National Tourism Awards

National Tourism Awards 2007-08

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The National Tourism Award is a recognition of outstanding achievements of the tourism industry stakeholders.

This annual awards function inculcates a spirit of healthy competition in the industry to strive for excellence.

This year we are remembering our colleagues in the industry fraternity who lost their lives in the line of duty during

November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, especially the employees of the Taj Mahal Hotel, The Oberoi

and The Trident. In recognition of their sacrifice and demonstration of exemplary courage, we are instituting

"Atithi Devo Bhava – Pride of India" award from this year onwards.

The emerging sectors of tourism such as Cruise, Responsible, Accessible Tourism and Golf are becoming

increasingly popular. In order to unleash their potential, Ministry of Tourism is promoting these sectors and,

further, has instituted awards in these categories.

I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the award winners and thank the travel industry for its support and

commitment to the growth of tourism in our country.

(Ambika Soni)

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Government of India

Transport Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

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The National Tourism Awards of the Ministry of Tourism have been instituted with an objective to recognize the

outstanding work done by individuals, State Governments, the hospitality and Travel trade in different fields of

Tourism.

Tourism is an activity that touches the lives of one and all and has been recognized for its potential for generating

high levels of direct and indirect employment. It is therefore necessary that tourism as an industry be encouraged

and given prominence. The industry is facing a downturn in the wake of the global economic slow down as the key

markets have been affected. However during these times we need to turn the crisis into an opportunity and come

together in a strong spirit of partnership. I am sure the Visit India 2009 programme launched recently will go a

long way in achieving our common objectives of promoting India as a leading destination.

I congratulate the winners of the National Tourism Awards 2007-08. I am hopeful that this will motivate the

industry to strive for excellence in times to come as well.

(Sujit Banerjee)

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Secretary, Ministry of Tourism

Government of India

Transport Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

The National Tourism Awards are primarily meant for giving recognition to individuals, corporate organizations

and institutions in their respective segments. Each award winner has set the benchmark for quality in service,

commitment to growth and dedication towards promoting India as a top global tourist destination.

The winner of each award has been selected for meeting the highest standards expected of them by the tourism and

travel industry.

Inspite of the recent global meltdown and terrorist attacks, it is time to renew our pledge to constantly strive

towards maintaining high standards of service in Indian hospitality sector so that visitors go back with memorable

experiences of our destinations. This has assumed greater importance today as the tourist is traveling with multiple

objectives of seeking new and wholesome experiences.

My heartiest congratulations to the winners and best wishes to the entire industry for keeping the flag of

Incredible India flying high.

(Kanti Singh)

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Minister of State for Tourism & Culture

Government of India

Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

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Best State / Union Territory Tourism-related Programmes

Rajasthan Department of Tourism 'Paryatan Bhawan', Government Hostel M.I. Road Jaipur – 302001

Best State / Union Territory Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Arunachal PradeshGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh AP Secretariat Itanagar - 791111

The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes,

amazing variety of lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination unparalleled. Rajasthan is often portrayed

as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveller.

It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps,

with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just

has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.

Major tourist places and monuments have been spruced up or renovated. Forts like Amber, Kumbhalgarh and

Chittaurgarh have been beautified and light & sound shows mounted there.

The State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has taken several initiatives towards augmentation of tourism

infrastructure in the State. Recently, regular helicopter services have been introduced between Guwahati and

Tawang and plans for establishment of airport at Itanagar and Pasighat and launching of several new schemes

including rail and road connectivity are seen as major initiatives in the field of tourism infrastructure development,

which will enable opening up new tourist destinations in the State.

The State is setting up an Institute of Hotel Management and has also taken a lead in assisting local communities

in promoting home stay in villages. The State is also facilitating Responsible Tourism and other niche tourism

products like adventure and eco-tourism. The State is successfully implementing infrastructure projects sanctioned

by the Ministry of Tourism.

