will depart at 6:20 pm (IST) and will

reach Dhaka at 9:20 pm (local time). The return flight BG 097 will take off from Dhaka for Delhi at 3:00 pm. The national flag carrier of Bangladesh will use Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a configuration of 12 Business class and 150 Economy class seats on this route. The airline also runs flights to 15 international destinations (Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Riyadh, London, Dubai, Jeddah, Doha, Dammam, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Yangon, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok) and a well-knit seven domestic stations with a younger fleet of 13 aircraft including Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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Pride Resort And Convention Centre opens in Rajkot

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The Pride Group of Hotels, announces the inclusion of “Pride Resort and Convention Centre Rajkot” as the 15th property under the Pride Umbrella. The resort is conveniently located on Rataiya Road, Ishwariya, Rajkot. Pride Resort and Convention Centre Rajkot brings in a True Indian Touch in the Hospitality Industry in the City and will soon become the preferred venue for leisure & business travelers, conventions and events. Announcing the launch, Mr. SP Jain, Managing Director, Pride Hotels Ltd. says, “We are extremely pleased to unveil Pride Resort and Convention Centre at Rajkot, our 15th property in the country. This is also our third property in the State of Gujarat. We are extremely upbeat on the growth prospects in the region having successfully managed our properties in Ahmedabad and Vadodara. The city of Rajkot has seen steady growth in inflow of travelers from India and across the world. Pride Resort Rajkot with its

imposing ambience, banqueting & conferencing facilities and host of hospitality services will appeal to guests looking for the ideal destination for Business Meets, MICE, Theme Weddings and Leisure”. Located in a serene ambience surrounded by lush greenery, Pride Resort and Convention Centre Rajkot offers 99 spacious rooms that encompass 31 deluxe rooms, 31 Executive rooms, 31 Premium rooms and 6 suite rooms. The guest rooms are stylishly designed with a luxurious ambience. The facilities include a Specialty Restaurant with global culinary choices, 24-hours room service, fully equipped business center, Banquet & conference Halls, Travel Desk, four lavish green party lawns and dedicated parking areas. All the guest rooms are equipped with LCD TV, Electronic Safe, In-room Tea/ coffee maker, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer and Ironing board. It also features a wide variety of lifestyle activities that includes

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s w i m m i n g p o o l , ga m i n g zo n e , gymnasium, Opera House (Theater), Sunset Point and Play area for children. Guests can relish a magnificent culinary journey that spans diverse gastronomic options and Gujarati cuisines at Casablanca Restaurant. The Pool Café offers a choice of mocktails and open buffet while Café Pride is the ideal meeting point for great coffees. Culture Lounge offers a great variety of delicious

cuisines. It is the ideal place to meet, greet and crack business deals. The resort offers wonderful settings for Pre-wedding shoots, Destination weddings, Pool Parties and sunset point brunches. Pride Resort and Convention Centre, Near Modi High School, 100ft. Rataiya Road, Ishwariya, Rajkot, Gujarat. Phone: 8511053000, 6358753070. Visit: www.pridehotel.com

It All Began at a Farm: Fairfield’s Rise to 1,000 Hotels Fairfield by Marriott announced the opening of its 1,000th hotel location, making it the second brand in the Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) portfolio besides Courtyard by Marriott to reach this milestone. Fairfield has recently experienced rapid global growth in China, Japan, Mexico, India and the U.S. While the debut of Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center North sets the milestone, the brand expects to continue its growth explosion with more than 300 hotels anticipated to open by 2021. “With 1,000 Fairfield hotels now open, we are well positioned to continue

building on this powerhouse brand’s popularity with franchisees and guests,” says Eric Jacobs, Marriott International, chief development officer, North

