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Morocco Visa Application centre opened up in Mumbai by CKGS
Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) recently opened the new Morocco                 both the counties have enjoyed cordial bilateral relations over the years.
Visa Application and Information Centre in Mumbai and will be located at           The Government of India and Morocco have agreed on a newly revised air
Dalamal Towers. His Excellency Mohamed MALIKI, the Ambassador of                   service agreement which will have certainly a positive impact on facilitating
the Kingdom of Morocco inaugurated the new centre.                                 and boosting tourist movement between the two countries. Foreseeing
In addition to the existing centres in the four key metros- Delhi, Mumbai,         the growth in the number of Indians travelling to Morocco, we needed to
Chennai and Kolkata and the centres in Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa Indore and             create a seamless experience for Indian travellers in applying for visas. The
Bangalore; CKGS is set to open a new MVAICs in Hyderabad in June 2018.             Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco is glad to entrust the responsibility to
The visa application centres in different cities of India will provide relevant    CKGS by appointing them as our representatives to open visa application
information on Moroccan visas and regulations and simplify the procedure in        centres in India.”
order to make it simple for the Indian travellers. In order to obtain a visa, an   Commenting on the mandate, Ms Venku Murthi, Chief Operating Officer,
applicant will have to download the form and submit it to the MVAIC, along         CKGS said, “We are happy that the Embassy of Morocco has put their
with the required documents and collect them once it has been issued. All the      trust in our proven expertise. Our offices across 12 centres in India will
centres are open from Monday to Friday between 08:00 – 17:00 hours.                seamlessly facilitate visa processing, thereby accelerating outbound travel
Speaking on the occasion, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed MALIKI said,                  to Morocco. This is an opportune time to tap the growing Indian outbound
“The ties between Morocco and India go back over several centuries and             travel market, which is growing in double digits.’’

ICRA analysed the conduct of Trade for the Financial Year 2017-18
The ICRA had an analysis on the conduct of the trade segment for its               period, contributing to the 40% YoY contraction in the value of gold
performance over last financial year. They had a view which cleared that           imports. However, the decline in gold imports was largely offset by the
sluggish non oil exports combined with an unexpected resurgence in the             pickup in crude oil imports in March 2018. Despite an unfavourable base
growth of non oil non gold imports resulting in a sharp widening of the            effect as well as contraction in imports of pulses and vegetable oil, the pace
merchandise trade deficit to US$13.7 billion in March 2018, reinforcing            of growth of non oil non gold imports unexpectedly rose to a considerable
the expectation of an impending deterioration in the current account deficit       12.2% in March 2018, led by various inputs such as coal, machinery,
to around US$12-14 billion in Q4 FY 2018 from the mild US$3.4 billion              transport equipment, ores and fertilizers. With the high 20.3% growth in
in Q4 FY 2017. An unfavourable base effect and contraction in gems and             services exports being overshadowed by the sharp 40.2% expansion in
jewelry, and textiles curtailed the pace of growth of non-oil merchandise          services imports, the services surplus declined to a four-month low US$5.6
exports in March 2018, despite the uptick in organic and inorganic                 billion in February 2018. With the expansion in imports nearly twice as
chemicals, engineering goods and rice. In spite of higher prices, a sharp          high as export growth in FY2018, the merchandise trade deficit widened
dip in export volumes resulted in a contraction of exports of petroleum            by 44% in just-concluded fiscal. ICRA expects the current account deficit
products, dampening the performance of overall merchandise exports on              to more than triple to US$47-50 billion (~1.9% of GDP) in FY2018 from
a YoY basis in March 2018. A dip in the volume of gold imports in March            US$15 billion in FY2017.
2018 relative to March 2017 more than offset the price rise in the interim

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Opened up Reservations for Inaugural Season
Itineraries aboard Seven Seas Splendor
Luxury travelers can now book inaugural season itineraries aboard Regent           the highest space ratio in the cruise industry, and once again elevate the
Seven Seas Cruises’ newest ship, launching in February 2020. Guests                industry standards for luxury travel with intricate marble, soaring ceilings,
can now be among the first to travel in perfected luxury on Transatlantic          elegant design and authentic craftsmanship. The same discernment that
Crossings, Panama Canal, and Mediterranean itineraries. Seven Seas                 went into the design of the ship was applied to the creation of her inaugural
Splendor will set a new standard for luxury by striving for the ultimate           season itineraries. The first voyage beginning on February 7th, 2020
perfection and the best way to travel to the world’s most beautiful                will take guests on an unforgettable 14-night transatlantic journey from
destinations.                                                                      Barcelona to Miami.
The inaugural season revealed the lineup that featured a variety of                “For Seven Seas Splendor’s inaugural season, we included voyages to
destination-rich itineraries calling on iconic locations throughout the            destinations that are as extraordinary as the ship herself. Based on guest
Caribbean, North America and the Mediterranean. Through free unlimited             response to our current itineraries through the Mediterranean, Caribbean,
shore excursions, guests will have opportunities to explore renowned               and North America, we anticipate these new offerings will be popular
museums and famous landmarks on every voyage. The ship will visit                  among both new and repeat guests wanting the exclusive opportunity to be
highly sought-after ports such as San Juan, Barcelona, Cabo San Lucas,             one of the first to sail on the newest luxury ship in our fleet.” said Jason
New York, Saint-Tropez, Portofino, Los Angeles, Dubrovnik, Amalfi/                 Montague, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regent Seven Seas
Positano, Corfu and Cartagena. With 750 guests, the all-suite, all-balcony         Cruises.
ship will join her sister ship, Seven Seas Explorer®, in boasting some of

Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart-2018
Rajasthan Govt. to host Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart in association              Goel, Chief Secretary, Rajasthan who said, “the primary objective of
with Federation of Hospitality & Tourism, Rajasthan for which Department           ‘Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart’ is to exclusively focus on the domestic
of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan signed a MoU with the Federation               tourists within Rajasthan from various parts of India and establish
of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) & scheduled to be held              Rajasthan as one of the leading domestic tourist destinations in the country.
from July 20-22 at the B.M. Birla Auditorium in Jaipur. The MoU was                The vision 2020 initiated by the CM had an objective of 5 crore tourist
signed between the Additional Director Tourism, Mr. Sanjay Pande and               footfall in the state by the year 2020. But we have attained close to 5 crore
the President, FHTR, Mr. Bhim Singh at Hotel ITC Rajputana, Sheraton,              tourists in the year 2017 itself and with new initiatives like this travel Mart,
Jaipur. The Department of Tourism will be the State partner host for the           we'd be able to achieve the set goal and probably outperform our own
event. The event is also supported by HRAR, IHHA, RATO and ADTOI.                  predicted numbers.”
It is to be noted that the master of ceremony was Mr. Gyan Prakash,                Mr. Bhim Singh, President, FHTR, said, “The sole objective is to increase
Secretary, General, FHTR,                                                          Domestic tourism is Rajasthan. A numerous Promotional shows will be
The Chief Guest during the signing occassion was Shri Nihal Chand                  organized across the State/ Rajasthan."

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Grape Escapade and Goa Vintage Car & Bike Festival 2018
Goa, the land of joy and a destination to visit any day in the year has lot     & hospitality industry; hoteliers, restaurateurs, wineries and manufacturers
to showcase to the world and one of the most interesting elements are its       to showcase their premium offerings.
festivals. And the second fortnight of April was the perfect exemplary of       Goa Vintage Car & Bike Festival 2018
it with the double treat for Goans and the visitors. Goa Tourism conducted      Goa Tourism’s Vintage Bike and Car festival hits the streets of Panjim on
two of its most captivating events, the Grape Escapade and Goa Vintage          29th April 2018 at the INOX Courtyard wherein various vintage bike and
Car & Bike Festival 2018.                                                       car owners, users, collectors and fans conducted parade along with their
Grape Escapade 2018                                                             prized possessions around the capital city of Panjim.
India’s much loved Lifestyle and Wine Festival was organized by Goa             The vintage bike and car rally had the route from INOX courtyard to
Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), the ‘Grape Escapade 2018’               Miramar Circle and further proceed to Divja circle and head back to INOX
which held from April 19- 22 at the D.B. Bandodkar Ground, Campal,              Courtyard where they displayed the skills. This was followed by a function
Panjim. This was the 14th edition of the Grape Escapade. The four day           to award prizes and certificates for various categories of vintage vehicles.
event drew lakhs of tourists in view of the on-going summer vacations           Some of the categories included the oldest automobile, most appealing and
and surge in tourists to the State. It has provided a platform for local        the rarest etc. A fashion show and various other entertainment programs
enterpreneurs to share expertise, display products, engage in B2B, and          were lined-up in the evening to engage the audience and make this event a
offers tourists and Goans an opportunity to savour on flavours from the         memorable one.
vineyard, taste Goan food and experience Goa’s traditions and culture. The
four days festival brought together a host of professionals from the tourism

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Creates Land Bank to Boost MP
Tourism
Madhya Pradesh as a state has good amount of land parcels and heritage          around 135 hectare land has been transferred. In those districts at 16
properties for private investments which is been promoted by the state on       points, around 82 hectare additional land has been identified. In Gwalior
various platforms in the recent past that reflects the true cultural heritage   region for development of tourism around 111 hectare land at 15 points
of the nation through the amalgamation of various communities, castes           has been transferred. Similarly, in Rewa area at 25 area around 285 hectare
and ways of life has always been a major tourist attraction. Being one          land has been transferred by the Board for tourism development inviting
of the forerunners among the economically rising states of the country,         private investment in distinctive districts of the zone. As additional 24
it is teeming with vast potential of investment in tourism sector and an        hectare land in 71 points have been identified. Through land bank private
attractive destination from investment point of view and the government         investors under land transfer policy for Tourism Project 94 hectare land
has taken multiple initiatives to make the state an investment friendly         in 19 land plots for Hotel, Resorts and other establishments’ tenders have
destination. The newly constituted Tourism Board has taken one such step        been invited. In this noted groups like Mahendra Holiday, Orange County,
for development of tourism and to attract private investors for effective       State Express, JahanumaPalce Hotel, Gen-X Hotel, Sristi Ventures have
implementation of Tourism Policy. In this series, it has procured 849.077       been included.
hectare land for the Tourism Department at 144 distinctive places of 49         “State has been segregated in five tourism regions and potential of private
districts of the State to create a Land Bank for tourism projects in Madhya     investment has been identified. In Indore region, Indore, Dhar, Khanwa,
Pradesh. Besides this, at 71 points, additional 432 hectare land has been       Burhanpur, Khargone, Badwani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Ujjain, Ratlam, Dewas,
identified. Land procurement is in pipeline and soon it will be transferred     Agra Malwa, Mandsaur and Neemuch district in 43 areas around 233
to the Tourism Department. Amidst land bank 60 hectare land allotted to         hectare land has been transferred to Tourism Department by the Board.
16 private investors which generated a premium of Rs 23.50 crore.               Besides this, in these districts additional 17 areas have been identified for
In Jabalpur Region, at 28 areas around 82 hectare lands has been                procurement and are in process.” said Surendra Patwa, Minister of State
transferred, while at 10 points 32 hectare additional land has been             for Tourism (Independent Charge).
identified for land acquisition. Similarly, in Bhopal region at 33 points

