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Travel Tales #27 Time flies and this time was off to Kochi to attend a marriage of a kid of a dear friend( well has seen the kid from diaper days … so will remain a kid ) Enjoyed the traditional Kerala sadhya . India as a country has so many food options - its unique & one of its own kind ( to explore all the states - is a bucket list item for this decade ) . Was enjoying ( ! ) the hospitality of a State run hotel / resort … Being there for 2 days and having experienced the service and the infrastructure… this question I was asking myself again & again ! Should Government be in the business of hotels / resorts ? The answer upfront - No . A clear ‘ no ‘ . At a distance of 500 meters , on a Government leased land was a 5 star hotel doing a roaring business . This when the infrastructure of the Government owned property was multiple times better ( direct access to the jetty, rooms adjacent to the backwater , greenery all around, to name a few ) . Any of the large operating chains of hotels could run this place more effectively & efficiently and generate a higher revenue . The Government can undertake a long lease and have a lease revenue coupled with revenue share . With over a decade old experience in Bellwether Associates , focus on asset allocation is the root of cash flow & wealthcreation . Auxano Capital takes an approach of investing in disruptive business , which challenges the status quo. To know what not to do is more important in your investing journey….. While I attended the marriage in Kochi had to miss another marraige on same day in a different city ( Can one teleport in some time in the future … and be there at both places …. ) Dream … no one can take this away from you ! #travel #hotel #resorts #assetallocation #venturecapital

Travel trends 2024: Srinagar, Varanasi, Guwahati among the most searched travel destinations in India India's passion for travel is unmistakable, with Delhi and Mumbai securing positions among the world's top 50 busiest airports. This fervour extends to other major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, each bustling with activity and reflecting the nation's eagerness to explore more and more. To measure the preferred choice of travel destinations of Indians, Wowtickets.com, a UK-based platform recently launched in India, conducted a survey. The findings reveal intriguing trends: alongside popular destinations like Goa and Srinagar, many Indians are venturing to tier two cities such as Pune and Patna. Furthermore, there's a noticeable uptick in spiritual tourism, with destinations like Varanasi witnessing increased footfall. Top 15 most searched Indian destinations nationwide Total searches: 3.6 crores. Here’s now city-wise trends: Mumbai : Total searches: 31.86 lakh. Delhi Total searches: 35.09 lakh. Bengaluru Total searches: 24.86 lakh. Hyderabad https://lnkd.in/guCj8iJ7 #travel #destinations #2024trends #srinagar #varanasi #guwahati #searched #india #busiest #airports #newdelhi #mumbai #hubs #bengaluru #hyderabad #kolkata #nation #footfall #mumbai #newdelhi #bengaluru #kolkota #hyderabad #travel #traveling #traveladvisor #travelindustry #travelagent TraveLICE TraveLICE Customercare

Mehrangarh Fort in #jodhpur , #india Long term travel may sound glorious, but in practice, it can be hard. I struggle with articulating the challenges because basically this journey is my lifelong dream and I'm well aware of how incredibly fortunate I am to be here in the first place. But if I'm honest, there is a part of me that just wants to stop, sit down and rest for a minute or a week. Maybe our travels are just too ambitious. After all, human sightseeing has its limits. One cannot see all the things. There are just too many. And yet, each place we visit, we try. I have started thinking about our journey as if it were school. The last few weeks we've been deep in Travel School's India 101 course. Well, perhaps by now we've graduated to India 102.  Forget textbooks, this is the kind of education that really counts because you have to face it all head first, even when you just don't want to. Lots of brain energy is needed to process all the newness encountered when traveling this way. With a constant barrage of information, experiences and cultural differences, the conditions make for easy exhaustion. Some days I'm in the mood for it, some days I'm not. On the days that I'm not down for exploring or learning about whichever new location we're in, it doesn't really matter because I have no choice but to adapt and adjust to the cultural differences regardless. This I have come to accept.  The day we decide to visit Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is one such day. I could seriously care less. In fact, setting foot in Jodhpur's chaotic streets to visit a historical site feels more like a chore than a fun tourist activity. I'd much rather go somewhere peaceful to read than see another thing on the to-do list.  For a week now, this great structure built in 1460 has been casting a shadow over our hotel and the rest of the Blue City. It seems a shame to come all this way only to miss one of the city's main attractions. And so, I give you a tour of Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, India. 

This is not a clickbait I’m here to share my entire Itinerary for Kerala. In this road trip I cover the following destinations - • Kochi • Athirapilly Waterfalls • Kollengode • Valparai • Suryanelli • Annakulam • Alleppey • Vagamon • Varkala There are two routes you can take for this DIY road trip, I have added links of places I have stayed at and activities I have done. I have done my best to give as much information as possible from my recent trips and visits to Kerala, around expenses, things to do and places to eat at. And it is something you can definitely benefit from for your trip! The itinerary is bike trip, group trip, couple trip friendly! IMPORTANT NOTE - I will be sharing a link to my Google drive as well, so in case I want to add more information everyone will always have access to latest version of the itinerary. Tag someone you know would benefit from this itinerary in the comments!

