Mumbai: January 2012: Ezeego1.com, the online travel Meta search site presents best deals on International packages for the upcoming Valentine’s Day. The offers are valid for three International destinations – Mauritius, Maldives and Indonesia.

Escape with your Valentine to any of the following resorts & avail attractive offers and discounts:

Ø Romance Special Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

5 Days / 4 Nights

Cost: Rs. 50200 (ex Mumbai)

Visit: Mauritius

Validity: 20th Jan – 15th Feb 2012

Includes: Return Airfare, Airport Taxes, Accommodation for 04 nights in Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, Non-Motorised water sports at hotel (to be booked at hotel boathouse), Daily entertainment & live music or cabaret shows in the evening, Windsurfing, Pedal boats, Kayaks, Laser boats & Snorkelling trips in the lagoon, complimentary, Full day North tour and South Tour on Seat in Coach basis and Full day ile aux cerfs on Seat in Coach basis with speed boat transfer.

OFFER: Special table set up on the beach for 1 dinner (menu as per hotel normal daily theme buffet) and 50% off SPA treatment/ Companion free

Ø Romance Special Tamarina Golf, Spa & Beach Club

5 Days / 4 Nights

Cost: Rs. 65901 (ex Mumbai)

Visit: Mauritius

Validity: 20th Jan – 15th Feb 2012
Includes: Return Airfare, Airport Taxes, Accommodation for 04 nights in Tamarina Golf, Spa & Beach Club on Half Board basis, Return airport transfers on Seat in Coach basis and Full day North tour and South Tour on Seat in Coach basis with speed boat transfer.
OFFER!! : Free upgraded dinner and Lover Dinner at La Plage restaurant

Ø Romance Special Kurumba Maldives Resort

5 Days / 4 Nights

Cost: Rs. 89359 (ex Mumbai)

Visit: Maldives

Validity: 11th Jan – 29th Feb 2012

Includes: Return airfare with taxes, Accommodation for 04 nights in Kurumba Maldives Resort at Deluxe Room, Daily Breakfast, Daily buffet breakfast at Vihamana Restaurant and One sunset and dolphin cruise for two.

OFFER!! : One Sounds of Sea Romantic dining experience for two

Ø Idyllic Bali The Oasis Benoa

4 Days / 3 Nights

Cost: Rs. 49800 (ex Mumbai)

Visit: Bali

Vaidity: 7th Jan – 31st March 2012
Includes: Return Airfare, Airport Taxes, 03 Nights accommodation with breakfast and Return Airport transfers on Seat in Coach basis.

OFFER!! : One dinner at a local restaurant with return transfers, 30 minutes Spa Session at the hotel for the Couple and an Upgrade to 5 Star (Inna Grand Bali @ Sanur)
For more information, log onto www.ezeego1.com , or call on 18002090800 or 9867565900.

About Ezeego1.com:
Ezeego1.com is one of its kind online travel company (meta search) founded in 2006 which offers all travel related services. It offers innovative and interactive features like multi-city international flights booking, instant chat with a flight, hotel or holiday expert, online cancellations, sort hotels by themes, user ratings and the best price on offer for the product.

It is the first online portal to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. It is well known for its low-priced airfares & holiday deals offering the best suited option, making travel deals affordable to those who wish to budget their holiday and make the most of it with the best offers. The travel bazaar showcases attractive offers allowing travellers to choose the right package and making most from the deals. Ezeego1 has recently extended its presence in international markets like Australia and Sri Lanka.

On one hand are the suppliers i.e. the airlines, hotels, tour operators, transporters, insurance companies, the forex dealers and on the other are the customers, both B2B and B2C. The portal offers real time information and transaction capability online. It uses the best technology platform in the Indian travel industry and employs a unique Single Window platform for multiple services. Ezeego1.com has strong online and offline fulfillment systems, different modes of delivery and collections, which help cater to the customer in any part of India. The portal has tied up with various payment gateway options.

Ezeego1.com is also the first travel portal to have opened a new window for the vast Hindi speaking travel market by launching a Hindi travel portal http://www.hindi.ezeego1.com to book domestic tickets. The booking system and the entire payment option both online and offline are integrated in Hindi, making travel easy and least complicated to travelers who are comfortable with the local language.

For further media details please contact:
Mili Lalwani (Manager – Corporate Communications); 9833452362; mili.lalwani@ezeego1.com

Muscat’s picturesque beauty, cultural events, luxurious accommodations, The Royal Opera House Muscat, the Muttrah Souq, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, aquatic activities, and wacky water sports enlivening its coastline alongside traditional dhows are some of the features that appeal to all tourists.

Commenting on the Occasion, Ms. Lubaina Sheerazi, India Representative of the Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman said “It is indeed a moment of pride that Muscat is crowned as the capital of Arab Tourism this year. Oman is a blessed Country with its unique culture and hospitality. The city’s new title will definitely accelerate the growth and will boost the influx of tourists coming from different parts of the world.”

The forthcoming Muscat Festival and celebrations of Muscat as the Arab Tourism Capital is expected to make this city one of the top holiday destinations for the tourists from within the Gulf region or Middle East as a whole this year. The new title has also increased the strategic importance of the Muscat Festival and Tour of Oman for the promotion of the Sultanate on the international arena.
Muscat, the capital city of Oman lies sparkling white, topped with golden minarets in the middle of a maze of brown pleated mountains reaching down to the Arabian Sea. Described as “Arabia’s jewel”, this city is a blend of the old and the new. The roads are lined with well-manicured green lawns and trees. During winter this is interspersed with a profusion of multi-coloured flowers.

The city has steadfastly retained its old-world character. Old Muscat has a quaint charm about it with many forts, castles, mosques and towers doting the landscape. Of particular note are Jalali and Mirani forts flanking Al Alam Palace. The Corniche, with its promenade and souqs (markets) is one of the highlights of the city. The old souq of Muttrah is an ideal spot for tourists to buy keepsakes and treasures. Greater Muscat boasts high-rise business properties (but not too high), world-class highways, upscale suburbs rooted in traditional Islamic architecture, elegant mosques, large green parks, archaeological sites, museums and world-class hotels.

For further information, please contact:
Ms. Mili Lalwani; 9833452362; mili.lalwani@bluesquareconsultants.com

Bangkok, Thailand After the opening of Novotel Bangkok Platinum, the impressive 283-room hotel on top of the Platinum Shopping Mall Thailand (the largest fashion mall for one-stop wholesale shopping), domestic and international travelers from around the world have been enjoying the unrivaled service and high-end facilities, but most of all the terrific location offered by the newest and hottest property in town.

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Ideally located on top of the Platinum Shopping Mall, the luxurious hotel is blessed with a view from up high surrounded by a city of life and lights. The hotel is right in the middle of a potential shopping spree across Bangkok, offering easy access to Siam Square, Siam Paragon,Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza or Central World. Guests can descend from the hotel and start shopping right away all day long until their hearts content. With great accessibility from the world famous BTS, Novotel Bangkok Platinum is only 10-min walk from BTS Chidlom and BTS Siam Station. Furthermore, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link and motorway entrance are smart solutions to reach the hotel.