Maharashtra promoted the potentials of Medical Tourism at
Arabian Travel Market 2018
MTDC discussed strategic partnerships with tourism professionals                that will provide MTDC a platform to showcase the potential of medical
and potential investors at the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism         tourism in Maharashtra. While the segment is largely untapped and caters
exhibition to promote Maharashtra as the preferred destination for Medical      to a niche segment of travellers, we have seen a steady growth in this sector
and Wellness tourism, & showcased the essence of State and its spectacular      due to the quality and economically friendly services the State has to offer.
touristic attractions, met tourism professionals to promote the opportunities   Our goal is to position Maharashtra as a medical and wellness tourism hub.
of investment in creating healthcare and tourism facilities. Home to the        We are in the process of signing an MoU with the Indo-Arab Chambers of
financial capital of the country, Mumbai, Maharashtra sees one of the           Commerce and Industries to highlight lucrative investment prospects within
highest numbers of tourists in the country. With world-class infrastructure,    the sector.” Mr. Vijay Waghmare, Managing Director, MTDC prior event
Maharashtra also has tourism attractions with magnificent coastline and         said, “We are witnessing tourism as one of the fastest growing industries
beaches, breath-taking wildlife, hill stations, pilgrimage centers, adventure   worldwide. Maharashtra has one of the best qualified professionals in each
tourism, experiential attractions and rich cultural heritage. Together with     field and this holds true in the domain of medical and wellness as well.
Tribal Development Department, MTDC promoted experiential tourism,              Maharashtra has the most competent doctors and world class medical
artefacts from the tribal villages including paintings, handicrafts, forest     facilities with most competitive charges for treatment of most health
produce and agricultural / food items. Also, at the stand were the luxury       problems. We are now looking to create a unique identity by offering best
train - Deccan Odyssey and the authentic Ayurveda wellness centre -             health services for the world and establish ourselves as the best Medical
Ayurveda Village. Shri. Jaykumar Rawal, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism &           tourism destination. At ATM 2018, we will be promoting various activities
Employment Guarantee Scheme, Government of Maharashtra before the               ranging from yoga, meditation to natural therapies to name some which is
event said, “I am delighted to be a part of the Arabian Travel Market 2018      provided in the State”.

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ATO Update

Oman Tourism collaborates with Cox & Kings Ltd. for MICE networking
events in Mumbai and Delhi
Oman Tourism and Cox & Kings Ltd. hosted a networking Cocktail
and Dinner evening in Delhi and Mumbai on 11th and 13th April 2018
wherein they collaborated to network event targeting the MICE segment
of the industry. The event had more than 50 attendees representing the
top management and decision makers of various corporate entities were
present for this close networking session in order to discuss about Oman as
emerging as the next big hub for corporate events and MICE groups.
Lubaina Sheerazi, India Representative, Ministry of Tourism, Oman said
“The Ministry of Oman Tourism is fully committed towards enhancing the
MICE sector to help the Sultanate achieve its potential to be a first class
destination. Conducting networking session for corporate organizations
gave us an opportunity to showcase to them various MICE offerings.
For this, we feel privileged to be associated with Cox & Kings Ltd. who
bring along their expertise. Being a short-haul destination from India, with
excellent air connectivity from major Indian cities, world class hotels and
easy availability of Indian food, Oman makes an ideal MICE destination.”       the number of rooms and venues in the country. The recent revision in
Khalid Al Zadjali, Director Oman Convention Bureau said, “In 2016, The         visa regulations (granting of Visa on Arrival for non-sponsored tourist visa
Oman Convention Bureau (OCB) was established under The Ministry of             for certain categories), increasing number of flights from India to Oman,
Tourism to take care of the MICE business in Oman. This was successfully       diversification of tourism products and the upcoming phase II of the Oman
taken forward in 2017 with the development of Oman Convention and              Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) will bring momentum to MICE
Exhibition Centre (OCEC), to support international and local organizations     tourism. The potential of India as an outbound market has always attracted
in hosting large events. Also, the brand new Muscat International Airport      us to aggressively focus our promotional efforts in this market. The exotic,
is fully equipped to accommodate close to 20 million passengers annually.      adventurous, historic, remarkable and geologically stunning Oman offers an
With new international hotel chains that have recently opened in Oman          authentic Arabian experience to MICE groups who visit the Sultanate.”
and many more to launch soon, we are seeing a considerable increase in

Israel Tourism’s Campaigning Rolls-out for 1 Lakh Travelers
After a record growth of 31% and receiving footfalls of nearly 60000           upcoming summer holiday season,
Indian tourists last year, Israel Ministry of Tourism office in India now      we have launched our advertising
to target around 1 lakh Indian tourist visitors for the year 2018. In the      campaign. Our campaign highlights
series ahead and with the forecasted growth, the Ministry has launched its     the reasons why Indian travellers
summer campaign in India to attract the April – June peak holiday season.      should choose Israel as their next
The advertising campaign incorporates varied media platforms including         holiday destination showcasing
television, print and digital spaces. The integrated advertising campaign      beaches, desert experiences, different
‘Begin your journey to Israel’ includes the television commercial (TVC)        cuisines (including vegan food) to
showcases Israel’s famous cities - Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The TVC shows       wine tours, adventure activities,
the various facets of these two cities and their diversity.                    historic monuments and much
“Over the past three years, Israel has recorded a strong double-digit          more.”
growth in tourist arrivals from India. In 2018 January to March, we            Hassan Madah, Director, Israel
have recorded a growth of 15% in Indian arrivals compared to the same          Ministry of Tourism - India &
period last year. In order to keep this momentum going and to tap into the     Philippines