America select service and extended stay brands. “Fairfield is a brand that has great appeal to our franchisees and also resonates with travelers who seek a comfortable, uncomplicated and consistent experience – wherever they travel.” Fairfield is building upon its strong heritage from the Marriott family retreat, the Fairfield Farm, and creating an environment that focuses on the warmth and simplicity of delivering an inviting and seamless experience for its guests. Fairfield is also launching a new modern logo and communications platform ‘The Beauty of Simplicity,’ as well a new décor

package called ‘Modern Calm,’ both of which are inspired by the warm and calming sensibility and feelings evoked by the Fairfield Farm. It All Began at a Farm: Fairfield’s Rise to 1,000 Hotels Fairfield by Marriott was inspired by the Marriott family’s weekend retreat, the Fairfield Farm – in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia – which J.W. and Alice Marriott purchased in 1951 as a calm respite from the everyday commitments of their growing business. This same sensibility of respite helped inspire Marriott to create the brand in 1987. Since its founding, the Fairfield brand has flourished by working handin-hand with a core group of owners and developers who have believed in the Fairfield brand’s value proposition for both franchisees and guests.

Year on year IT&CM China and CTW China projects on the new initiatives that aimed to enhance the delegate's experience being it Business, Networking and Education programs that matched the industry demand. The theme this year was INNOVATION and the keynote on Sustainability Through INNOVATION underscores the significance and role of the China's MICE industry can embrace innovation to stay sustainable and relevant in the years to come. The new initiatives this year were Say Hi To Everyone, Exhibition Walkabout, MeetThe-Corporates and Brand Show Presentations. All the show was to break the barriers and enhance the experience of the usual one-to-one appointments. Say Hi To Everyone - an interactive icebreaker and filling the gap by giving attendees the platform to identify potential delegate profiles they want to meet across both events, kick-start the connection process and ease into business conversations ahead of exhibition days. Exhibition Walk-About comprised of four 1-hour guided sessions to featured destination pavilions and booths. Each guided session featured exhibitors the opportunity to efficiently make quick introductions and connections within a short time. It made sure that the exhibitors would have met all attending association buyers and media. Meet-The-Corporates - a speed-dating format, exhibitors go round tabled groups of corporate buyers to exchange business cards and make simple introductions. Sessions are organised to allow exhibitors to meet all attending CTW China buyers within two 1 hour sessions. Brand Showcase Presentation – 20 mins slots was given to showcase the product information and these sessions was to supplement their publicity and brand outreach efforts. In the opening note by Mr. Darren Ng, Managing Director, TTG Asia Media, said,

“Our delegates and partners have been our constant source of inspiration in wanting to make IT&CM China and CTW China a fulfilling annual event to set us in the right direction for the year ahead. This year we have the participation from across 42 Mainland China territories and 36 international markets.” Mr. Jason Ng, Executive Director, MP International Pte Ltd, “We are much honored to witness the great progress of the MICE industry. According to a report MICE industry is expected to reach $1.245 billion in 2023 growing at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2017 to 2023.and for Asia-Pacific 8.6% for the same period.” Mr. Yang Fan, Deputy General Manager, CITS International MICE Co Ltd, during the press conference said, “IT&CM China has been hailed as the vane of the China International MICE Industry. As the most influential international MICE fair in the Asia-Pacific region we successfully attracted nearly 540 industry buyers from 38 countries covering more than 15000 professional appointments (+60% from the last year).” On numbers  120 business, education and networking session  Over 30 new program session  36 speakers across the knowledge session  708 Exhibitors, 493 Buyers(19% International & 81% China) and 55 Media (China and International) Over the decades Safari Plus is proud to be associated with the IT&CM China and one of its Media Affiliates from India. The China Market holds a great potential in terms of MICE, the venues and the products offering is beyond the expectations. The regions like Qingdao, Xiamen and Hainan have immense opportunities for MICE segment. The Corporate Buyers and MICE planners can get the most for their corporate travel functions and IT&CM China and CTW China is the right platform for them.