Phone 0141-5110598

Fax 0141-5155100/5110593

e-mail [email protected]

Website www.rajasthantourism.gov.in

Phone +91-360-2212915

Fax +91-360-2214745


Website www.arunachaltourism.com

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Best Rural Tourism Project

Village Pranpur,Distt. Ashoknagar,Madhya Pradesh Department of Tourism Government of Madhya Pradesh Mantralaya, Vallabh Bhawan Bhopal – 462003

Best State / Union Territory Tourism-related Programmes – North East of India (including Sikkim)

SikkimDepartment of Tourism Government of Sikkim M.G. Road, Gangtok Sikkim

Pranpur lies in the midst of ancient Vindhyachal valley, just 3 km from the famed craft centre of Chanderi in the

Ashoknagar District of Madhya Pradesh. More than half of Pranpur's 3,600 inhabitants are involved in weaving

the Chanderi fabric. Pranpur is also home to artisans skilled in metal casting, pottery and stone carving. The local

royal lineage has resulted in a rich cultural heritage, including the lively folk dances of Raee and Sehra and vibrant

festivals.

In Pranpur, the villagers are direct stakeholders in the tourism initiative and earn a livelihood through the provision

of craft and culture based services to visitors.

The impact of the Rural Tourism Project is impressive. The weavers are paid higher wages, get more work days, and

a reserve fund has been created as well for contingent requirements. Due to the gender-sensitization drive, the lot

of the women of the village has also improved. Since the local Panchayat is involved at all levels, each member of

the community is responsible towards ensuring the success of the initiative as a stake holder.

Gangtok, the crown of India's tourist destination is a picturesque landmark of Sikkim. The State Capital embodies

a unique blend of diverse cultures, historic monasteries, traditional architecture in a vibrant and thriving city.

Set amidst lush green valleys, alpine forests and with a majestic frontal view of Mt Khanchendzonga,

Gangtok has emerged as a popular tourist destination for inbound domestic tourists and an increasing number of

foreign travellers.

The State Government has provided infrastructure on a scale which will embrace the global demand and recognition

of Sikkim as an internationally renowned tourist destination.

Phone 0755-2441314

Website www.mptourism.com

Phone 03592-203425

Fax 03592-205647

e-mail www.sikkimtourism.org

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Most Innovative Tourism Project

Mahaparinirvan ExpressBuddhist Circuit Tourist Train – IRCTC

9th Floor, Bank of Baroda Building16, Parliament StreetNew Delhi – 110001

Kerala, acclaimed internationally for its diverse natural attractions and exotic customs, has fostered a variety of

art forms that have enriched its cultural heritage. Expressions of the land’s unique traditions, beliefs and customs,

the art forms of the State have always fascinated and intrigued people, the world over. From intricate dances and

soulful music to colourful folk arts, temple arts and ethnic rituals, Kerala holds within herself an incredible array

of cultural bounty – all of which was unveiled at Ulsavam.

A first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at waking up the world to Kerala’s glorious cultural heritage, featuring a series of

spectacular performances, Ulsavam provided the audience with a never-before experience of God’s Own Country.

Envisaged as an annual event, the festival showcased more than 100 different art forms of Kerala, performed by

over 2000 artistes at 36 venues across the State. The second festival was inaugurated on 8th December, 2008 and

will go on till 29th March, 2009.

Indian Railways and IRCTC have jointly launched the Mahaparinirvan Express - a special air-conditioned train

for the Buddhist Circuit, with the objective of providing a safe, comfortable & reliable travel package for National

& International travellers on the Buddhist Circuit.

Starting from Delhi (Delhi Safdarjung Station), the 7-night / 8-day tour covers Bodhgaya - Rajgir –Nalanda –

Varanasi – Sarnath – Gorakhpur – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti and Agra. This tour provides an all inclusive

package including Rail Travel, Road Travel, Hotel Accommodation, Sightseeing, All Meals, Insurance, Security,

Medical Back-up etc.

Coaches of this special train have been provided with modern shower cubicles and environment-friendly toilets.

Three classes of travel are available viz., I AC, 2 tier AC & 3 tier AC. Well trained staff provides high quality

personalized services.

The train was flagged off by Hon’ble Minister for Railways and Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of

India on the 6th October 2007 and has been very well received in the international as well as domestic markets. Phone +91-471-2321132

Fax +91-471-2322279


Website www.keralatourism.org

Phone 011-23311263


Website www.railtourismindia.com/ buddha

Most Innovative Tourism ProjectSpecial Award

UlsavamCultural Initiative from Kerala

Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala Park View, Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, India – 695033

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Most Innovative Adventure ActivityMost Innovative Tourism ProjectSpecial Award

Hop-On-Hop-Off ToursOrissa Tourism Development Corporation

Panthanivas Old BlockBhubaneswar – 751014

Flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters,

hills and valleys, Kerala encompasses nature at its beautiful best. The land’s picturesque and soothing beauty also

offers visitors umpteen opportunities to unleash their enthusiastic self. The high mountains, gushing rivers, dense

forests and the vast backwater stretches present the right stimulus to indulge in some adventure activity.