25th International Tourism Security and Safety Conference in Las Vegas, USA
The 25th International Tourism Safety Conference was organized by the          and Americas on tourism and terrorism, making safety and security a
International Tourism Safety Association held at the Treasure Island Hotel     requirement in tourism, destination marketing and hospitality training, art
from the 15th April to 18th April of 2018 in Las Vegas, United States. The     crime and museums and preventative measures.
conference is aimed at providing delegates with new information, trends,       Speaking passionately about destination Africa and proudly flying the the
strategies and best practices in keeping tourist safe. Attendees included      African flag high, the Kwakye Donkor , CEO of Africa Tourism Partners
destination marketing experts, academics, renowned tourism safety and          said, “Africa is a multi-faceted destination with 54 unique destinations,
security experts and officials from over 22 countries.                         and tourists to Africa will always be spoilt for choice. Africa is a continent
The conference covered topics such as enhancing the brand equity of            and a world in one continent with unique attractions, vibrant culture and
Africa beyond safety and security, Israeli model of security regulation,       experiences beyond wildlife. Even though tourism safety and security is
tourism security European perspective on crimes against tourists and           an issue, it all depends on whether one sees the glass as half full or half
how to pro-actively address the impact of safety and security tourism          empty, but to him the glass is always half full.”
marketing. Africa Tourism Partners with the support of Ghana Tourism           “The safety and security of visitors and residents is a top priority for any
Board and its parent Ministry Ghana Africa that will be hosting the            destination’s tourism industry, so it’s imperative to be aware of the current
Inaugural Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards on 31st August            trends and information,” said Ray Suppe, President of the International
and 1st September, 2018 in Accra, Ghana as their contribution to               Tourism Safety Association and Executive Director of customer safety
alleviating the issue of brand equity deficit that Destination Africa faces.   for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA.).
Other conference presentations included the views from India, Europe

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Cover Story

     An Escape to Relish Life:
• Vedika Sharma
                                  VACATIONS
Life becomes a story when its chapters are written while travelling and creating memories. This summer season, pack
your bags and wander in the world to find the realistic approach for worth of life. There have been times when the
voyagers claim that wandering all alone was the best way to see most apt friend of life and it was they themselves for
them in the world. This time, deliberately travel solo because you want your heart to experience the world without
the influences, prejudices, or preferences of others and let the heart go with the flow. When you’re with your own
companionship, you realize the potentials of being us and it’s easy to focus on what actually you want from life and
more likely to be on a voyage of self-discovery.

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         n the changing trends of travel, Amadeus,        while 70% of Japanese travelers have never used a       with Hong Kong travellers (4%) even less likely to
         the leading provider of advanced                 sharing economy service for trip accommodation,         think the same. Rakesh Bansal, Chief Executive
         technology solutions for the global              almost half of all Indian travelers say they do         Office, Amadeus India informed, “At Amadeus
travel industry recently conducted a research in                                                                  India, our goal is to help the travel industry thrive
order study on the transformed way of travelling                                                                  by putting the traveller at the centre of everything
wherein one includes Solo travelling. Customer                                                                    we do. That’s why we’re investing to understand
groups include travel providers (e.g. airlines,                                                                   who they are and what they want. The India
hotels, rail and ferry operators, etc.), travel sellers                                                           report gives us many interesting insights – some
(travel agencies and websites), and travel buyers                                                                 expected others less so. One key observation was
(corporations and travel management companies).                                                                   how important finding staff, newspapers and TV
This year marks 30 years since Amadeus was                                                                        shows in a language they can understand are to
founded. Throughout 2017, the company will                                                                        Indian travellers. Similarly, respondents from India
be celebrating 30 years of collaboration with                                                                     want to eat familiar food while travelling overseas.
customers, 30 years of technological innovation                                                                   This is a good reminder to travel players about the
and 30 years of helping power better journeys                                                                     importance of accommodating local preferences
for travellers all over the world. 34% of                                                                         at the destination. With Amadeus Journey of
Indian travelers prefer to receive updates and                                                                    Me Insights, we hope to help our customers and
recommendations about their trip through e-mail,                                                                  partners shape a future of travel that travellers
with only 9% happy to be contacted via phone call.                       Rakesh Bansal                            want. Journey of Me Insights was conducted in
Recommendations that help ensure personal safety                       CEO Amadeus India                          collaboration with YouGov across 14 markets in
was the top choice for Indian travelers (33%),                                                                    Asia Pacific including Australia, China, Hong
while itinerary tips were less popular (19%).             so ‘often’ and ‘very often’. And while 73% of           Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Within the Asian region only, 6% of Chinese               Indian travelers think it’s important to find service   New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan,
travelers do most of their trip booking on mobile;        staff at the destination that speak a language they     Thailand and Vietnam.”
only 55% of Indian travelers do so. Separately,           understand, only half (47%) of Malaysians do,