TOURISM INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION OF TOUR PACKAGES 1) LEVEL 1 PACKAGES - Packages which lie within the same state, for example in Gujarat (Kutch Tour Package, Ahemdabad - Vadodara Tour Package, Dwarka Tour Package etc.). An Gujarati client who stays in Gujarat(Surat, say) this will be LEVEL 1 Package. 2) LEVEL 2 PACKAGE - Packages which lie within the same zone, for example in Western Zone(Kutch Tour Package, Ahemdabad - Vadodara Tour Package, Dwarka Tour Package, Rajasthan Tour Package(Jaisalmeir, Udaipur, Jaipur etc.). An Gujarati client who stays in Gujarat(Surat, say) this will be LEVEL 2 Package. 3) LEVEL 3 PACKAGE - Packages which lie within the same country, for example in India(Kerala, Golden Triangle(New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur), Sikkim Tour Package) Tour Package(Jaisalmeir, Udaipur, Jaipur etc.). For an Gujarati client, this will be level 3 package. 4) LEVEL 4 PACKAGE - Packages which lie within the same region, for example in South Asia Tour Package(India, Bhutan, Nepal etc.)., Middle East region etc. An Indian client who stays in Gujarat this will be LEVEL 4 Package. 5) LEVEL 5 PACKAGE - Packages which lie within the same continent, for example in South Asia Tour Package(India, Bhutan, Nepal etc.). For an South Asian Client this will be level 5 package. 6) LEVEL 6 PACKAGE -Packages which lie outside the continent, for example in Europe Package(India, Bhutan, Nepal etc.). For An Asian client this will be LEVEL 6 Package. The classification is rough, and the package costs will differ because of logistics(air ticket cost, railway ticket costs etc. whichever applies) despite of the same duration sometimes.

Jaipur is a slow city (you will agree after reading this) You know that feeling when you're always rushing? This is before any vacation. But Jaipur? It's like the city hits a pause button on life. Walking around, you can think: "Why are we always in such a hurry?" Maybe we don't need to race to the top all the time. Sometimes it's okay to chill and enjoy the ride. Jaipur can teach you: 🧘🏽♀️ It's cool to slow down 🫶🏽 Old stuff can be awesome 😋 Good food fixes everything ✨ You learn a lot just by watching This holiday can give you exactly what you need. Came back feeling refreshed and with a new outlook. Anyone else feel like travel gives them a new perspective? #TravelLesson #Travel #NewPerspective

Ranchi: Essential Activities and Travel Tips for Your Journey

Heritage hotels and creative cultural tourism go hand in hand. Here's how: Living History: Heritage hotels themselves are pieces of history, often converted from palaces, forts, or traditional houses [Indian Heritage Hotels Association]. Staying in one lets you experience a destination's culture not just through stories, but by being physically surrounded by it. Creative Activities: Many heritage hotels take an active role in promoting cultural immersion. They might offer workshops on local crafts, cooking classes featuring regional cuisine, or even organize visits to historical sites with local guides who can share unique perspectives [The Role of Heritage Hotels in the Development of Creative Cultural Tourism: The case study of Egypt]. Authenticity: Creative cultural tourism seeks to go beyond the superficial tourist experience. Heritage hotels, by their very nature, offer a more authentic connection to a place's heritage compared to modern hotels. Destination Development: Heritage hotels can act as catalysts for the development of creative cultural tourism in a destination. Their presence encourages investment in cultural preservation and the creation of new experiences that celebrate local traditions. This benefits both the hotel and the surrounding community [Heritage Hotels In Developing A Cultural And Creative Destination Offer]. Overall, heritage hotels play a vital role in enriching the creative cultural tourism experience by providing a unique accommodation option steeped in history, while also promoting and preserving local culture. Whether you are vacationer or business traveller, Rajasthan offers ultimate indulgence for one and all. In addition to sight-see, Rajasthan also offers you the opportunity to buy these ancient possessions and convert them into heritage resorts/hotels. What’s more, if you own any of such heritage property you can also sell them and obtain their best possible value. WhatsApp: +91 - 9672086344 Visit: https://lnkd.in/e44Evcb #Heritage #HeritageHotel #Hotel #Property #Resorts #Cultural #Investment #HeritageProperty #Haveli #Fort #Tourism #Mumbai #Delhi #Jaipur #Udaipur #Kolkata #Jodhpur #Gujarat #Rajasthan #FortinRajasthan

If you have recently traveled by Vande Bharat, I would like to know about your experience... Traveling on the Vande Bharat Express today for the second time (returning from Varanasi). Unfortunately, my experience has been significantly lesser than stellar. The toilets were not in the best condition. The air conditioning was uncomfortably cold. The service from the staff was quite slow. I paid a premium for this journey, hoping for a top-notch experience, but the standards clearly fall short. Hoping the above issues get addressed soon for the future travelers. How was your experience? Let me know in the comments below. #TravelExperience #VandeBharatExpress #CustomerFeedback

Tourism boards, travel companies, and destination marketers are increasingly focusing on Tier 2 and 3 markets, Anumeha Chaturvedi reports for The Economic Times. For instance, flight connectivity to Dubai is being bolstered from 23 Indian cities including Jaipur, Pune, Coimbatore, and Lucknow, among others, says Bader Ali Habib, Regional Head of Proximity Markets at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Travel firm Thomas Cook is creating special tour packages for Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Tamil markets which allows travellers with a similar background to travel together with a regional-language speaking tour manager. Reason? More people from these regions are exploring international travel, the report says. Increasing disposable income and a rising demand for experiential travel such as weddings, honeymoons, and sports are some of the reasons that has led to this trend, says Habib. A growing segment is also interested in luxury travel experiences from cities such as Madurai, Surat, Coimbatore, Jaipur, and Chandigarh, says Chamindra Goonewardene, VP for Sales and Marketing at Resplendent Ceylon, a hospitality group that operates in Sri Lanka. Source: https://lnkd.in/g6afgtet ✍: Divya Pathak 📷: Getty Images #SmallerCities #OutboundTravel