The last few years have shown a remarkable popularity in paragliding. The serene valleys and lofty mountains

dotting the State have attracted paragliders from across the world. Given its potential for adventure tourism,

Vagamon, a scenic spot in Idukki district with its hilly terrain, cool climes and vast meadows, has been listed as

the prime location for gliding in the State. The Adventure Sports and Sustainable Tourism Academy (ASSTA)

in partnership with Kerala Tourism organized International Paragliding Festivals in 2006, 2007 & 2008, which

witnessed the participation of a large number of national and international gliders.

Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has introduced the most convenient way to explore and

experience Bhubaneswar – the capital city. A well-networked Hop-On-Hop-Off bus service connects the important

tourist locations of the city on two routes namely a City Tour and a Heritage Tour.

OTDC's Hop-On-Hop-Off bus service offers a comfortable, air-conditioned ride around the city with a single

ticket. The ticket is valid for both the City Tour and Heritage Tour for one day. One can get on and off the bus at

any of the destinations on the designated routes as per one's convenience.

Phone +91-471-2321132

Fax +91-471-2322279



Phone 91-674-2396946

Fax 91-674-2536792


Website www.orissatourism.gov.in

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International Paragliding ChampionshipVAGA Fest by Kerala Tourism

Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala Park View, Thiruvananthapuram - 695033 Kerala

Best Responsible Tourism Project

“Better Together”Responsible Tourism Initiatives from Department of Tourism, Kerala

Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala Park View, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033 Kerala

Most Innovative Adventure ActivitySpecial Award

Holiday Moods Adventures Private LimitedState Bank of India Building 1st Floor, 3/6, D.B.Gupta RoadNew Delhi - 110055

Kerala Tourism’s journey towards success began with a shift of focus from mass to quality tourism. Adoption

of sustainable tourism methods was a direct outcome of this positioning. Today, this has evolved into a more

comprehensive ‘Responsible Tourism’ wherein the stakeholders in tourism as well as the tourists take responsibility

for maximizing the positive impacts of tourism and minimizing the negative ones.

Kerala Tourism has accorded prime importance to Responsible Tourism in all its development activities. This is in

line with the State Government’s strong belief that tourism should be an instrument of socio-economic growth and

that a major portion of the revenue generated by tourism should reach key stakeholders such as local communities.

A two-day state-level workshop initiated Responsible Tourism on a pilot basis in four destinations – Kumarakom,

Thekkady, Wayanad and Kovalam. The Second International Conference on Responsible Tourism and the adoption

of the Kerala Declaration has furthered strengthened Kerala’s new journey on the Responsible Tourism path.

Holiday Moods Adventures, incepted in 1997 by Tejbir Singh Anand (Founder & Managing Director), is a

Himalayan specialist company offering eco-friendly adventure travel, emphasizing on responsible & sustainable

tourism practices in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

Holiday Moods Adventures has been recently rated as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth" by

National Geographic Adventure.

The latest venture by Holiday Moods Adventures is NCR's largest adventure based camp called "Camp Wild" in

the Aravali Valley, at village Dhauj, District Faridabad, Haryana spread over 12 acres of land offering air, land and

water activities.

Phone +91-471-2321132

Fax +91-471-2322279



Phone +91-11-43000800


Website www.holidaymoods.net

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Best Tourism Friendly Golf Course

Trivandrum Golf ClubKowdiar Trivandrum – 695003

Best Tourism Friendly Port

Cochin Port TrustWillingdon IslandKochi – 682009

The Trivandrum Golf Course is the second oldest in India with only the Royal Calcutta Club having an earlier

establishment. Reported to be the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore and later their private

Golf course, this place was established about 150 years ago and maintained an exclusive preserve of the British

Resident and Members of the Royal family.

