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.
Thursday 31 October 2013
Wednesday 30 October 2013
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).
Tuesday 29 October 2013
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.
Monday 28 October 2013
Sunday 27 October 2013
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.
Thursday 24 October 2013
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:
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
Wednesday 23 October 2013
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.
Monday 21 October 2013
Friday 18 October 2013
Our new Office Address - iKeralaTourist.com
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No. 11/44
Near Vettikkavu Temple
Seaport-Airport Road
Cochin - 682 309
No. 11/44
Near Vettikkavu Temple
Seaport-Airport Road
Cochin - 682 309
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