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INTERNATIONAL Korea’s Culture Fest in Mumbai A 2 days Korea Festival showcasing Korea’s rich art, culture and heritage held on 13 & 14 April, 2019 at High Street Phoenix, Mumbai organised by Korea Tourism Organisation to popularize South Korea as a hot favourite destination among Indian travellers by giving a glimpse into the rich Korean

culture. The aim was to acquaint Indian tourists with famous South Korean tourist destinations, delicacies, local culture and it’s modern legacy. The festival had food sampling sessions to give a taste of the local Korean snacks to serve Indian taste buds. And the

KTO signs MOU with OTOAI KTO has signed a MOU with the OTOAI. Signed by Mr. Jeong Ha Park – Executive Vice President for International Tourism, KTO. Representing OTOAI was Mr. Mahendra Vakharia, President, OTOAI and Mr. Himanshu Patil, Vice President of OTOAI. On the occassion the Book Titled “Indian Friendly Restaurants in Korea” for the Indian Visitor and the travel trade was released. Also present at the event were Mr. Dong-Young Kim – Consul General, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Mumbai and Mr. Nand Kumar – Principle Secretary & Chief Protocol Office, Govt. of Maharashtra was the Guest of Honor. Commenting on Mr. Vakharia, said, “The main gist of the MOU is to collaborate and work very closely together to promote the destination with the members of OTOAI. Also KTO will be organising exclusive workshops in multi city across India for the members of OTOAI about the destination. Korea will be the Focus country for the year.”

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experiences like Traditional Hanbok wearing, face and mask painting, VR experiences, Korean calligraphy name writing, display of Famous Korean TV Drama, Movies and K- Pop music and traditional games like Tuho (Pitch-pot), D d a k j i ( S l a p M atc h ) , J e g i c h a g i (Shuttlecock) have been specially arranged for Indian audiences. The festival also witnessed participation from Gimhae City, Incheon Airport and Jeju Island to promote their respective tourist attractions. To promote the film tourism in Korea, Seoul Film Commission and Korea Film Commission were also the part of the festival. Speaking on the Korea Festival, Mr. Park, Jeong ha, Vice President KTO, said, “Indian outbound travel to South Korea is on the rise. In 2018, approximately 100,000 Indian travellers visited South

Korea and the numbers are growing with an average rate of 10-15% year on year. While the number of Indians travelling abroad has increased threefold in the last one decade, there are a lot of offerings from South Korea which are still unexplored and unexperienced. Such festivals help in a great way to fortify and deepen the understanding.” Speaking on the Korea Festival, Mr. Jong Sool Kwon, Korea Tourism Organisation, New Delhi Director, said, “South Korea is a land of natural beauty and offers an unadulterated tinge of adventure to international travellers. We hope to reach a larger section of aspiring Indian travellers and tap into exponentially growing Indian tourism sector through the Korea festival. We are positive that the endeavour will highlight Korean splendour in its true spirit to our Indian friends.”

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TRAVEL TRADE Half of the world's star rated hotels located in Europe Half of the world's star rated hotels are located in Europe. The latest numbers from data specialist BoldData show that there are 402.933 star rated hotels worldwide, of which 204.151 are located in Europe. Asia comes in second with a total 85.337 star hotels. The rising star welcomed almost 5.000 new star rated hotels over the past three years. Italy leads the way Europe is home to a total of 600.000 hotels and accommodations, of which a third is rated with a star. Glamour country Italy is the European star leader with 32.803 star rated hotels. Not surprisingly, the only European 7-star hotel is located in Italy: Hotel Seven Stars Galleria in Milan. This hotel has only seven suites with prices between 1.500 and 15.000 euro. Croatia is right behind Italy. The country is catching up fast, as the amount of star rated hotels has doubled since 2015. From 13.834 star hotels in

2015 to 29.282 in 2019. UK vs France - Europe is doing especially well in the luxury department. The number of 5-star hotels has doubled over the past three years: from 5.508 to 9.112. Most 5-star hotels can be found in the United Kingdom: 1.212. This is almost three times as much as France. Even though France has double the amount of accommodations: 62.001 against 31.093 in the United Kingdom. Last in the European country list is Vatican City with just one 4-star hotel. Amen to that. Asia is growing fast - Although Europe is a solid number one, the star of Asia is rising. The continent has 85.337 star hotels, 4.944 more than three years ago. Most Asian star rated hotels are located in China. But the number of star rated in hotels in backpackers favorite South East Asia has grown fast with 10% in three years: from 32.883 in 2016 to 36.365 in 2019.