S
       olo travelling is amusingly wallowing              What lets many people escape and not to try             However it’s crucial that you can connect
       and this amazing delight can be travel             on this beauty of life is two-fold concern              with the culture and not feel like an outsider
       for a day, a week or a month to the                wherein one lies with safety as people do not           but that is only possible if one will be
roads unknown and destinations anonymous.                 find travelling solo to be convenient enough            humble and equally reciprocal to those
Lie down on a beach, visit heritage of world              and they dare not to travel an all strange              people. There are more than 150 countries
or join bunch of like-minded strangers for                land of strange people with different cultural          in the world with their distinctive culture to
adventure fun or cultural festivals or musical            mindset and that micro fear of being alone              explore and to choose from them, T3FS is
festivals around the world. This world is                 makes the beat skip. Another major concern              here to have you have a hand taking feedback
beautiful; only needed thing is to explore                lies to being adaptive to the cultural heaps            of the most famous travel brands in planning
and solo travel is an ideal opportunity to                with bunch of questions like will they be               to your destination of exploration this
try something new either in the beaches of                comfortable with climate, environment, laws,            summer with few of the nations that surely
coastal America or country side of Europe,                people, language and food habits. Interacting           makes every reason count as to not to regret
biking trips of South-east Asia or exploring              with anonymous people and having smooth                 of giving it a chance what could have been
the wildlife in the forest land of Africa or              conversation flows is tricky for language               taken. So, travel the world as travelling is
the unexplored beauty of parts of Asiatic &               being a barrier but they forget that this               worth Breathing and being inspired with.
Australian land and the mystery of north &                actually is life....and this is what they have to
south pole.                                               bridge within.

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                                                         2017 - 2018 has been an exciting year for us where we on-boarded Ranbir Kapoor as our new
                                                         brand ambassador, launched our new brand positioning of being 'India Ka Travel Planner'
                                                         and also came up with interesting initiatives with an aim to smoothen the entire travel
                                                         experience. Features like Self-booking platform for Small & Medium Enterprises to provide
                                                         its corporate customers with comprehensive and convenient travel solutions,Yatra Universal
                                                         Virtual Assistant (YUVA), a unique first-of-its-kind “Hybrid approach” allows travellers to
                                     use both voice and text to communicate and complete bookings on the go and Yatra journey which provides
                                     the travellers with an experience that centres around history and culture, photography and food, led by domain
                                     experts. Considering to the upcoming season of vacations, Yatra is offering up to Rs.5% off on international
                                     flights with promo code INTFLY18. Customers can make Free Cancellation on their International Flights
                                     through Yatra. They can avail this facility on cancelling the ticket booking made on the same day by 2300
                                     hours. The offer extends to most airlines though conditions apply. Yatra.com offers an option of HFF (Hold
                                     For Free). Yatra Airfare Assurance is a guarantee from Yatra that fare booked by customers will be the lowest
                                     till the day they fly. Yatra offers the solo travelers in respect to International Destinations for Amsterdam, Sri
          Sharat Dhall               Lanka, Spain, Rome and South Africa. Yatra says, “Summer season is a popular travel season in the country and
           COO, B2B                  Joining a loyalty program such as Yatra eCa can get you discounts on every booking, can transfer your eCash to
           Yatra.com                 friends and family and can even convert them into shopping vouchers. Travelling on weekends is always more
                                     expensive than travelling on weekdays.”

                                                                ICELAND
    The Nordic island is located in the mesmerizing countryside of European continent which enjoys a cool, temperate maritime climate where
the summers are cool. During summer, the nights are bright all over Iceland and as per fact sheets, in the month of June the sun never fully
sets in the north and there are even special excursions to the island of Grímsey on the Arctic Circle where you can experience the midnight
sun. But the interesting fact of the country is that though sun doesn’t set completely but the midnight is not much warm. Ninety percent
population of nation belongs to Lutheran Church and only few shares are of Roman Catholic. The major specialty of the Iceland is its national
parks, each with particular exclusivity. Pingvellir, one of the parks is the only UNESCO heritage whose rift valley ranges from North Atlantic
and Eurasian Plates. Snafellsjokull National Park includes a volcano and a glacier and steeped in mysterious romance and is the only park that
reaches from seashores to the mountaintops. Vatnajokull is the largest national park of Europe covering an area of 13.600 km2 encompasses
major land of the area. Local specialties to shop from the nation include woolen knitwear (sweaters, hats and mittens, for example), ceramics,
glassware and silver jewelry. Icelanders are largely descended from Nordic and Celtic settlers and still share a strong bond with Scandinavia
today. Fishing has been the lifeline of the nation, both as a vital part of the diet, and the country’s primary export product.

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                   TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, enables travellers to unleash the full potential of
                   every trip. With over 600 million reviews and opinions covering the world's largest selection
                   of travel listings worldwide – covering approximately 7.5 million accommodations, airlines,
                   attractions, and restaurants -- TripAdvisor provides travellers with the wisdom of the crowds
                   to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also
                   compares prices from more than 200 hotel booking sites so travellers can find the lowest price
on the hotel that's right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are available in 49 markets, and are home to the
world's largest travel community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors**, all looking to get the most
out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know better. Book better. Go better. Considering to the upcoming season of
vacations, what are the lucrative offers for travelers that will add on to joy of their vacations for outbound then,
“Borrowing from the popular saying ‘the world is your oyster’, let your travel spirit loose this summer and without
burning a deep hole in your pocket. TripAdvisor’s ‘Best Time To Book’ report helps Indian travellers make great
savings by identifying that sweet spot for booking overseas summer travel,” said Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager,
TripAdvisor India.                                                                                                        Nikhil Ganju,
                                                                                                                         Country Manager,
                                                                                                                         TripAdvisor India

                                                                 COSTA RICA
    The rain forested coastal plains of Central American land makes Costa Rica, one of the jovial countries in the world and is renowned in
the world for its beaches, volcanoes and bio-diversities. Costa Rica is a rich scenic paradise with thousands of exquisite variety of flora-
fauna to explore, hundreds of beaches and picturesque Caribbean landscapes. It is a 365 days destination with contrast climatic conditions
in its pacific and central regions. The natural beauty of the nation is inexplicable and so are the people as the incredible hospitality of nation
is reflected in their warmth and customs of friendship. One can immerse himself in the different adventure activities be it surfing, mountain
climbing, rafting, zip lining, scuba diving & sports fishing. The food culture of the country is fairly mild with rich reliance over fresh fruits
and vegetables. However, Rice and black beans are the staple Costa Rican meals. Costa Rican markets have splendid variants of food, wooden
and craft items to take home and scattered across with boutique stores and little stalls selling such exclusive crafts and souvenirs.

