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Vol.
1 Issue 5 - October 2007
In this Issue
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We've embarked on yet another exciting journey with our travel newsletter. India has huge potential in leveraging her tourism industry, and we believe that is exactly what we will see very soon.
We aim to present snapshots and interesting vignettes of this happening industry through this newsletter. And we could do with your feedback and suggestions on what we should cover and how we can make this newsletter even better.
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Travel characteristics
Increase in incomes and change in lifestyle
is best reflected in the way Indians like to holiday. Luxury and
experiential holidays and all-women or all-men trips are new on
the itinerary.
 Same-sex tours gain currency
Bitten by the luxe travel bug
Human Resources
Expats to help hospitality cos put best foot forward
Hotels tap local stars for foreign ventures too
AH&LEI ties up with IGNOU for course in international hospitality management
Premium Content
Indian spices and curries have a sizable fan following, with some seriously high profile aficionados. The tourism industry is working on cashing this trend. Special interest tours to wineries, tea gardens, coffee estates, villages, heritage vacations, royal weddings and ‘learn to cook’ experiential tours are becoming increasingly popular. This brief report presents gourmet tourism trends in India.
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Editorial
The rupee appreciation and overpricing could
well cause tourism a hiccup or two. Mumbai’s hotel rates are
considered the highest in Asia-Pacific, and occupancy has seen a
dip for the first time in 4 years. Perhaps its time for a reality
check – but there are positives too – the convenience
of online ticketing and hotel bookings is one of them.
Our team continues to research niche tourism
– this time we have a report on tailor-made holidays –
hugely expensive, these customized holidays are for those who have
been there, done that and want more out of a holiday.
Ayurveda was always India’s USP –
holistic healing is catching up, even though we needed foreign tourists
to tell us this. India is not doing too badly with western medicine
either - Goa is joining the medical tourism bandwagon. Now, we know
that Goa is just what the doctor ordered.
We look forward to your suggestions and
experiences on quick weekend getaways. You can either contribute
content by filling our form
or through
our blog
 Chillibreeze Team
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Travel and Transportation Infrastructure |
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India is focusing on improving air access
to its heritage sites. The upgradation of Aurangabad airport,
as part of the Ajanta –Ellora Tourism Development project,
has come no sooner. Hotel occupancy and room rentals continue
to be high due to increased business and leisure travel and
inadequate room supply. Versace is planning a mega resort
in India. Home stays and rural hotels are new concepts doing
the rounds and hopefully this will result in affordable and
good quality accommodation availability.
Chillibreeze Team
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Sector: Aviation
Aurangabad airport to be refurbished under Ajanta-Ellora Tourism & Development Project Finnair on cloud nine over India business prospect
Air passenger traffic in India is to double in five years: ASSOCHAM
Sector: Railways
Heritage status for Kalka-Shimla rail track?
Sector: Hotels & Restaurants
Emaar-MGF ties-up with Marriott Group to set-up hotels at Kolkata and Amritsar
Booming economy, tourism makes Indian
hotels among worlds costliest
Versace group plans to set up mega resort in India
Amit Burman to enter restaurant
Big Mac's no longer betting big on kid stuff in India
Kumarakom Lake Resort to develop property in Karnataka
ITC eyes Fortune in rural hotels
Karnataka to focus on home stays
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Support Industries |
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International tourism boards are exploring
innovative options to lure Indian travellers. The Tourism
Infrastructure Company Limited (ITIL) plans to create two
SEZ and tap the medical tourism wave. The travel and hospitality
industry is facing manpower shortage and hiring expats to
meet the workforce requirements.
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Service Providers
Spain Tourist Office, India, promotes Andalucia as a tourist destination Cox & Kings ka Double Dhamaka
Now a Kerala houseboat with swimming pool!
Kuoni Holidays to increase footprint in India
Crimes against tourists alarm tour operators
A marriage of convenience
ITH to promote travel to Chandigarh
ITIL to develop tourism SEZ
Travel ecommerce
Air travel becomes paperless as e-ticketing takes off
Events
International Hospitality Fair 2007 to kick-start on October 8, 2007 at New Delhi India Workshop 2007':FIT & MICE take centre stage PATA Gold Award for Kerala Tourism
Research and Market reports
India's Tourism Finance Plans $100 Million Fund Travel and tourism to create 7 mn jobs in 10 yrs: study High rates erode hotel occupancy
Tourism boom brings women empowerment
in Goa
Mumbai hotel rates highest in Asia-Pacific region
Travel portals surfing high tides in India
More and more Aussies soaking up 'Incredible India' experience
Southern hospitality, the present and the future
Kerala studies tourism impact
Rising rupee hurts tourism sector
Foreign trips get cheaper as rupee hits
9-year high
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BUY: Tailor-made Holidays in India: a global perspective
Discerning travelers are opting for ‘tailor made holidays’. Tailor made holidays are all about personal choice and priorities with respect to time, taste, location and comfort level. Bespoke holidays are considered the ultimate luxury experience- personal and unforgettable. Bespoke travel to India has been popular for some time now. Indians are just discovering the travel made to fit their lifestyles and aspirations.
 Buy this brief report that summarizes this new trend of tailor made holidays.
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Top Travel Destinations |
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Rugged mountains of Ladakh and Siachen,
historical mileu of Chittogarh, beaches of Goa, art in Orissa
and Buddhism in Bihar - Indian travel offers a myriad of colors
and experiences. It is for the traveler to choose his path.
However, incidents of social unrest continue to damage Indian
tourism.
Chillibreeze Team
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Ladakh's lofty
passes
Chittor: Where
Bollywood stars welcome you
Unrest affects tourism in India's 'golden triangle'
Goa expects to touch 25 lakh tourist mark this season
Balasore for the art lovers
Bihar to feature in Japanese magazine
The first twenty Indians that is ready to travel to Siachen with the Indian Army
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Niche Tourism |
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India has emerged as a healthcare hub dominated
by private healthcare spending. Public expenditure on healthcare
as percentage of GDP is negligible. A Frost & Sullivan
report on Indian Healthcare industry evaluates the issues
and growth prospects of the sector. US insurance firms have
decided to go ahead with compensation plans for those getting
treatment in India. Goa is planning to leverage on Ayurveda.
Luxury holidays and volunteerism are new niche concepts.
Chillibreeze Team
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Medical Tourism
A glance at the other side US insurers eye Indian tie ups Go Goa, for healthcare Ayurveda: A gold mine for India
Luxury and Rejuvenation
Enjoy India in Luxury with Oberoi Group
A touch of luxury
Others
At your service
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Policy |
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Foreign tourists to India are expected to touch the 10 million mark by 2010. The tourism ministry is pushing for visa on arrival. The state governments of the southern Indian states and CII have formed a ‘Southern India tourism grid’ to improve better cooperation and improve the tourism potential of the region.
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Strong Re, overpricing likely to hurt inbound tourism
India much safer than Brazil, South Africa
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