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Falling stars in The United States. The United States has the highest amount of hotels and accommodations worldwide: 436.068. But only 45.462 of these hotels are star rated. If you're looking for luxury, the United States should not be your pick. The country has just 806 5-star hotels, 68 less than two years ago.

7-stars in the Middle East - Luxury lovers will love the Middle East. There are only three 7-star hotels in the world, and two of them are in the Middle-East. Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and the famous Burj Al Arab in Dubai: the first 7-star hotel in the world. Prices vary from € 1.000 to € 50.000 per night.

Thomas Cook India inks Strategic Agreement with Sentosa Development Corporation, Singapore Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., has entered into a strategic agreement with Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), Singapore to bring more tourists from India to Sentosa, a holiday island-in-thecity that is home to a diverse array of novel leisure experiences. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Mahesh Iyer Executive Director and CEO, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., and Quek Swee Kuan, CEO, SDC. Thomas Cook India’s internal data has revealed a significant and growinginterest from Indian consumers for engaging experiences. With Singapore being a convenient short haul with extended access across India’s metro and regional markets., Sentosa has

emerged as a high potential destination. Its diversity of attractions, such as Wings of Time, Madame TussaudsTM Singapore, Skyline Luge Sentosa, Sentosa 4D AdventureLand, Trick Eye museum, Universal Studios SingaporeTM, and the S.E.A. AquariumTM, have been witnessing demand from not just India’s children (the new decision makers in family travel), but also Millennials/Gen Z, and groups of friends, b-leisure segments and women travellers. This is also evident in Sentosa’s visitorship numbers, with

India currently ranked as the island’s top source market. The agreement will strengthen Sentosa’s position as a top-of-mind destination for

all Indian tourists visiting Singapore, increase Sentosa’s capture rates of the India market particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities, and grow visitorship to and spend on the island. To this end, both parties will collaborate on a multipronged effort comprising activities such as product development, joint consumer promotions, as well as publicity to raise Sentosa’s profile in the India market. Thomas Cook India will offer enhanced access to multiple Sentosa attractions, coupled with exciting promotions and special offers on accommodation and attractions.

1st Convocation of Global Wedding Academy by Wizcraft Launches Beta and Selects India as Premier Destination BlueWander, a US-based company, is an online luxury travel marketplace that matches affluent travelers directly with hand-picked in-destination travel agents, and provides a platform to manage the entire planning, booking, and communication process from start to finish. BlueWander announced that it has released the beta version of its next generation online luxury travel marketplace, and has selected India as its first destination to launch a new model designed to meet the shifting demands of the growing segment of modern luxury travelers. The company uses intuitive technology to reinvent the luxury travel industry creating a new way for

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travelers to discover, plan and book immersive trips in emerging markets, by cutting out the middleman and matching them directly with carefully vetted in-destination travel agencies. With BlueWander ’s proprietar y platform, travelers for the first time can get unprecedented access to authentic, local expertise and unique experiences in exotic and unexplored destinations all at their fingertips. The company uses technology to combine high-quality local expertise with high-touch service, giving travelers unprecedented access to unique experiences in a way that maximizes impact in the local economies -- all while saving costs by cutting out the middleman.

I ndia’s first and only Wedding Academy, ‘Global Wedding Academy by Wizcraft Management Institute of Media and Entertainment’ hosted their first Convocation. The dignitaries for the ceremony were Indian Filmmaker, Subhash Ghai, Special Advisor to Taj Hotels, Farhat Jamal, Dr Indu Shahani, Founding Dean of Indian School of Management and Entrepreneurship, and the Dice Academy, CEO and Co-Founder, E Factor Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Samit Garg, GWA Directors, Mrs. Neha Seth Arora, Mrs Sushma Gaikwad, Wiz Viraf Sarkari and Wiz Sabbas Joseph.

A fter 6 enriching months of India’s first blended wedding management executive program, 30 students from GWA by Wizcraft MIME are set to make their mark in the fast-growing wedding planning industry. They have met the high benchmark of professional training and instruction imparted by the very best in the business, with 25 of them already being placed with reputed organizations across the industry. The organization’s vision is to shape the future of talent in the wedding/social event planning industry and the experience-industry.