The freshest hotel in town has swiftly become many business travelers favorite hotel after being launched for just a month. Many have expressed their delight with the well-equipped rooms and high class facilities with a cozy touch, but most of all it is the ideal venue for business. The hotel provides adaptable rooms for a variety of purposes in business: banquets, meetings or conferences, with large multi-purpose, space adjustable to create memorable and successful events. Novotel Bangkok Platinum realizes that the key to impress colleagues and clients alike is with forward-thinking solutions, and these are found in abundance at Meeting@Novotel.

The special room rate starts from THB 3,300++ including complimentary breakfast for two persons or take benefits of the Early Bird promotion starting from THB 2310 ++ including complimentary breakfast for two; applicable from today until 30 June 2012.

Visit the Novotel Bangkok Platinum website or become a Novotel Bangkok Platinum fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NovotelBangkokPlatinum for more information on special offers and promotions.

For further information and high-resolution photography, please contact:

Amanpreet Kaur Vongkhatri
Public Relation Manager
Novotel Bangkok Platinum
Tel: +66 (0) 2514 8112
Mob: +66 (8)6 600 6434
E-mail: H7272-SL8@accor.com
Website: www.novotelbangkokplatinum.com

Notes to Editors:
Novotel Bangkok Platinum is in the middle of a potential shopping spree area right across Pratunam Market, offering easy access to Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza and Central World. With only 10-min walk from BTS Chidlom and BTS Siam Station. Furthermore, the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link and motorway entrance are smart solutions to reach the hotel. Visit us at www.novotelbangkokplatinum.com. As the mid-scale hotel brand within the Accor group portfolio, Novotel offers close to 400 hotels and resorts in 60 countries, situated in the centre of major international cities from business districts to tourist destinations. Novotel’s consistently high standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and leisure travellers: spacious, modular-design guestrooms, balanced cuisine available 24/7, excellent meeting facilities, attentive staff, dedicated children’s areas and rejuvenating wellness facilities. The Novotel group is a pioneer in sustainable development and all Novotel hotels participate in the Green Globe worldwide environmental certification programme.

Via launches “Mera Trip, Mera Price” offer

Bridging the gap between Demand and Supply by ‘Empowering the Consumers to decide the price they want to pay to Fly or stay in a hotel.

3rd January 2012: Continuing the tradition of launching innovative customer centric products in the market, Via has launched another innovative product –  ‘Mera Trip’, ‘Mera Price’ – whereby consumers will get to name their price for their next Flights, Hotels and Holiday packages  to fit their budget.

VIA believes, this is a game changer in the Indian travel industry and ‘Mera Trip’, ‘Mera Price’ aims at empowering the consumers by allowing them to have a say in the pricing of services.

The value proposition is two-fold. The customer is able to buy flight, hotel or holiday at a substantial discount below the retail price whereas sellers are equally motivated. The reason for this is they can generate incremental sales by liquidating unsold inventory at discounted prices without diluting their brand equity since the entire process is behind the Via platform.

The service is focused primarily on leisure travellers given the value proposition is price driven as opposed to convenience in terms of time of flight or airline preference.  Instead of staying at home, consumers could now afford to fly and stay at hotels. Add to this the fact that airlines and hotels have excess capacity; it is a win for all: consumers, airlines and hotels.

The principle is simple, everyday millions of people are travelling on work or pleasure and need to travel and stay in hotels. But may not choose to fly or stay in good hotels since the price may be beyond their budget.

Add to this the fact that there is excess capacity in rooms and airline seats on many sectors/destinations.  To help maximise revenue, Via has once again based on Market and consumer needs launched yet another First..Mera Trip, Mera Price.

VIA offering is geared towards utilization of excess capacity and enabling suppliers capture incremental sales without publicly discounting their product.

The process is simple

1.     A customer logs on to www.via.com

2.     Enters relevant details like sector he / she wants to fly or a city he/ she wants to stay in

3.     Enters a bid price….Via will then check in real time the  availability with the Hotel or Airline and based on unsold inventory and a price confirm the  availability for the bid price or  a little more . Test launched on the 31^st January, the response was phenomenal and now Via is rolling out the Product ‘MERA TRIP’,  ‘MERA PRICE’ nationally.

This unique product by Via aims at creating a win-win situation for the consumers as well as the service-providers. This product would address limitations inherent in traditional seller-driven pricing mechanisms in a manner that offers substantial benefits to both buyers and sellers. 

Via’s ‘Mera Trip’ , ‘Mera Price’ service is truly unique for a country where millions of people are willing to travel as prices that seem reasonable, matching the space capacity that exists in Airlines, Hotels and Car rentals.

Commenting on the same Vinay Gupta, CEO & Founder, Via said “This unique ‘demand generation system’ uses the information sharing and communications power of the internet to create a different way of pricing services based on real time consumer demand and help supplier partners (airlines and hotels) sell their excess capacity to a differentiated segment of buyers.

“The process would create a balance between the interests of buyers, who are willing to accept trade-offs like not necessarily travelling at a particular date and time  in order to save money, and sellers, who are prepared to generate incremental revenue by filling up unsold inventory without  cannibalising on existing business.

With Via, ‘Customer is indeed the King’ and the Partners like Airlines and Hotels true beneficiaries since an unsold seat or a room is a perishable commodity.

About Via.com:

Via was founded by Vinay Gupta and Amit Aggarwal in July 28th, 2006 and was incorporated in May 2007. The company has played a significant role in bringing world-class travel products at affordable prices, next door to the Indian consumers. The company’s travel network is spread across 2400 towns and cities with over 20,000 travel partners’ stores. The company has the widest network in India today. The key to the success of Via was that they were able to aggregate all the travel sectors under one umbrella. Via’s DNA has been “to identify need gaps in the travel industry based on extensive market research and help consumers win and the industry prosper”.

For Further information contact:

Zachariah Zerin / Akshat Shrivastava

09886065257 / 09535539145

zachariah@mediamoments.in / akshat@mediamoments.in

Udaya Kumar

9940637802

Get Rs. 2000 off on couple bookings

Mumbai, January 3rd , 2012: Ezeego1.com, the online travel Meta search site presents ‘Republic Day’ extended weekend packages. This Republic Day you can do more than just sitting back at home and escape to any of the following International holiday destinations & avail attractive discounts of Rs. 2000 per couple.

Thailand

4 Nights/ 5 Days

Pattaya 2 Nights | Bangkok 2 Nights

Cost: Rs. 18656 per person on twin share basis

Validity: From 15th Jan – 05 Feb 2012

Packages includes: Return airfare, accommodation, airport taxes, Half Day City & Temple tour of Bangkok, Coral Island with Lunch in Pattaya, All transfers and sightseeing and Overseas Travel Insurance as mentioned in the itinerary.