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                                                         Harvey worldwide destinations has truly embarked success in the most unique manner and
                                                         now looking into future staff expansions in all departments to cope with growing demand,
                                                         with plans to create more than 100 jobs, including both junior and senior positions, over the
                                                         next three years. We would like to offer our clients a highly personal and efficient service
                                                         in business travel, accommodation and venues which can look at everything from cost
                                                         reduction, more choice and policy compliance. The wide range of services means that we
                                        have been successful at both retaining existing clients and attracting new business. Our main sales trend is
                                        accommodation. A total of 80 per cent of our overall business is hotels, and 90 per cent of this is for bookings
                                        based within India and abroad.” Considering to the upcoming season of vacations, the lucrative offers for
                                        travelers that will add on to joy of their vacations for outbound, this is such a dynamic business and it keeps
                                        us on our toes every day. The beauty of Harvey World Destinations is that we need to keep reinventing
                                        ourselves to remain current. Unlike conventional hospitality concerns, every new day comes with its own
                                        challenges and highlights. We are trying to explore undiscovered destinations and our team is continuously
             Joe Rajan                  following up with the local vendors which are not the regular travel we Indians prefer always. Since Indian
       Chief Executive Officer          travelers have not much explore South Korea, So we are introducing major packages to South Korea too.
  Harvey World Destinations Pvt. Ltd.   Destinations Harvey would like to offer to the solo travelers in respect to International Destinations are South
                                        America or west coast Canada since there is a lot to explore.

                                                              INDONESIA
    Indonesia, the essence of Asia is the largest archipelago in the world ranging from Sabang in Aceh to Merauke in Papua. These are made
up of thousands of large and small islands, which are connected by the strait and sea. It will not be incorrect to say that Indonesia is the
marine world of islands being to the count of more than 20,000 islands in just one nation. Indonesia is a rich cultural diasporas with various
tribes living in Indonesia with harmony and peace though all have their own characteristics that make cultural diversity in Indonesia with
distinctive culinary in each territory. Indonesia also has hundreds of National Parks to explore as well with wonderful spots especially in the
sector of the beaches. The climatic condition of Indonesia keeps the nation in a moderate weather condition with mostly tropical downpours.
Rice is a staple for all classes in contemporary Indonesia which is usually served highly spiced and with meat, fish, and vegetable side dishes.
A number of different religions are practiced in the country, and have their collective influence on the country's political, economic and
cultural life is significant .Though the country has freedom of religion but majorly it follows with six religions mainly Islam, Protestantism,
Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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                    2018-2019 is going to be the year of innovation. From a product point of view, we will focus on
                    incorporating three major trends: personalization & localization, artificial intelligence and crowd
                    sourcing & communities. Brand presence will increase with a lot more noise. We have observed
                    an approximate growth of 8x in bookings for this period. We have also expanded our presence
                    to Bangalore and introduced a host of new features. We introduced ixigo money - a first of its
                    kind virtual travel currency that allows users to use 100% balance on their flight bookings. Ixigo
has introduced India’s first augmented reality feature on its trains app for iPhone 6+ users. We have announced
for our upcoming artificial intelligence travel assistant – TARA viz. 100% AI-driven partnering with IRCTC to
launch seamless train bookings.. The nation had significant change over past 4-5 years for International Travel
with room for growth in outbound travel. While approximately 40% Indians still prefer to travel within Asia,
many are also planning trips to parts of Africa, America and Europe. Those willing to spend a little more and in
search of something offbeat, chose destinations such as Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia and more. Solo
travelling is a great idea, anyday! New Zealand: An abode of adventures & welcome one with glaciers, rainforests,
and the peaks of the Southern Alps. While here, try bungee jumping, boat cruises, bike rides, and hikes. Spain is
an excellent option for solo travellers. Spanish people are known for their affectionate and talkative nature-- so
making friends here is a cakewalk.” Even today people make sure to take out time to travel, not just because they
need a break but also to get to explore what’s new and unseen. From travel blogs to trip planning sites the internet      Aloke Bajpai,
is full of information targeted at not just inspiring you but compelling you to make travel plans.                           Founder
                                                                                                                              Ixigo

                                                                NEW ZEALAND
    New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty with jagged mountains, rolling pasture land, steep fiords, pristine trout-
filled lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches, and active volcanic zones. New Zealand is one of the most peculiar bioregions, inhabited by
flightless birds seen nowhere else such as a nocturnal, burrowing parrot called the kakapo and kiwi. These islands are sparsely populated
away from the North Island. There are sparklingly modern visitor facilities, and transport networks are well developed with Airports
throughout the country and well maintained highways. New Zealand adds as a perfect adventure twist with bundle of activities like jet-boating
through shallow gorges and bungee jumping. Māori culture, the base of ethnicity in New Zealand which continues to be the symbolism
with abundant opportunities for visitors to understand and experience both the history and present day forms of Māori life. New Zealand
has a temperate climate wherein the winters are fairly cold in the south of the South Island but mild in the north of the North Island. The
nature of terrain, the prevailing winds and the length of nation lead to sharp regional contrasts. New Zealanders still prefer a relaxed eating
environment and lamb is considered high value in the nation which is mostly enjoyed with rosemary and some seasonal vegetables. Summer
usually means barbecues and alfresco dining where the emphasis is on fresh and simple fare.