This is a 9 hole links Golf course which has an exotic collection of rare plants and trees. The Trivandrum Golf

Course has a beautiful club house which is a marvelous piece of Heritage Building made in solid teak wood

structure. The Club House is more than 100 years old and it is certified as a heritage building by the Department

of Archaeology. The Club House has an open pavilion in which old wooden clubs of 1850 and other antique golfing

equipments are displayed for the benefit of visiting players.

The Trivandrum Golf Course is a major tourist attraction and several domestic and foreign tourists who visit Kerala

make use of this excellent golfing facility. Apart from the game of Golf other sports such as billiards, lawn tennis,

Badminton, Table tennis etc and support facilities like fitness centre, restaurant, bar etc are also functioning in

the golf course premises.

Kerala being an important tourist destination in the travel map of India, the Trivandrum Golf Course acts as a

catalyst in the promotion of tourism related activities of the State.

The Cochin Port is one of the 12 major ports in India and is one of the busiest maritime gateways to peninsular

India. The Port has already made for itself, a name for being a clean, safe and tourist friendly destination for

cruise shipping. The Port has taken a series of proactive initiatives to build up the infrastructure that is efficient,

user-friendly and evocative of the local milieu. Recently, with financial assistance from the Ministry of Tourism,

the Port has developed its public spaces and tourism infrastructure. For promotion of cruise tourism, apart from

offering monetary incentives, Cochin Port also ensures fast and hassle-free clearances. Today, the Port has become

the most preferred port of call in India. It plays host to all classes of cruise vessels, QM2, Queen Victoria, Legend

of the Seas and Queen Elizabeth 2, to name just a few.

The Cochin Port recently attracted international attention when it successfully hosted the India Stopover of

the prestigious Volvo Ocean Race. The hosting of this event has heightened the standing of Cochin as a major

international tourist and yachting destination.

Phone 0471-2435834

Fax 0471-2432325


Phone 0484-2668200

Fax 0484-2668163


Website www.cochinport.gov.in

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Best Maintained Tourist Friendly MonumentSpecial Award

Mandu, Madhya PradeshArchaeological Survey of IndiaBhopal Circle , G.T.B.ComplexB-Block , 2nd Floor , T.T. NagarBhopal

Best Maintained Tourist Friendly Monument

Qutub Complex, New DelhiArchaeological Survey of India Delhi Circle, G.E. Building Red Fort, Delhi – 110006

Mandu is situated about 35 km south of District town Dhar in Madhya Pradesh on a hill-top.

Mandu is known for its rich architectural heritage dating back to the medieval period. Building activities comprising

of Hindu and Islamic architecture were carried out at Mandu under the patronism of different dynasties in a span of

over one thousand years. Among the earliest, the Lohani group of caves can be assigned to 11th-12th century AD.

However, a large number of structures were constructed between 1400 AD and 1750 AD. Notable monuments

of Mandu are Hoshang Shah’s Maqbara, Jama Masjid, Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Mahal, Taveli Mahal, Hathipole,

Dai ka Mahal, Neelkanth Champa Baoli, Hammam and different water bodies. The well known Roopmati pavillion,

constructed between 1534 AD and 1561 AD, has been associated with the romantic story of Roopmati and

Baz Bahadur.

Excellent work has been done by the Archaeological Survey of India in ensuring high standards in the maintenance

of various heritage structures and the landscape thereof and also in ensuring tourist friendliness of these sites.

The Qutub Complex is dotted with architectural remains dated from 4th century to 19th century Iron Pillar

(4 century AD), a living testimony to the metallurgical technology in ancient India, bears Sanskrit inscription

in Gupta Brahmi script. Qutub Minar (1199 AD), the five storeyed stone tower, built by Qutubu'd Din Aibak,

has a height of 72.5 m with a basal diameter 14.32 m which becomes 2.75 m at the top.

The Quwwatu'l-Islam Mosque (1198 AD) is the earliest extant mosque built by the Delhi Sultans. Tomb of

Iltutmish (1211-36 AD) is profusely carved with inscriptions besides motifs in Saracenic and Hindu tradition.

Ala'i Darwaza (1311 AD) the first building employing Islamic principles of constructions and ornamentation

and Ala'i Minar intended to be twice the size of Qutub Minar besides colonnaded extension to the mosque are

contributions made by Alau'd-Din Khalji. Other remains in the complex includes Alau'd-Din's Tomb and College,

Imam Zamin Tomb, gateways, Major Smith's Cupola, etc.