Republic Day Offer: Get Rs. 2000 off on couple bookings

Dubai Shopping Festival

3 Nights/ 4 Days

Dubai

Cost: Rs. 24,999 per person on twin share basis

Validity: From 15th Jan – 05 Feb 2012

Packages includes: Return airfare, accommodation, airport taxes, all transfers and sightseeing, Dubai visa and overseas travel insurance as mentioned in the itinerary.

Republic Day Offer: Get Rs. 2000 off on couple bookings

Srilanka

4 Nights/ 5 Days

Bentota 2 Nights | Colombo 2 Nights

Cost: Rs. 31999 per person on twin share basis

Validity: From 15th Jan – 05 Feb 2012

Packages includes: Return airfare, accommodation, airport taxes, all transfers and sightseeing and daily breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary.

Republic Day Offer: Get Rs. 2000 off on couple bookings

Hong Kong & Macau Hungama
5 Nights/ 6 Days

Hong Kong 3 Nights | Macau 2 Nights

Cost: Rs. 62,712 per person on twin share basis

Validity: From 15th Jan – 05 Feb 2012

Packages includes: Return airfare, accommodation, airport taxes, all transfers and sightseeing, Return Ferry tickets from Hong Kong – Macau – Hong Kong Airport, overseas travel insurance as mentioned in the itinerary.

Republic Day Offer: Get Rs. 2000 off on couple bookings

To avail the above offer use promo code GENGV12J24Q on the payment page.

Ezeego1 has options for payments through any Visa or MasterCard Credit or Debit Card, Maestro Debit Cards and Net Banking. For more details, contact 18002090800, 098675 65900 or log on to www.ezeego1.com.

About Ezeego1.com:

Ezeego1.com is one of its kind online travel company (meta search) founded in 2006 which offers all travel related services. It offers innovative and interactive features like multi-city international flights booking, instant chat with a flight, hotel or holiday expert, online cancellations, sort hotels by themes, user ratings and the best price on offer for the product.

It is the first online portal to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. It is well known for its low-priced airfares & holiday deals offering the best suited option, making travel deals affordable to those who wish to budget their holiday and make the most of it with the best offers. The travel bazaar showcases attractive offers allowing travellers to choose the right package and making most from the deals. Ezeego1 has recently extended its presence in international markets like Australia and Sri Lanka.

On one hand are the suppliers i.e. the airlines, hotels, tour operators, transporters, insurance companies, the forex dealers and on the other are the customers, both B2B and B2C. The portal offers real time information and transaction capability online. It uses the best technology platform in the Indian travel industry and employs a unique Single Window platform for multiple services. Ezeego1.com has strong online and offline fulfillment systems, different modes of delivery and collections, which help cater to the customer in any part of India. The portal has tied up with various payment gateway options.

Ezeego1.com is also the first travel portal to have opened a new window for the vast Hindi speaking travel market by launching a Hindi travel portal http://www.hindi.ezeego1.com to book domestic tickets. The booking system and the entire payment option both online and offline are integrated in Hindi, making travel easy and least complicated to travelers who are comfortable with the local language.

For further media details please contact:

Mili Lalwani (Manager – Corporate Communications); 9833452362; mili.lalwani@ezeego1.com

The Leela Palace Udaipur Voted Second Favourite Leisure Hotel And Spa In India

NEW DELHI – 2 December 2011 – Environmentalist, hotelier and visionary, Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, Chairman and founder of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the launch of Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Travel Awards in India. Hosted by Bollywood actor Rahul Khanna, the glittering event was held at The Leela Palace New Delhi before industry stalwarts and prominent personalities including Hon. Minister of Tourism, Govt. of India, Shri. Subodh Kant Sahay and Hon. Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri. Omar Abdullah.

Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Travel Awards, internationally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the travel and tourism industry, are adjudged by the most important stakeholders – the travellers themselves. Every year, the US and British editions of Condé Nast Traveller conduct these awards; this is the first time Indian readers have voted for their favourites.

The recipient of several prestigious accolades, Nair was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his inspiring leadership, unprecedented grit, unwavering commitment to excellence, and outstanding business acumen which has established The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts as one of the leading hospitality brands in India.

Commenting on the recognition, Nair said, “It is a great honour to be recognized by the industry. The hospitality industry is one of modern India’s big success stories and I am honoured and humbled to be a part of it.”

The Leela Palace Udaipur, the group’s modern palace hotel on the banks of the Lake Pichola in Rajasthan, was also voted as a favourite by Condé Nast Traveller’s readers in India. With 80 rooms and suites facing the placid waters of the lake and offering uninterrupted views of the heritage city, the hotel was voted the second Favourite Leisure Hotel in India. With beautifully embellished spa tents to blend in with the ethos of Rajasthan and private plunge pools, ESPA at The Leela Palace Udaipur was also voted as the second Favourite Hotel Spa in India.

The awards come at an exciting time for The Leela group, known nationally and internationally for its warmth and authenticity, lavish interiors and opulent design, innovative dining experiences and outstanding technology. With “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God) as his guiding principle, Capt. Nair has built a team of over 5,000 associates, assisting him in raising the luxury bar for guests at each of his hotels and placing The Leela on the global map.

Born in 1922 in Kerala, Nair served in the Indian Army’s Maratha Light Infantry until 1951, when he married Leela, the daughter of a successful handloom owner, who remains, even today, his inspiration. He began to play a pivotal role in pioneering the export of the “Bleeding Madras” fabric to the USA and later set up Leela Scottish Lace Pvt. Ltd., modern India’s largest garment export house. It was in 1987, at age 65, when Nair set up the first Leela hotel, The Leela Mumbai, and signed a marketing alliance with Kempinski. Since then, he has successfully built his empire of luxury hotels across key leisure and business destinations in India. Even today, his indomitable spirit and enthusiasm see him working on elaborate plans for the future. For both, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and for India.

About the Readers’ Travel Awards
The Readers’ Travel Awards (RTA) were instituted by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) in the United States in 1988 and are globally recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are judged by the most important stakeholders – the travellers themselves.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned and operated by Hotel Leelaventure Ltd. headquartered in Mumbai. The luxury hotel group manages seven award-winning hotels in India which includes prime urban locations in Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai, New Delhi and magical holiday escapes in Goa, Kovalam and Udaipur. Properties under development will open soon in Chennai followed by Agra, Jaipur and Ashtamudi, Kerala. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to extending warm, gracious, anticipatory service in settings that ideally capture the essence of India. The group has marketing alliances with Germany-based Kempinski, US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of Global Hotel Alliance based in Switzerland.