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Amsterdam named after the dam of the river Amstel, is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom of Netherlands. It is located in the province of North Holland which comprises much of the northern part of the Randstad, one of the larger conurbations in Europe. From old and beautiful architecture to the zoo it has all for tourist attraction. So many places to explore in Amsterdam, but we have listed top 10 things not to be missed -

1 Rijkmuseum Let us start from the very old museum- Rijkmuseum which possesses the largest and most important collection of classical Dutch art. There is no museum in Netherlands without landscapes, whereas it has around hundred thousands of landscape of all kinds. With nearly 1 million objects in its permanent collection, this immense museum attracts thousands visitors each year. There are art pieces from 15th century to 19th century. In addition visitors can enjoy display of artifacts that represent Dutch state and nation with the fine examples of sculpture and decorative furniture, jewelry, glass and many more.

Amsterdam is defined by its water ways, so one can't miss watching the view of the city from a boat. While the tour you are provided with an audio system that allows you to follow the explanation of guide in your language of choice with headphones. It is important for the first time visitors because there is so much to see and learn about the city and hence it makes a great introduction of the city. Cruises are regular and not too expensive.

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4 Oude Kerk Church Dam Square Dam square was created in the 13th century when dam was built around the river Amstel to prevent the Zuiderzee Sea from flooding the city. Famous for the 'hippie' population that hang out location, has an addition to several restaurants, cafes, and shops, also many other attraction such as Royal Palace (Koninklijk Palace), Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky the largest 5-star hotel in the Netherlands, National Monument and NieuweKerk (New Church).

oldest church, but also its oldest structure. The origin is of thirteenth century, when its place was a wooden church. Its current structure dates from the fourteenth century, a Gothic building with tall windows. This church is the oldest in the city, although its present appearance has changed over the years, with subsequent renewals and extensions.

Mingle with the starsMadame Tussaud's is very close to Dam Square, a popular tourist attraction. It is a museum of VIP wax statues which has been modernized with multimedia effects. This museum offers a different way of finding out more about the history of Holland. There are also group, family tickets as well as school tickets for a combined visit with another attraction in Amsterdam.

Biking through hidden paths, many visitors find the bike scene in Amsterdam a bit overwhelming. Amsterdam has more bikes per capita then almost anywhere else and it really is a way of life here. They use them for transportation everyday in every kind of weather. Amsterdam has so many unmarked and hidden bike paths that no map could ever lead you correctly thru the ins and outs that is Amsterdam biking. So, spend a day following a local around to all kinds of great places.

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When the sun goes down, Amsterdam transforms into a whole new city, which everyone dreams of. The cobblestone streets are quiet and the bridges are elegantly lit. The moon shines softly over the water. Inside, however, the party is just getting started. From funny comedy clubs to venues that feature energetic DJs and trendy bars to relaxed brown cafes, Amsterdam is alive with energy. Whether you want to have a drink with friends, enjoy a performance or dance until dawn, the city offers a diverse

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Amsterdam's China Town is evolved around the 1980's and is the largest in the Netherlands. There are many shops, deli's and restaurants not only Chinese but other Asian cultures are represented such as Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai. There are also supermarkets offering traditional Chinese food stuffs, spices and even Chinese Travel Agents. The main attraction is the 'He Hua Temple', the largest Chinese Mahayana Buddhist monastery in Europe. Being the heart of Amsterdam, it is not only Amsterdam's

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Animal Kingdom, Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects are all represented. The Royal gardens have plenty of statues and monuments surrounded by exotic plants and century old trees. A newly built tropical house and updated aquarium are some of the highlights to be found here. It is as well as a museum, gift shop, cafe and an impressive Planetarium.