Phone 0755-2558250, 2558270

Fax 0755-2558271

Website www.asi.nic.in

Phone 23269466, 23269505

Fax 23269410


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Most Disabled Friendly Monument /Tourist Attraction

Qutub Minar, DelhiArchaeological Survey of India Delhi Circle, G.E. Building Red Fort, Delhi - 110 006

Best Maintained Tourist Friendly National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary

Corbett National ParkUttarakhand Tourism Development Board 3/3, Industrial Area, Patel Nagar Dehradun

The facilities provided in and around the Qutub Minar to make it differently-abled friendly is a major initiative of

the Archaeological Survey of India. The facilities and services created for making the Qutub Minar accessible for

differently-abled persons such as accessible parking, accessible unisex toilets, lower height ticket windows and clock

room, ramps, provision of wheel chairs, audio guide, signages and provision for assistance for the disabled make it

the most differently-abled friendly monument.

Corbett National Park, established on 8th August 1936, happens to be the first National Park of South Asia and

flagship Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger. It is situated in Nainital and Pauri Districts of Uttarakhand in the

foothills of Himalayas and is spread over an area of 520.84 sq km.

Named after the renowned conservationist Jim Corbett, the National Park is globally famous and annually receives

over 1,90,000 visitors. Ramganga River is the lifeline of Corbett National Park and provides it with enchanting

landscape beauty. Corbett boasts of one of the world's largest tiger populations, rich birdlife and presence of several

endangered species such as Asiatic Elephant, Gharial, Otter, Mahaseer and Hog Deer.

During the last three years (2005 to 2008), an ambitious programme was launched to protect wildlife from poaching

and fire, improve visitor facilities by renovating and upgrading Forest Rest Houses, involve local communities and

provide better experience to the visitors. Funds for renovation were provided by Government of Uttarakhand and

through the Destination Development Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Phone 23269466, 23269505

Fax 23269410


Phone 0135-2624147

Fax 0135-2627405

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Excellence in Publishing (English)

The Monumental India,Amit PasrichaB – 212, Priyadarshini Vihar Delhi – 110092

Best Film

‘Rhapsodies from God’s Own Country – Kerala’Department of Tourism Government of KeralaPark View, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033 Kerala

"The Monumental India" is an extraordinary volume of photography that documents North India’s architectural

heritage on a scale never seen before. Every page constitutes a revelation - wide open panoramas that startle with

their immaculate clarity - the luminous detail inside a Mughal tomb, the airy lightness of a Rajput palace, the

uprearing dimension of a desert fort, the teeming life of a temple relief, the still spaces of a Buddhist monastery.

These monuments, some crumbling and forgotten, some lovingly preserved, some integrated into the present,

are giant page-markers in the chronicles of India. They insist on a visual interpretation that is itself monumental,

and the size of this book is homage to their import. The images are philosophic as well as documentary, incorporating

both scale and detail, mixing truth and technology, relative and absolute at the same time.

The ongoing efforts of Kerala Tourism to popularise its tourism attractions paved way to the sponsorship of a DVD

series titled "Rhapsodies from God's Own Country", produced by Invis Multimedia.

The ever-inspiring natural beauty of Kerala and its outstanding cultural heritage are meticulously captured and

presented in a set of eight DVDs. The content includes backwaters, hills, beaches, festivals, drums, art forms and

monsoons of Kerala. All DVD titles are in English language and the duration of each DVD is around 25 minutes.

It is a unique bouquet of audio-visual treat from 'God's Own Country'.

The DVD series comes in a very special handmade packing by the traditional craftsmen of Kerala.

The images can be downloaded from: http://www.invismultimedia.com/download/RhapsodyTropics.tif

Mobile 91-9810192215


Website www.amitpasricha.com

Phone +91-471-2321132

Fax +91-471-2322279



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Excellence in Publishing (Hindi)

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Excellence in Publishing (English)Special Award

Architectural Treasures of GujaratTourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.

Block No. 16/17, 4th Floor, Udyog BhavanSector 11, Gandhi Nagar -382017

Architectural Treasures of Gujarat telescopes the rich history of the state, through selected monuments of diverse

nature, from Dholavira to Sangath. The book is a noted version of unique style of writing and is a detailed research

on the subject. It is a well drawn and photographed book which conveys the richness of the culture of Gujarat to

the readers.