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For access to our repository of high resolution images, log on to http://images.theleela.com

For more information please contact

Seema Kundra
Director, Winall Communications
Mobile: +91 98187 68185
Email: seema@winallmail.com
seema.kundra@gmail.com

Rashmi Vasisht
Corporate Director, Public Relations
The Leela Palace Resorts and Hotels
Tel: +91 22 6691 1052
Mobile: +91 96192 02856
E-mail: rashmi.vasisht@theleela.com

Mumbai, November 25th 2011: Ezeego1.com, the online travel Meta search site offers its religious customers a luxurious trip to Shirdi by helicopter to seek the blessings of Sai Baba. This pilgrimage will provide comfort as well as lessen the travel time to just one hour. The helicopter ride starts from Mumbai and includes VIP Darshan, transfers and refreshments. The offer is valid for bookings done till 31st December 2011 and for travel till 31st January 2012.

The actual price of Rs. 26,600 for the package has been discounted to Rs. 19,999 per person which is valid for booking of four passengers traveling together. The service will be available only on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. To avail this offer, one needs to enter coupon code EZDOM104 on the payment page at the time of booking.

Commenting on this, Ms. Neelu Singh, COO, Ezeego1.com said, “Pilgrim tourism has seen a continuous growth in India and we are glad to offer a package like this to the devotees. This offer will not only provide a comfortable journey but will also save a lot of their travel time.”

For more information, all one needs to do is log onto www.ezeego1.com or call 18002090800 or 9867565900.

About Ezeego1.com:
Ezeego1.com is one of its kind online travel company (meta search) founded in 2006 which offers all travel related services. It offers innovative and interactive features like multi-city international flights booking, instant chat with a flight, hotel or holiday expert, online cancellations, sort hotels by themes, user ratings and the best price on offer for the product.

It is the first online portal to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. It is well known for its low-priced airfares & holiday deals offering the best suited option, making travel deals affordable to those who wish to budget their holiday and make the most of it with the best offers. The travel bazaar showcases attractive offers allowing travellers to choose the right package and making most from the deals. Ezeego1 has recently extended its presence in international markets like Australia and Sri Lanka.

On one hand are the suppliers i.e. the airlines, hotels, tour operators, transporters, insurance companies, the forex dealers and on the other are the customers, both B2B and B2C. The portal offers real time information and transaction capability online. It uses the best technology platform in the Indian travel industry and employs a unique Single Window platform for multiple services. Ezeego1.com has strong online and offline fulfillment systems, different modes of delivery and collections, which help cater to the customer in any part of India. The portal has tied up with various payment gateway options.

Ezeego1.com is also the first travel portal to have opened a new window for the vast Hindi speaking travel market by launching a Hindi travel portal http://www.hindi.ezeego1.com to book domestic tickets. The booking system and the entire payment option both online and offline are integrated in Hindi, making travel easy and least complicated to travelers who are comfortable with the local language.

For further media details please contact:
Mili Lalwani (Manager – Corporate Communications); 9833452362 – mili.lalwani@ezeego1.com

According to Karan Anand, Head—Relationships, Cox & Kings Ltd, “This winter season, we have come up with affordable domestic and international packages topped with fantastic discounts. Moreover, we have even segregated our holidays to make it easier for customers to choose their preferred holiday.”

The holiday packages within the categories include:

1 Escorted Group Tours
2 European Whirl, a 12 Days/11 Nights tour for Rs. 1,31,950 per person
3 Fascinating Far East, a 10 Days/ 9 Nights tour for Rs. 77,000 per person
4 South African Adventure, 9 Days / 8 Nights tour for Rs. 1,04,960 per person
5 Kenyan Safari, a 8 Days / 7 Nights tour for Rs. 92,500 per person
6 Turkish Delight, a 8 Days/7 Nights tour for Rs. 68,900 per person
7 Malaysia & Singapore, a 7 Days/6 Nights tour for Rs. 43,330 per person
The prices are per person on twin share basis and are inclusive of airfare, accommodation, must-see sightseeing & meals as per the itinerary.

1 Indian Holidays
2 Super Saver Kerala, a 7 Days / 6 Nights tour for Rs. 16,999 per person (Ex-Cochin)
3 Super Saver Rajasthan, a 8 Days / 7 Nights tour for Rs. 15,999 per person (Ex-Jaipur)
4 Super Saver Andaman, a 5 Days/ 4 Nights tour for Rs. 10,999 per person (Ex-Port Blair)
5 Super Saver Kashmir, a 6 Days/& Nights tour for Rs 11,999 per person (Ex-Srinagar)
6 Goa Victor Exotica, a 4 Days/3 Nights tour for Rs. 26,999 (New Year Price) and Rs. 10,499 (Christmas Price) per person (Ex-Goa)
7 Goa-Vainguinim Valley Resort, a 4 Days/3 Nights tour for Rs. 24,999 (New Year Price) and Rs. 19,999 (Christmas Price) per person (Ex-Goa)
The price is inclusive of accommodation, meals, transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.

1 Romance Special for Honeymooners
2 Iconic Australia, a 13 Days / 12 Nights tour for Rs. 1,45,000 per person
3 Irresistible New Zealand, a 12 Days / 11 Nights tour for Rs. 1,25,500 per person
4 Regal South Africa, a 9 Days / 8 Nights tour for Rs. 1,12,500 per person
5 Majestic Maldives, a 5 Days/4 Nights tour for Rs. 45,000 per person
6 Marvellous Mauritius, a 7 Days/6 Nights tour for Rs. 43,000 per person
7 Singapore With Star Cruise, a 7 Days/6 Nights tour for Rs. 61,000 per person
The price is inclusive of accommodation and sightseeing as specified n the itinerary.

About Cox And Kings Ltd: (Bse: 533144 | Nse: Cox&Kings)

Cox & Kings Ltd. (CKL) is the longest established travel company in the world since 1758. Headquartered in India, it is a premium brand that caters to the overall travel needs of the Indian and International traveller.
Cox & Kings operates in 20 countries and has 13 branch sales offices in India. Innovative packaging, pricing and marketing have been the hallmarks of our success over the years. Among the many products are Leisure Travel, India Tours (Bharat Deko), Inbound & International Tour Packages, Corporate Travel, MICE, Trade Fairs, Visa Processing and Foreign Exchange. Outbound Tours is segregated into Duniya Dekho (escorted tours), FlexiHols (customised tours), Luxury Escapades (unique & luxurious travel) & NRI (catering to Indians across the world).
Over the years Cox & Kings has won many awards that stand testimony to its excellent service.

For more information, call 1800221235/ 18002090400, 9867565599.

Come 31st October, 2011, two new flights will be added to the Kerala route. As the decision to operate direct flights to the southern Indian state is welcomed by all, it will surely enhance the reputation and touring expectations of the travelers coming from every nook and corner.

So, next month onwards, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi will constitute three cities attracting flights to them. Taking into consideration the new route, we find that A-I Express, from Muscat, will be operating daily seven standalone flights per week to Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram and there will be four flights on weekly basis to Kochi.

Starting from Salalah, the airline will be operating two standalone flights on weekly basis to Kozhikode. It will include one to Thiruvananthapuram, and one to Kochi. The airline is set to operate with 19 flights on weekly basis.