Ship-shape museum, Nemo Museum- The NEMO museum is built in the 1990's on top of the South entrance to the IJtunnel.It is only a 10 minutes' walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Visitors of every age and background could make an exciting journey of discovery through the wonderful world o f s c i e n c e a n d t e c h n o l o g y.T h e architecture is by Renzo Piano, a world renowned Italian architect and recipient of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, AIA Gold Medal, Kyoto Prize and the Sonning Prize.From the roof you have a great view over the Amsterdam harbour. The first Zoo established in the Netherlands located in the Eastern part of the City Centre. Founded in 1838, its one of the oldest Zoo's in the World. Set in an area of 14 hectares,700 species provide a magnificent overview of the

nightlife scene with a little something for everyone. One component that particularly stands out is the city's live music scene. You name it and you get everything from music to drinks. Even the weekend is less to enjoy, localities of Amsterdam begin their weekend from Tuesday only to enjoy for long time.The whole city is sprinkled with great establishments, but Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are two of the most lively nightlife areas. Around Leidseplein you will find the Stadsschouwburg (City theatre) and other theatres, lots of cafes, restaurants, cinemas, the casino, the Lido theatre with live entertainment and the famed cultural and music centers, Sugar Factory, Paradiso and Melkweg.

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TCEB thrives to generate over 5 Billion Baht for Thailand TCEB is moving forward to promote international conventions and exhibitions in Thailand in 2019, focusing on winning bids to host new major events to respond to the government's Thailand 4.0 Policy on national target industry. For 2019, 43 major events are secured, and it is expected that the projected number of MICE travellers of 133,435 will generate more than 5,025 billion baht of income for Thailand. Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of TCEB, disclosed that TCEB has continued to work hard to leverage Thailand's MICE industry, according to the government's Thailand 4.0 Policy that concentrates on driving the economy with technology, creativity and innovation. This year, there are 43 major events set to be held in Thailand by which TCEB has played a significant role in winning those bids. It is foreseen that the number of Thai and foreign MICE travellers will total 133,435 which can generate more than 5,025 billion baht of income. The winning bids comprise 26 international conventions, which can

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China set to become Sports Events 365's Biggest B2B Market in 2019 attract up to 36,090 delegates and generate approximately 2,880 million baht of income, and 17 international exhibitions with the number of visitors expected at 97,349 and an estimated income of over 2,145 million baht. “Considering large-scale international conventions and trade shows receiving support from TCEB in 2019, it is obvious that certain events are interesting and contributing to the growth and development of MICE industry, as well as target industries stipulated by the government's 4.0 Policy, ranging from agriculture, food and pharmaceuticals, energy to new technology. All of which will not only contribute to economic growth, but also emphasise the potentiality of Thailand as the number 1 destination for conventions and exhibitions in ASEAN” said Mr. Chiruit.

With a rapid growth in demand from sporting enthusiasts, China is on track to become Sports Events 365's largest B2B market in 2019. Sports Events 365, a leading force in tickets for sporting events of global interest, expects sales in China to top the $2 million mark this year. The rapid growth of the Chinese market was given a further boost recently with the launching of a Cantonese language ser vice in c o o p e r a t i o n w i t h Yo z a To u r International Guangzhou for purchasing tickets on Sports Events 365’s website. Cantonese is China’s second most widely used language and spoken primarily in the southern part of the world’s most populous country. Last year the company teamed up with Ctrip, China’s largest online travel company, to offer tickets, using Sports Events 365's independent and self-owned

destination-based search engine. “There is great interest of Chinese sporting fans in football, primarily in the UK, Italy and Spain, as well as interest in basketball, with most interest in the NBA in the US,” says Sefi Donner, founder and CEO of Sports Events 365. He adds that Chinese fans have recently strengthened their demand for La Liga football matches, after China’s Wu Lei joined RCD Espanyol in January, becoming the first Chinese player in Spain’s premier league. Sports Events 365 is offering its Chinese sports enthusiasts a chance to attend an Espanyol training and meet Wu Lei. “How is Technology changing the outgoing Sports Travel business?” The company also initiated activity on a B2B basis with 20 Chinese tourism and sports tourism companies for the direct purchase of tickets on a permanent basis.