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                                                                The journey through 2017-2018 was fantastic and the tourist traffic movement to the CIS countries,
                                                                where we specialize in, have consistently risen. Besides, we have introduced new multi-country
                                                                combo tours across Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Russia etc. These can be
                                                                connected through flights. On the other hand Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
                                        are connected by road and road trips for nature and culture explorers are getting increasingly popular. Dook Travels
                                        published the first ever handbook called Dossier for travel agents with all the basic information about destinations in the
                                        CIS countries to start with. We distributed complimentary copies to thousands of agents in India to create awareness of
                                        these countries. This year we’re laying our emphasis on Azerbaijan and Ukraine while introducing premium single or
                                        multiple destination tour packages. We have fixed departures to our destinations and special offers going on throughout
                                        the season. We have achieved a great deal in fetching the best of tour packages at the most affordable prices. We have
                                        pro-actively offered new destinations to our existing clients and offered very lucrative tour packages to new prospects.
                                        We have floated special packages during festivals. A large chunk of the travelers (especially MICE) are now looking for
                                        newer destinations and for them we have packages that all are complete with conferences, gala dinners and all-inclusive.”
                                        Overall, I would say, the international travel has boomed, especially the CIS countries where the increase in tourist traffic
      Gopal Krishna Kapoor              is staggering. At the same time people are looking for newer destination to travel each year thus the Indian market has
               Director                 changed over past 4-5 years as well. Last year, we flew approximately 9,500 tourists to Kazakhstan, 9800 to Uzbekistan
             Dook Travels
                                        and 7,000 to Kyrgyzstan. Destination would you like to offer to the solo travelers in respect to International Destinations
                                        will be new destinations in Central Asia fascinated by the Silk Route tales and the pristine nature. Fortunately, with our
fixed departures, we are able to accommodate these solo travelers providing very affordable packages. T3FS being a medium between your tourism board and
aspiring travelers, I would like to point to the fact that travel destinations need not be crowded places and tour packages need not be expensive. It gives us a
great deal of satisfaction knowing the fact we have been able to introduce to the Indian market new destination, develop them for the Indian tourist and offer it
at a price we hadn’t imagined before. We have something for everyone. That’s what we’re most happy about!

                                                                      MOROCCO
    The intersection of Europe and Africa make Morocco a real defining moment to justify that love and beauty has no boundaries. The nation
has been bordered by the waters of the Mediterranean and open to the vast stretches of the Atlantic Ocean and is known as "farthest land of
the setting sun". The rich contrast destination indicates millennia of the precedent. Morocco is home to both, sea as well as mountains. Being
a home to Mediterranean climates, country surrenders itself to the sands of the famous Sahara deserts. The cultural side of Morocco imbibes
thousands of years of legacy with its inherited traditions and customs. Morocco is a land of contrasts being affected by a host of climatic
influences. Morocco and its inhabitants espouse an enviable Mediterranean lifestyle even being recognized by the UNESCO. Going to the
front of its cuisine culture, spices are given pride of place with major spices like coriander, saffron and cumin which are elevated in variety of
recipes with a hint of spiciness in the best taste. Islam is the majority and constitutionally established state religion in Morocco

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                                        Odisha
                                       A Charismatic Islet
Located on the eastern coast of India, Odisha is the majestic land that mesmerizes with its exquisite
natural bliss and breeze. The coastal state is known for its vivid cultural prospects, warmth of tribal races,
spiritual values and spectacular views of natural and man-made sightseer spots. The 485 kilometers of
beauty is surrounded by the states of West Bengal to the north-east, Jharkhand to the north, Chhattisgarh
                      to the west and north-west and Andhra Pradesh to the south.
                                                                                                                                  • T3FS Desk
                                               Odisha – A Dream Destination
  It will be unfair to say that no one dreams to visit one place that brings solace to his soul with its exquisite and unreal beauty spread across lush green
plains, proud altitude peaks, pious spiritual bliss and a varied series of heritage with the finest art, architecture and crafts. And, keeping this matter of fact
into consideration, one destination that justifies all is this pretty state called Odisha with a lot of diversity and history that adds smiles to the voyager when
he visits. Odisha has an ample number of temples, carcass, wildlife and beaches to be explored within this coastal state.
 With destinations like Puri, Konark, Bhitarkarnika, Udaigiri, Lalitgiri & Ratnagiri; beaches of Chandipur, Puri, Garhimata and cuisines like Luchi,
   Pkhara, Dalma, Kakara Pitha, no doubt Odisha is the place that you must plan to travel once in a lifetime.

                                          Behold Splendor…….Behold Odisha
                                                             The Holy Bhubaneshwar
        The heritage capital of the state is known for its high-end spiritual values is what makes it one dream land to step in and be soaked in
        the most propitious air. The state capital is with more than hundreds of temples contribution as the rich share of heritage of the state. The
        temples like Lingaraja, Rajarani, Laxmaneshwar , Satrughaneshwar and Bharateshwar (6th Century Ad), Aisanyesvara Siva Temple (13th
        Century AD), Akhadachandi Temple (10th Century AD), Ananta Vasudeva Temple (13th Century AD), Astasambhu Temples (10th Century
          AD), Brahma Temple, Bindusagar, Brahmeswara Temple, Yogini Temple and so many more set the perfect base to call it a temple city.