The current decision can be taken in good spirit. The changes will not only help Air India Express, in wake of new airlines are entering the Sultanate’s commercial aviation market, but it will also help Kerala Tour gain unprecedented heights. In fact, this is what makes it an altogether useful entity in the context of Indian tourism.

In wake of the direct flights, it will consequently result in families travelling back home in time as they could avoid unnecessary delay at different airports. As we know that Kerala tour is one of the most sought after India tours, the current decision by Air India Express is bound to add charm and proliferating Indian tours and travels. For more information please contact us

Raj Choudhary

Mobile – 09910071704

E-mail: raj@visittnt.com

Web: http://www.visittnt.com/kerala-travel/index.html

From R to L: Mr. Sanjay Shah, GM – Sales, Dubai Visa and Marhaba Services, Mr. Jeetendra Sawhney, VP – Dubai Visa Processing Centre (Emirates), Mr. Carl Vaz, Director - India Representative Office, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Mr. Anurag Arora, Business Head – C&K Marhaba Dubai Visa, Mr. Nadeem Ulde, Business Development Manager – India, Emirates, Mr. Agnel Pinto, Regional Manager – Western India, Indigo Airlines at the Dubai Expert Launch event.

About Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing DTCM is the principal authority for the development of tourism in Dubai, one of the world’s most popular destinations. Established in 1997, it is the sole licensing body for the hotel establishments and tourism-related businesses. Its supervisory role covers heritage sites, cruise terminal and convention bureau.

Mr.Carl Vaz, Director - India Representative Office, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing speaking at the Dubai Expert Launch event.

About DTCM India Representative Office : The Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has had a representative office in India for over fourteen years which has been functioning as an initial contact point and query-processing centre for the Indian travel trade interested in doing business in Dubai.The India office aims at promoting commerce and tourism, through the organization of marketing activities such as presentations, road shows, advertising, brochure distribution, direct sales meetings and media education programmes, which include familiarization visits for business and travel journalists to Dubai.

An excellent turnout of the travel trade fraternity at the Dubai Expert Launch

The DTCM expects to play an important role in boosting bilateral ties by promoting a widespread awareness of the opportunities Dubai has to offer in both business and tourism. The presence in Mumbai brings to 18 the total number of offices in the DTCM’s international network. For further information, please contact :Mr. Carl Vaz Director – India Representative Office Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing 1104 Arcadia, 11th Floor, NCPA Marg Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 Tel: 91 22 22828836 / 22828837 Fax: 91 22 22828835 Email: dtcm_in@dubaitourism.ae

Olacabs.com is India’s first car rental and cab services aggregator. Founded and launched in December 2010 by by 2 IIT Bombay graduates, Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati, the portal currently offers full day, half day local rentals as well as outstation hires from Mumbai. Olacabs.com collaborates with private taxi owners and brings them onto an online platform for efficient distribution.

Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder and CEO said, “We are very excited in bringing such amazing and premier investors on board who have shown a lot of interest and confidence in our business. Both Rehan and Anupam have built huge online consumer businesses and their advice and mentoring will help us grow the company to the next level.”

Commenting on the investment, Rehan Yar Khan, who has a portfolio of more than 10 startup investments in India said, “While travel sites have organized the airline space and others have brought railways and busses on a single platform, there is a tremendous customer need for a one stop shop for booking cabs for travel within the city and when visiting other cities. Olacabs.com will thus be a significant player in the $8B Indian Online Travel Industry.

Anupam Mittal, Founder of People Group (Shaadi.com, Makaan.com, etc.) and a prominent angel investor said, “Bhavish and Ankit appear to be a solid team with a strong commitment towards building a business in this space. Given their passion and the unorganized nature of a potentially very large industry, we felt they deserved the backing. We wish them the best.”.

Following the investment, Rehan yar Khan will be joining the Olacabs.com’s Board of Directors as an observer.

Contact
If you have any questions, please email press@olacabs.com or visit Olacabs.com. You can also call us at +91 22 32265652 (Mumbai Office).

Mumbai, April 07, 2011: Peppermint Hotel, Gurgaon, the flagship hotel from the Peppermint stable, was awarded the “Best Budget & Economy Hotel” at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai at the Hotel Investment Conference South-Asia (HICSA) 2011at the Grand Hyatt yesterday. Arjun Baljee, the young and dynamic promoter of the Peppermint Group, walked proudly to receive this award as he saw his dream being reinforced and his visions of creating a stylish hotel brand come alive. Peppermint is a young and dynamic hotel brand that is designed for India! Despite being value priced, it is a design led hotel, where the product and services are consciously designed around guests’ needs and aspirations.
On winning the award,Arjun Baljee, Managing Director, Peppermint Hotels, said, “We are thrilled to have won one of the most prestigious awards in the Indian Hospitality industry. In our short existence of 7 months, we have consistently evolved as a brand and tried to exceed expectations of not just our guests but also our own. We entered the market with the idea to change the concept of budget hospitality by offering unprecedented service and quality. Winning this award assures us that we are on the right track and reiterates our commitment to customer-delight”.
The award was that much more significant as it was given away amidst such luminaries present as, Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide; Frits van Paasschen, President & CEO, Starwood Hotels and Resorts; Ralf Ohletz Count von Plettenberg, President, Regent Hotels & Resorts; Hubert Joly, President & CEO, Carlson; Raymond Bickson, President & CEO, Taj Group of Hotels; NakulAnand, Executive Director – ITC Ltd.; and Jean Gabriel Peres, President & CEO, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, amongst others.Peppermint, Gurgaon was adjudged the best in the category of the “Best Budget & Economy Hotel” for 2011, amongst other nominees that were the Keys Hotel, Hosur Road, Bengaluru and Sparsa Resort, Thiruvannamalai.

About Peppermint Hotels:

Peppermint is not just another budget hotel. It attempts to provide a unique offering in the hospitality sector and understanding needs of the price-conscious yet technology- and quality-savvy new Indian traveler. With Peppermint, one steps into the world of convenience, informality, modernity and affordability. Peppermint hotels are competitively priced full service hotels. Peppermint Hotels is India’s first exportable hospitality brand. The hotels provide a fun environment, using modern design, friendly service strategies, at a reasonable price. Peppermint is currently operational in Gurgaon, with 10 hotels coming up soon. For more information please visit www.pepperminthotels.com

For further information please contact:

The PRactice
Yamini Zaveri
+91 9004570003
yamini@the-practice.net

According to Karan Anand, head-relationships & supplier management, Cox & Kings Ltd., “It is our great pleasure to present the most luxurious way to explore Europe. Private Van Journeys where a minimum of 6 adults travel together in a private chauffeur driven van on a road trip that all travellers often dream of – at their own pace and in luxury. Customers now truly have the freedom to explore the land of art and culture at their own pace.”
Explore Europe on:

 Switzerland & France Private Journeys: 8 Days / 7 Nights, visit Geneva, Interlaken Ost, Lucerne, Paris priced at ` 1,76,275 per person on twin sharing basis.
 Switzerland Private Journeys: 7 Days / 6 Nights, visit Interlaken Ost, Lucerne, Montreux priced at ` 1,21,790 per person on twin sharing basis.
 Switzerland, France & Great Britain Private Journeys: 11 Days / 10 Nights, visit Geneva, Interlaken Ost, London, Lucerne, Paris priced at ` 2,17,940 per person on twin sharing basis.
 Italy Switzerland & France Private Journeys: 13 Days / 12 Nights, visit Florence, Lucerne, Lugano, Paris, Rome, Venice priced at ` 2,56,400 per person on twin sharing basis.
 Italy Private Journeys: 10 Days / 9 Nights, visit Como, Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice priced at ` 1,60,250 per person on twin sharing basis.