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Nothing excites me more than walking into a destination unknown with no plan or itinerary in mind but walking out satisfied and enriched with adventure that has fulfilled my soul. Taking you all to a different world of the evergreen Thailand – The Land of Smiles and rightfully so. PHUKET My journey begins at the largest island of Thailand, Phuket. When the sun goes down Phuket awakens and roars with its bustling nightlife and streets dotted with beer cafes, food arenas and shopping outlets comes alive. Well, these reasons are good enough to pick Phuket as a starting point but the fact that Phuket is by far the easiest and the best moderating point of transfers to most scenic and beautiful islands of Thailand cannot be overlooked at all. KO PHI PHI DON AND KO PHI PHI LE Proceed to Rasadda Pier and board your speed board to Ko Phi Phi Don, the main island of Ko Phi Phi archipelago filled with amazing white sand beaches and surrounded by limestone cliffs. Well, time to exercise those legs because the island has banned motor vehicles which has made this island completely pollution free but there are hand driven carts where if required luggage's could be carried to and from the accommodation for a cost. Words would fail to describe the beauty of this island which has rustic restaurants, the sunrise and sunset points and narrow alleys which leads up to best of the accommodations. This island will leave you not only awestruck with the best of

You are blessed in Ko lanta, be it choosing a hammock with beer in hand or a table perched on a hill overlooking the beaches where you can witness what you might call the best sunset of your life or riding your motorbike in those flowery roads leading to the best of small cafes which will serve you beer cocktails inside a coconut shell or sunbathing and much more. There is never a dull moment here. Get transported to an age old era in the old town of Ko Lanta where the restaurants are decorated with huge blocks of wooden furniture and they are erected up above on water. Sitting in one of the restaurants on the colorful seats or bean bags or using the swings which will swing you right till out into the water and gulping down beer and delicious seafood watching sun go down painting the whole sky in its various hues is possibly my best dream come true scene in this gorgeous island. KO KRADAN and KO MUK Get set for next islands Ko Kradan and Ko Muk. I am an island person and would love to stay put up in an island that is absolutely slow and possibly has nothing but beauty, charm and tranquility to offer. I would say Ko Kradan (You feel like you own the entire island all to yourself) and Ko Muk (White sandy paradise like beach)are such islands and only if you have such passionate penetrating love for island should you stay here or even a day trip should be good enough. The best spot in Ko Muk is the emerald cave and if you are brave enough to swim in the beach that the cave opens up to then you can consider yourselves blessed. KRABI

nature and scrumptious seafood but also you will end up panting for breadth in those wild beach parties native to the island and if you stay at the hotels put up near the beach then be sure that you will kept awake as the loud music continues to bash till wee hours. It would be a crime if you stay at Ko Phi Phi Don and do not venture to Ko Phi Phi Le. There are numerous long tail boats waiting to take you there from Tonsai pier. Long sharp vertical hanging cliffs filled with greenery and turquoise waters is a rare and beautiful combination but this is exactly what you see in Le and it is time to take a look at the stunning coral and colorful marine life with your snorkel. There are various bays in and around Le like Maya Bay, Sama bay, Palong Bay, Pi Leh Bay and Viking Cave and it is up to you to decide which suits you the best. KO LANTA Let's move on to the second of my handpicked island Ko Lanta by means of ferries or speedboats. You can board from Tonsai Pier in Phi Phi Don and reach Saladan Pier in Ko Lanta where you will be transported amidst beautiful beaches, tropical forests and huge landscapes bordering the place. Ko Lanta boasts various beaches and the toughest decision you have to make here comprises of picking up a beach and search for stay up there as you will soon be hounded with numerous options. Long beach is the most popular beaches in Ko Lanta to stay and dine as well.

After soaking up the feeling of being a castaway nomad in these islands it is now time to go to one of the popular islands of Thailand, Krabi. Back to civilization Krabi offered to me a lot more of activities and I am definitely in love with Krabi. Ao Nang is definitely the accommodation stretch in Krabi with good accessibility of anything and everything with decent though nit crazy party scene. Renting a two wheeler will help covering Krabi better and can visit Tiger Temple, hot springs, emerald pool and much more. Island hopping is best done from Krabi and the 4 and 7 island tours with lunch included are best to choose from and would be economic too. There is also a possibility of hiring a boat privately which will give you flexibility to hang around the islands longer without any pressure of heading back soon. Either ways do not hesitate to haggle for best prices. Railay beach is absolutely adorable but a little crowded. So a little further is Tonsai Beach which is more picturesque with a couple of bars tucked in jungle but that's pretty much it. It's time to return back to Phuket to finish off where this memorable journey began. No man or woman is an island – They said but I say a visit to these islands in Thailand makes you the man or the woman that you are meant to be.

