“Kerala Health Tourism”- An International Conference and Exhibition on Health Tourism

The Indian healthcare industry is undergoing a phenomenal expansion and India is now looked upon as the leading country in the promotion of medical tourism.  It is critical that all stakeholders realize its importance and give more attention to the state of growth of this stream. To promote medical tourism in Kerala, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support of Government of Kerala is planning to organize “Kerala Health Tourism”  - An International Conference and Exhibition on Health Tourism on 31 Oct – 2 November 2013  at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala. The program would aim to create awareness about Kerala as Medical Tourism destination in the International arena by assembling all stakeholders together in a single platform and showcasing their products and services to the overseas delegation from medial tourism source destinations.  The program would be used to brainstorm the preparedness required by all the stakeholders and also to enhance business linkages. The program would witness all stakeholders sharing their views and charting action plan towards the upliftment of Health Tourism in Kerala.

Abu Dhabi's Hotels witness Record Month

Figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) reveal a 19 per cent increase in visitors to Abu Dhabi last month. The destination's hotels welcomed 226,002 guests in September, generating 714,577 nights, an increase of 26 per cent. September's guest intake means in the first nine months of this year, 1,981,732 guests stayed in Abu Dhabi's 148 hotels and hotel apartments - a 14 per cent increase on 2012. Guest nights achieved from January to September end came in at 6,195,319 - up 25 per cent year-on-year. Average length of stay for the first nine months has risen 10 per cent to 3.13 nights. Average room rate in Abu Dhabi in the first nine months of this year has fallen two per cent on 2012 and now comes in at £70 (AED419).

JAMAICA , A LOVER’S TRYST – World’s Most Romantic Destination

Whether it’s a honeymoon vacation, a lovers’ tryst, or a getaway designed to rekindle a romance, there are certain expectations that come along with travelling as a couple. From five-star hotels and luxury beach resorts to charming boutiques and exotic locales, Jamaica ranks high among the world’s most romantic destinations. This big hearted land boasts of sumptuous cuisine, seductive beaches, crystal blue waters, natural beauty, romantic ambiance and idyllic collection of wedding venues. Jamaica offers all – inclusive hotels, intimate inns, lush private villas or pampering resorts, every accommodation to fit every desire. Jamaica was named World’s most Romantic Destination at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards 2012 which was held in India. In addition to winning the award for World’s Most Romantic Destination, Jamaica was recognized for the Seventh consecutive year as the World’s Leading Cruise Destination. With sparkling waterfalls and rivers, romantic sunsets, majestic mountains and countless natural landscapes to arouse the senses, Jamaica is the perfect destination for a Romantic Getaway.

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Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces named best hotel chain in India

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is proud to announce its success at being named the Best Hotel Chain in India at the UK Business Traveller Awards 2013. It is for the second consecutive year that the group has been awarded this title. Voted for by UK readers of Business Traveller magazine as part of its annual readers’ poll, the awards are widely recognised as a benchmark for excellence in the industry, rewarding companies whose products and services are of immeasurable value to readers. This accolade demonstrates the sterling effort of all at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in continuing to provide exceptional services to its clients. The Business Traveller Awards were announced on 15 October 2013 at the Royal Garden Hotel, London. A full list of winners will be printed in the November issue of Business Traveller.

British Airways to launch Sixth direct Flight on London-Chennai route on Oct 27, 2013

Will complete 25 years of operations to Chennai on November 3 - 

In order to offer more options to travellers from both cities, British Airways will start its sixth direct service on London-Chennai route on October 27, 2013, as per a release. The flight will operate six-days-a-week, except Thursday. This will take the total number of weekly flights to the five cities of India to 48. The airline will deploy Boeing 777-200 aircraft on the route, with three-class configuration, offering flat beds in Club World, World Traveller Plus and World Travellerseats.
Flight Schedule:

Destination                        Flight Number                     Departure             Arrival

London to Chennai               BA 35                                 0930 hrs            0100 hrs

Chennai to London               BA 36                                 0400 hrs             0935 hrs  

Kempinski Ambience Hotel wins Best Business Hotel Award 2013

Kempinski Ambience Hotel in New Delhi was recently awarded with ‘Best Business Hotel 2013’ by Safari India. The event was sponsored by World Travel Forum and Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA), a travel writers’ organisation representing members from all over the world, to recognise leadership quality in the hospitality and tourism fields, as well as work done by the respective State Government. Vella Ramasawmy, General Manager, Kempinski Ambience Hotel, said, “This is our first business hotel award, and it is especially important to us because it signifies that our efforts and progress are recognised by our hospitality and travel peers. He added, “Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi is a pioneer in the business travel segment and this award encourages us to continue to offer high-quality services.”

Kerala Tourism Road Shows begin in US

In view of the increasing number of visitors from Europe, Kerala Tourism is now looking across the Atlantic to significantly boost foreign arrivals in the state. The department is holding Three Road Shows at major cities in the United States this month to enter the American market in a big way, an official release here said. The first Two road shows were held at New York and Chicago in the last couple of days, which would be followed by the last road show in Los Angeles on Thursday. The United States is the Fourth major market for Kerala Tourism after the United Kingdom, France and Germany, Tourism Minister A P Anilkumar, who is leading a delegation of government and industry representatives from the state to the US, said. "An increase in arrivals of visitors from the biggest economy in the world will be a significant factor for the growth of tourism in the state". It is for the first time Kerala Tourism is organising road shows in the United States.

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