The above prices are based on 6 adults travelling together and includes accommodation including continental breakfast and taxes; all Transportation and excursion with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by private air-conditioned vehicle; services of English speaking driver throughout the tour; parking fees; tolls charges payable on the tour.
Private Van Journeys are also available across Australia, New Zealand, Africa, China, Egypt, Turkey & Greece.
Find out more on www.coxandkings.com or call 1800221235, 18002090400, 9867565599; SMS: FLEXIHOL to 5757513.

ABOUT COX AND KINGS LIMITED: (BSE: 533144 | NSE: COX&KINGS)

Cox & Kings Limited (CKL) is the longest established travel company in the world since 1758. Headquartered in India, it is a premium brand that caters to the overall travel needs of the Indian and International traveller.

Cox & Kings operates in 20 countries through branch offices, subsidiaries, representative offices, franchised sales shops as well as through our global network of sales agents.

The company has 13 branch sales offices in India located in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Pune, Nagpur and Goa. The company has appointed 94 franchisees across 20 states covering 70 cities. The company’s extensive network of 185 GSAs and PSAs covering all major towns and cities of India enhances its reach.

Cox & Kings has subsidiaries in UK, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Greece & Germany; branch offices in New York, Moscow, Maldives & Tahiti; & representative offices in Spain, Germany, Italy, France, South America, Sweden and South Africa.

The company owns Tempo Holidays Australia, East India Travel Company in North America, ETN in the UK and Quoprro Global Services Pvt Ltd,(visa processing). In December 2009 it also acquired MyPlanet Australia Pty Ltd and Bentours International Pty Ltd in Australia.

Cox & Kings is amongst the largest players with its range of specialist options. Innovative packaging, pricing and marketing have been the hallmarks of its success over the yea` Among its many products are Leisure Travel- Domestic (Bharat Deko), Inbound & International, Corporate Travel, MICE, Trade Fairs, Visa Processing and Foreign Exchange. The Outbound Tours is segregated into Duniya Dekho (escorted tours), FlexiHols (customised tours), Luxury Escapades (unique & luxurious travel) & NRI (catering to Indians across the world).

Over the years the company has won many awards. In October 2010, it was voted India’s Leading Destination Management Company by the World Travel Awards 2010. The company received in September 2010, the CNBC Awaaz Travel Award 2010 for “Taking India Global”. Cox and Kings was awarded the “Best Outbound Tour Operator” by Hospitality India and Explore the World Annual International Awards 2010. In January 2010 it was awarded the Most Admired Tour Operator by SATTE. Cox & Kings has also been awarded First Runner up in the Best Large Tour Operator category awarded by the Telegraph Ultra Travel luxury survey UK 2010 and First Runner Up in the Favourite Tour Operator category awarded by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards (2010). In 2009, it won the Best Domestic Tour Operator, Most Innovative Travel Company and the Best Inbound Tour Operator award at the TAFI TravelBiz Monitor Awards. It won the Today’s Traveller Platinum Award for the most innovative travel company and it also won the Economic Times Award for the Best Outbound Tour Operator in India. In 2008, Mr. Ajay Ajit Peter Kerkar, Global CEO, Cox & Kings was honoured with the WTM Global Award 2008 for his remarkable contribution to the travel and tourism industry by the World Travel Market (WTM).

CKL is one of the founding members of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and are members of premier industry associations namely the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
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For further media details, contact:
Thomas C Thottathil, Head – Corporate Communications; thomasct@coxandkings.com
Praneeta D’Souza, Sr. Manager – Corporate Communications; praneeta.dsouza@coxandkings.com

Bangalore, 21st March,2011: Zuri Group Global, a leading business conglomerate has appointed Roberto Simone as the General Manager for its Goa properties – The Zuri Whitesands Varca Casino & Resort and The Retreat by Zuri. Roberto is known for his ability to intelligently influence others, best suited to presenting ideas, projects and concepts and above all a charming personality with positive attitude. Mr. Roberto’s responsibility areas at The Zuri properties in Goa will include management of all 600 associates, ensuring the implementations of the operations in line with company targets and business plan, property management and development of human resources.

A very hands-on manager with a creative streak, Mr. Roberto Simone has taken over his duties as a General Manager at The Zuri Whitesands, Varca Casino and Resort and The Retreat by Zuri, Goa. His bent towards a logical and systematic approach, coupled with his outgoing nature, makes him a natural communicator.

Roberto is an Italian national with an MBA in Finance from United Kingdom. He has also done his F&B Management program from the prestigious Cornell University. Roberto started his hospitality career as a Sales Agent, Bar Manager, and Banqueting Manager before moving on to being a Food & Beverage Manager. His past experiences also include being the General Manager at Silversea Six Star Cruise in Miami, The Vine Hotel Design Hotel in Madeira Island and Vintage Hospitality which is a leading hotel of the World properties in Rome. Roberto has also served the role of a Deputy General Manager at the famous JW Marriott Capri Tiberio Palace Resorts in Capri Island.

A striving perfectionist, Roberto speaks fluent Italian, English and Portugese. Psychology interests him and this got him to study and take up a course on “Consumer Psychology in Hospitality”, which has always helped him motivate his fellow employees and achieve consistent success in his ventures. He is also the Member of US Appraisal Institute and Institute of Hospitality in UK.

Quote from Roberto “I am excited to be part of the Zuri Group. It is an honour to work with a group whose motto is to deliver perfection and hospitality at international standards. I hope I can help create great vacation experiences for our guests at India’s best holiday destination- Goa. During my tenure at Zuri I wish to make business a lot more profitable and improvise on the art of managing world-class hotels and resorts in India”.

About The Zuri Varca, White Sands Resort & Casino, Goa

Situated on the shores of Varca Beach in South Goa, the resort epitomizes Goa’s true spirit and flavour. The accommodation takes the shape of posh and well-designed rooms that provide a sense of warmth as well as privacy. The cuisine offered includes delicacies from the Far East, scrumptious seafood and a fine collection of liquors, wines and champagnes. A breathtaking attraction here is the gigantic meandering swimming pool that stretches across the length of the resort. Plenty of recreational facilities have been developed in and around the resort, which is also home to a casino. In the past, this hotel has won the prestigious Carlson President’s award for ‘Best Hotel’ four years in a row.