            The Beach City Puri                               The Astute Wisdom of Ratnagiri                              The Eco-City of Satkosia
 Puri is the another place that marks a compulsory      Exploring the most religious and paramount Buddhist          Amidst the natural bliss of dense forests,
 attendance to get the most spectacular views of        sculptures, especially around the hills is what              mighty mountains, steep valleys and
 sunrise and sunset in its naturally best settings      Ratnagiri of Jajpur, one of the famous destinations          serene waterfalls with stunning wildlife
 near the beach, beneath the golden sky and             in Buddhist destination in Odisha lets its explorers         and an unreal beauty of lakes, Odisha is
 above the sandy land. The city is mostly famous        experience. The history of the city dates back to            surely a wonderland, so is the Satkosia the
 for Jagannath Temple but what give us another          the Dynasty of Guptas. It has been spiritually and           eco-city of the state. The state counts to a
 best reason to pay a visit are the vibrant and         heritage-wise treasured with significance making it a        total of 110 species of reptiles including
 enticing beaches of the city. One must not             superlative target to explore. The place is known for        three crocodilian species, 20 species of
 forget to wet himself in the waves of Puri beach,      its Buddhist monastery that relates to Mahayana Sect         amphibians, 479 species of birds which is
 Golden beach, Beleshwar beach and Balighai             which associates to famous kings like Ashoka and                    a treat for the nature lovers.
                        beach.                          others from Gupta Dynasty. Ratnagiri is even popular
                                                        for the flow of main rivers like Mahanadi, Brahmani,
                                                                         Kimiria and Birupa.

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    The Creatively Popped-up Pipli &                                                              Culinary Skills of Odisha
             Raghurajpur                                         Aromatic majesty state of Odisha is known for its less spicy and much healthier with the ample
They're interesting, they are artistic, they are creative        and minimal amount of oil used while cooking the delicacies. Odia food as they call in the
and they are unadulterated warm people who attract               native place is in vivid varieties and all tastes what makes the cuisines much multi-hued and
every person who hails a personal touch to the                          sumptuous to be lost into. Come let’s explore the various gastronomy of the state.
artistic and creative talents in the state and they are          Dahibara Aloodum, needs no introduction in the coastal state of Odisha and edges over any
the democrats of Pipli and Raghurajpur. If you love              other food variants of the state which is when served with the Dahi Bara takes you to the
handicrafts and antique then these two small villages            abode and nothing less. Chenna Poda is the exemplary cheese dessert made up with over-
are destination to your hunt as they are with beautiful          cooked cottage cheese dipped in sweet sugar syrup and makes the experience of Chhena
handicrafts called Applique and Pattachitra paintings.           Poda unforgettable. Mudhi-mansa is a combination of puffed rice and mutton and it is an
Their history hails back to the 10th century, craftsmen          amazing sumptuous treat for the meat lovers here. Kora Khai is a traditional food recipe
used to make applique umbrellas and canopies for the             which has special stature since it is being offered to the lords in temples of the state and later
annual Jagannath Temple Rath Yatra. A village of just            the devotees as a Prasad. Ghee Pitha are the most delectable sweet dish in the state of Odisha
100 households, Raghurajpur is an artist's studio at             which is prepared out of love and compassion at every household and cherished by all.
every house. Pattachitra paintings with religious and
     tribal themes are done over a piece of cloth.

               The Artisitc Odisha                                                                                                          Chhau
Dance is such a practice and art form which heals                                                                       Chhau is one of the ancient dance form which
soul and composure of it does wonders not to the                                                                        was originated in the mock fights of the Oriya
body but the soul as well. The art forms of dances in                                                                   warriors who fought as in a part of the same
Odisha tell the tales of the society from ancient and                                                                   dance form performed rhythmically to the
ages of Rama and Krishna. It is believed that they                                                                      accompanying indigenous music instruments.
are also performed with dancing before the god to
please them and the temple rituals also indulge them.                                                                                      Dalkhai
In Odisha, one can find like Odissi, Chhau, Gotipua                                                                    Dalkhai is another populous ancient dance
etc. Odyssey has a tradition of 2,000 years and                                                                        form that is majorily performed on the occasion
finds mention in the Natyashastra of Bharatamuni,                                                                      of Dusserah especially in the regions of
possibly written circa 200 BCE below. We will find                                                                     Sambalpuri folk dance Dalkhai. It is performed
    some more interesting facts about those arts...                                                                    in other festivals such as Bhaijiuntia, Phagun
                       Odyssey                                                                                                        Puni, Nuakhai, etc.
   Odyssey dance is a spectacular depiction of                                                                                             Karam
   the love saga of Radha and Lord Krishna.                                                                            Karam or Karma literally means ‘fate’ and the
   The lyrical dance form inhibits such that                                                                           pastoral Sambalpuri folk dance that is mainly
   body position that requires no vocabulary or                                                                        performed while worshipping the god or
   frame-work as the posture itself conveys a                                                                          goddess of fate the Karma Devta or Karamsani
   particular mood or message. These postures                                                                          Devi, to whom the people consider as the root
      too express the moods they represent.                                                                                    cause of good and bad fortune.

                                                     FACT FILE OF ODISHA
  • Biggest kitchen in the world lies in the Jagannath Temple, Puri in Odisha wherein more than 400 people cook food for
     lakhs of people.
  • The largest salt water lagoon lies in the Chilka Lake, Odisha which spreads around the area of 916 sq. km.
  • The Olive turtle beach of Odisha is the largest nestling ground for the turtles in the entire world.
  • One of the longest dam in the world lies in the Hirakund Dam, Sambalpur in Odisha and the largest man-made lake in Asia.
  • Shadow cast by the Konark Temple, Konark through its wheel spokes can also be used to calculate the time of the day in
     the most accurate manner.
  • Odisha has as many as 62 tribes of distinctive human kind.

                                                                BY TRAIN
                   BY ROAD                    Bhubaneshwar Railway Station Puri Railway Station                    BY AIR
      National Highway -5, 6, 23, 42 and 43              Rourkela Railway State                   The Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneshwar

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