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INTERNATIONAL Atlantis Aquaventure Is Set To Become One Of The World's Biggest Waterparks Atlantis Aquaventure is set to become one of the biggest waterparks in the world with the exciting addition of a third action-packed tower, set to open in summer 2020. The region’s number one waterpark will break records with the 34-metre tall ‘Trident Tower’, which will introduce 12 incredible new slides to the Atlantis Aquaventure offering and entertain everyone from the little daredevils to the waterpark veterans. Aquaventure has long been the Middle East’s favourite waterpark, with more than 20 amazing rides and rivers spread across 17 hectares of thrills and spills at Palm Island. Now thrill-seekers will be treated to a whole new world of fun with the addition of Trident Tower which will feature signature world-class ProSlide® rides including the world’s longest all-new ProSlide® MammothBLAST™, a 449metre family adventure water coaster that delivers uncompromising force at unprecedented speeds. Rafts rocket through winding channels, experiencing a breathtaking series of back-to-back curves, drops and uphill climbs powered by patented BLAST™ water propulsion technology. Guests can also test their nerve on the Middle East’s first-ever ProSlide® Dueling PIPElineBLAST®/FlyingSAUCER™ 20 hybrid ride. Driven by patented sequential jets, this high-speed ride rockets duelling guests through gravity-defying turns and around wide-open saucer features at maximum velocity. Competitive sliders will want to battle their friends in the revolutionary ProSlide® RallyRACER™ 32 – equipped with an adrenaline-inducing cross-back feature that builds anticipation and suspense. If that was not enough, Aquaventure fans who have already tackled the iconic Leap of Faith slide will love Trident Tower’s updated version, comprised of two fearsome slides rather than one – each dropping the guest more than 34 metres at stomach-churning speeds. A thrilling new kids’ area will also complement the existing Splasher’s Island family zone, with highlights including four mini versions of classic ProSlide® adult rides, including a mega fun competitive mat racer featuring two lanes of headfirst downhill fun. One can traverse the KIDZ TORNADO™ 24 funnel, which delivers the same thrills and excitement as the iconic ride but scaled down for size. In addition, young guests can enjoy the swirling speeds of the KIDZ BOWL™ 14, which offers a gentle but authentic bowl experience designed for maximum guest comfort and ride path consistency. The new kids’ area will combine with

Splasher’s Island and Splasher’s Mountain to give families lots more to enjoy, with nine thrilling waterslides designed specifically for the young adventurers. And if spending the day enjoying Aquaventure’s most fearsome and fantastic waterslides leaves guests in need of a breather, then the Middle East’s first ever action river is at hand. Guests can sit back and let the current take them through half a kilometre of twists and turns as they enjoy the incredible views of Dubai’s iconic skyline in comfort. Visitors to Atlantis Aquaventure have recently been given more control over their experience than ever before with the launch of a brilliant two-day pass. Thrillseekers no longer have to rush their way through the mega park’s incredible attractions in one day and can now come back on a second day too. Prices start from just AED 250 and what’s more, the second day can be redeemed within a three-day period. Guests also now receive much more for their money than ever before, with a range of amazing experiences now included in the ticket such as the new Shark and Ray Feeding Shows, Dolphin Educational Performances at Dolphin Bay and unlimited rides on the new Surf’s Up wave rider, a fun-filled surfing attraction, at Wavehouse. It also gives guests access to the awe-inspiring Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to more than 65,000 marine animals.

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MAY - JUNE, 2019

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MAY - JUNE, 2019

Combo Rs 1200/*Term & Condition apply

MAY - JUNE, 2019

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MAY - JUNE, 2019

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