About The Retreat by Zuri, Goa

Ideal for family holidays, business meets and conferences, The Retreat is an all suite hotel that is conceptualized & designed to give a feel of authentic Portuguese village life, while offering a unique experience with the signature luxury and hospitality of Zuri. Just 40 minutes from the Airport, The Retreat is located off Benaulim beach. The suites are built around courtyards, conveying the feeling of a private house complete with gardens, patios and pergolas for relaxation. Other facilities include three F&B Outlets, a Spa, Conferencing facilities and a Children’s Club.

About Zuri Group Global:

Zuri Group Global is a multinational conglomerate promoted by a consortium of investors from the Middle East. The activities of The Zuri Group span across three continents with interests in Hospitality, Floriculture, Real Estate and Green Energy. Head-quartered in Bangalore, with the Indian Directors being Mr. Bobby Kamani & Mr. Abhishek Kamani, the Group’s India operations have been in existence since 1999.

The hotel properties under the Zuri brand in India include The Zuri Whitefield, Bengaluru; The Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala; The Zuri White Sands Resort & Casino, Goa; The Retreat by Zuri, Benaulim, Goa and The Retreat by Zuri, Baiguney, Sikkim.

The hotel properties internationally include The Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya and The Liner, Liverpool

Group website: www.zurigroupglobal.com and Hotel website: www.thezurihotels.com

For Further Information contact:

Shwetha B.N / Prajith Menon

ActiMedia Pvt Ltd

Shwethabn@actimediaindia.com / prajith@actimediaindia.com

New Delhi, March 9, 2011 – Gearing up for its launch in the second quarter this year, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini has announced the appointment of Shuvendu Banerjee as the Director of Sales and Marketing, and Avinash Kumar Verma as the Director of Human Resources and Talent Development, for this first upscale hotel of North West Delhi.

Welcoming the new executive team members, Mr. Nalin Mandiratta, General Manager of Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, said, “Being associated with the Intercontinental Hotels Group, IHG, Shuvendu is well versed with the core marketing values and brand ethos of the group, and is the perfect choice to ensure focusing the right positioning of our upscale hotel. Avinash too is a champion of IHG’s Winning Ways and has led the HR function of Holiday Inn and Intercontinental Hotels in India. Having these two stalwarts gives me immense confidence in the pre-opening phase, to lay the foundation of a product that will adhere to the highest level of international standards of Crowne Plaza brand.” Crowne Plaza is one of the fastest growing upscale hotel brands for IHG globally, offering premium accommodation, designed for the business and leisure traveler who appreciates simplified elegance combined with style.

As an active member of the pre-opening team, Shuvendu Banerjee is credited with bringing high double-digit growth in all market segments and a whopping 100% growth in preferred accounts for the hotel. With experience of over a decade in corporate sales, travel Industry & MICE, Shuvendu has been employed with reputed brands including Radisson, WelcomGroup and Jaypee Hotels. Apart from his academic credentials, he is a Certified Crowne Meetings Director from E-Cornell University. As the Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, Shuvendu will be responsible for planning, development and implementation of promotional strategies and sales and marketing plans, including advertising, publicity, community relations and special sales projects amongst others.

As the Director of Human Resources and Talent Development, Avinash Kumar Verma will be the custodian of IHG HR framework at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, and will help establish the organization structure, HR policies and procedures, recruitment, induction orientation procedures and training, performance appraisal system, and transfer/promotion processes. He has led the HR function at several leading brands in India and abroad, including Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, Select Citywalk, Ramada Plaza, InterContinental The Grand Mumbai, Parkroyal, and Radisson.

The 16-storeyed Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will boast of one of the largest banquet facilities in Delhi, 183 comfortable guest rooms, three F&B outlets, a luxurious relaxation spa, and a high-class commercial complex. The hotel’s strategic location and an edge of being the only such hotel in its class in North-West Delhi, makes it the preferred choice for both business and leisure travellers to meet and celebrate.

For further information, please contact:

Gutenberg Communications
Puneet Khunger (+91 9810191409) / Kim Remmawi (+91 9818332638)
puneet@gutenbergpr.com / kim@gutenbergpr.com

Madhur Madaan
PR & Marketing Manager, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini
madhur.madaan@cprohini.com
M: +91 8800696908

Notes to Editors:

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, over 4,500 hotels and more than 650,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world’s largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with 52 million members worldwide.

New Delhi, March 3, 2011 – TravelMartIndia, the country’s leading travel web portal announced today that it has launched India’s first group buying portal for travel, leisure and vacation destinations.

Pioneered in the US, the concept of group buying has already seen enormous success the world over. When companies can sell in bulk, they can offer deep discounts to consumers.

Vamoose.in’s platform has been developed and will be run by ‘EL Media’, a UK-based technology company that has perfected the group-buying model across the globe! Their platform is in operation in South Africa, Israel, Kenya, Russia, and now in India.

‘Vamoose.in’ is in talks with many travel, leisure and hospitality companies, to join hands with them, in offering special deals that will be marketed by Vamoose.in. There is already a very positive response among the airline industry, hotels, spas, etc, and the first set of deals are underway.

“On the offer, will be a range of special packages from weekend getaways to hill-stations to long national and international vacations, and from adventure packages to rest, relaxation and wellness packages”, said Manoj Gursahani, Chairman, TravelMartIndia Pvt. Ltd. Speaking about the group buying business model, CEO of the Company, Hari Swaminathan added, “Every day, Vamoose.in will send out a newsletter for new deals. Members will have about a week to purchase their vouchers, and the validity of the deals will be for several months, at least. Consumers get all the price benefits of buying as a group, but retain the flexibility of travelling at their convenience anytime within the validity period.”

From a hospitality vendor’s perspective, Ms. Moiz Mumtaz, General Manager – India, Club Med, stated, “Being in the hospitality industry, I already know the statistics for group buying are very impressive overseas. And, during off-season times, even obscene discounts would help the travel and leisure industry meet costs. So, I think the group-buying system offers a good deal for everyone concerned.”

“I for one, am very excited about the Vamoose model”, she added.

About Travel Mart India Pvt. Ltd.

Travel Mart India Pvt. Ltd. has over two decades of presence in the travel, leisure and vacation industry. Its services include Airline Ticketing, Corporate Travel Management, Worldwide Hotel Reservations (45,000 Hotels), Group Tours for Incentives, Dealer Conferences, Car Rental Services, Foreign Exchange, Travel Insurance, Visa Services, etc. It has a large worldwide network of travel affiliates.

For its new venture, Vamoose.in, Travel Mart India has joined hands with EL Media, a UK-based technology company that has been successfully developing and running the group buying e-commerce platform across Europe and Africa.

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New Delhi, February 23, 2011 – iXiGO.com (http://www.ixigo.com), India\’s leading travel search engine, today announced the launch of a global Travel App for iPhone users, becoming the first travel site in India to launch on the App Store. Available for Apple\’s iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad devices, the iXiGO Travel App can be downloaded and installed FREE of charge.

iXiGO\’s iPhone App ( available at http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ixigo-travel/id418128294 ) available in English, Spanish, German & Italian, allows iPhone users to do a quick search for flights and compare fares across multiple airline and online travel agency websites, search hotel rates and availability from over 250,000 hotels from across all leading hotel booking websites, view maps, see hotel pictures, read reviews, track flight status and delays, see airport information & locations, and complete flight & hotel bookings either on a website of the user\’s choice, or by making a call to the relevant booking provider by clicking on the phone numbers provided.

\”This is the first time an Indian Internet company has built a free iPhone travel app with global audiences in mind\”, said Aloke Bajpai, Founder-CEO, iXiGO.com.\”With our simple, fast and intuitive user interface, whether you are in Mumbai, Madrid or Mombasa, you can get flight & hotel information from all around the world on the go, searching across 100+ travel sites. No wonder we are seeing hundreds of downloads already, with 5-star user ratings too!\”

\”Smartphones are likely to become the dominant platform for Internet access in the near future. Our strategy is to ensure we can give our mobile users the same richness of functionality & content, in search, comparison & filters, as we offer on our website, leveraging the form-factor & powerful location-awareness features on their iPhones\”, said Rajnish Kumar, co-Founder & CTO, iXiGO.com. \”The iPhone App we launched today is the first cornerstone of this strategy. In the coming months, we will be launching mobile applications for a variety of smartphone devices.\”

iXiGO.com has won several awards in the past for being one of the most innovative internet companies from India, and this launch adds to the list of innovations it has delivered to travelers. iXiGO.com is also considered by travelers as the most trustworthy, comprehensive, transparent & accurate travel site in India for flights, hotels, buses, trains and deals. Its meta-search business model for online travel bookings is helping millions of travelers save time and money on their travel & enhancing the overall efficiency of the online travel ecosystem.

About iXiGO.com:

iXiGO.com is South Asia’s leading online & mobile travel search engine based out of Gurgaon, India. iXiGO.com searches across multiple airlines, hotels, trains, bus booking sites & online travel portals to find the best travel deals. Launched in June 2007 by IIT, INSEAD and Amadeus alumni Aloke Bajpai, Rajnish Kumar and Dharmendra Yashovardhan, iXiGO.com has been recognized by NASSCOM as India’s Top-10 Emerging company / Top-100 Innovator, and won the TiE-Lumis Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards, 2010.

iXiGO.com is backed by BAF Spectrum, a Singapore-based seed-investment fund. For more information about iXiGO.com, visit www.ixigo.com or m.ixigo.com (mobile). Keep up with iXiGO.com updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ixigocom and on Twitter @ixigorocks .

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New Delhi, February 21, 2011 – Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, an upscale hotel brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) that has the largest number of rooms across the globe, is gearing up towards the launch in the second quarter this year. Strategically located in North-West Delhi, it will be the first upscale hotel in the area that will provide a unique guest experience to both business and leisure travelers.

Located at Asia’s second largest sub city, Rohini, the 16-storeyed hotel with one of the largest banquet facilities, 183 guest rooms, three F&B outlets and a luxurious relaxation spa, aims to be North-West Delhi’s preferred destination to meet and celebrate. With one of the largest places to meet in Delhi/NCR, the hotel will boast of a distinctive Meeting Success Program with personalized attention for conferences & events. One of the highlights of the hotel will be a sprawling commercial complex with several upmarket brands. The hotel is located adjacent to Adventure Island – an immensely popular amusement-cum-shopping arcade while several commercial establishments, technology, management institutes and super specialty hospitals are also located in the vicinity.

The hotel has the expertise of Mr. Nalin Mandiratta as the General Manager who spearheads a team of dedicated industry professionals to launch the hotel in the first phase of its opening. He brings with him around two decades of enriching experience of hotel operations with various reputed international brands.

Talking about his new role, Nalin Mandiratta said, “Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will be the first upscale hotel in North West Delhi, opening up a new world to its discerning customers. I am thrilled on having the opportunity to launch the hotel that will offer one of Delhi’s largest banquet facilities, comfortable rooms and an impressive F&B selection. Besides offering unique guest experiences to business and leisure travelers, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini will also be the ideal venue for social events and MICE activities.”

Media Contacts:

Puneet Khunger

Gutenberg Communications

puneet@gutenbergrpr.com

M: +91 9810191409

Madhur Madaan

PR & Marketing Manager

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini

madhur.madaan@cprohini.com

M: +91 8800696908

Notes to the Editor:

You may download Nalin’s high-resolution photograph here and the rendering of the hotel here.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, over 4,500 hotels and more than 650,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world’s largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with 52 million members worldwide.

Kelly shared the results of The American Express Publishing Survey of Affluence & Wealth in America which is a study co-produced with Harrison Group, a leading marketing and strategic research consulting firm. Drawing from more than 11MM households with more than $100,000 in discretionary income to spend on goods and services, the survey monitors the behavior of these American elite on a monthly basis.

“India is truly a destination that reflects our reader’s interests and the passions of our editors… India offers value, intimacy, service and discovery,” said Kelly.

For the past seven years, American Express Publishing has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to bring the beautiful and powerful “Incredible !ndia” campaign to life on the pages of the company’s publications — Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Departures and Executive Travel — and on their websites, generating increased visits to India from the US.

Kelly continued: “At Departures, our Editor in Chief Richard David Story chose India as the annual destination issue in October 2008. Readers responded and so did the media industry. The special issue — a comprehensive guide to undiscovered India — was honored with a prestigious award given by the Association of Magazine Editors.  In our most recent Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards readers’ survey (2010), the Oberoi Vanyavilas was named the World’s Best Hotel overall — a very impressive and well deserved honor. In this survey, India was also well represented with seven hotels in the Top 50. Clearly, our readers are visiting India and coming away with memories of once-in-a-lifetime experiences at amazing properties that have superior service. And coming in September, our editors at Executive Travel magazine will engage the affluent world of business leaders with an issue dedicated to India.”

About American Express Publishing Corporation

American Express Publishing Corporation (www.amexpub.com) is an authoritative content company primed to deliver lifestyle expertise that informs choices, enriches perspective and empowers affluent and accomplished people — and the businesses that serve them — to make decisions and lead extraordinary lives. A wholly owned subsidiary of American Express Company, American Express Publishing magazine brands are Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Departures and Executive Travel magazine. The company also produces a variety of travel, cooking, wine, time management, and financial books and products, creates digital content, operates luxury-marketing events and creates custom print and online programs for clients.

For more information, contact Jill S. Davison at jill.s.davison@aexp.com