The book might also encourage frequent visits to the monuments, seminars and discourses on the unique heritage

of the state of Gujarat.

Phone 011-26532441

Fax 011-26853329


Phone +91-79-23222029

Fax +91-79-23222189


Website www.gujarattourism.com

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Best Tourism Promotion Collateral Publicity MaterialJoint Award

Department of TourismGovernment ofKarnatakaNo. 49, 2nd Floor, Khanija BhavanRace Course RoadBangalore – 560001

Best Tourism Promotion Collateral Publicity MaterialJoint Award

Department of TourismGovernment ofTamil NaduCommissioner of TourismTamil Nadu TourismTamil Nadu Tourism ComplexNo.2, Wallajah RoadChennai – 600002

Karnataka - a land of architectural beauty - has been fascinating people both from home and abroad. With a view to

acquainting the travellers with the multifarious attractions of the state, the Department of Tourism has desigened

and printed top-notch publicity material for the domestic and the international tourists. The calendar for the

year 2008 pictured 12 selected destinations of Karnataka. They have also brought out the Jungle Lodges & Resorts

brochure, Waterscapes brochure and District brochures.

Tamil Nadu has a lot of tourist attractions - from heritage spots to architectural marvels, mountain ranges,

wildlife parks, serene villages, rich traditional systems, art forms, etc. The Department of Tourism has produced a

wide range of world class tourist publicity literature like brochures, folders, posters, booklets, leaflets and maps to

reach out to the pontential visitors to state.

Phone +91-80-22352828

Fax +91-80-22352626


Website www.karnatakatourism.org

Phone +91-44-2538 8785


Website www.tamilnadutourism.org

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Best Overseas Tour Operator to India Americas Region

M/s SITA World Tours, USA16250 Ventura Blvd. Suite 300Encino, CA 91436 USA

Best Tourist Friendly Railway Station

GoaPost Box No:9 Belapur Bhavan, Sector-11 CBD-Belapur Navi Mumbai – 400614

Founded in 1933, owned and managed by Roger Mahal, Chairman and CEO, and President, Mok Singh, SITA

is a tour operator with a legacy of providing exemplary service to the North American market for outbound

destinations including India, Africa, Australia, China & the Orient, South America and European River Cruises.

SITA offers a myriad of travel opportunities, including independent, escorted and family travel, wildlife safaris,

cultural expeditions, unique culinary tours, train excursions and customized journeys.

As one of North America's most reputable Tour Operators, SITA attributes its success to its experienced staff.

Maintaining offices throughout the US and Canada allows the company to ensure the highest level of service for

its guests. The company's CEO, Roger Mahal, asserts that " SITA is renowned for its highly experienced team of

international travel specialists and is dedicated to travel excellence in every element of its programs."

The Karmali Railway Station under the Konkan Railways, situated at Old Goa, is a tourist-friendly railway station

with good infrastructure, well maintained and serviced, eco-friendly and a major entry point for Konkan Railways.

Many important trains pass through this station. The Deccan Odyssey, an important luxury tourist train, also

touches this tourist-friendly railway station.

Phone 1(800)421-5643

Fax 1(818)990-9762


Phone 91-22-27572015-18

Fax 91-22-27572420

Website konkanrailway.com

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Best Overseas Tour Operator to India Far East

H.I.S. Co. Ltd, TokyoSumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Oak Tower 28 Fl.6-8-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-kuTokyo 163-6028 Japan

Best Overseas Tour Operator to India Europe

M/s TUI Travel PlcKarl-Wiechert-Allee 4,30625 Hannover

H.I.S. Co. Ltd, Tokyo is a well known tour operator who has various branches in the world. H.I.S. Co. Ltd

is a Japan based tour operator specialising in travel to India, offering both group tours and independent travel

arrangements. The company is further striving to improve its product by extending operations in several cities of

India.

TUI Travel Plc, a leading international leisure travel group, formed by the merger of First Choice Holidays Plc

with the Tourism Division of TUI AG.

It is a world class, innovative and customer focused company. TUI Travel Plc has been actively promoting India

through its various brands with innovative products developed with its partner, Le Passage to India. Last year, TUI

Travel Plc brought over 16,000 clients into India from the European region with some of the key promoters like

Nouvelles Frontieres, Berge & Meer, TUI Deutschland, VTB / Jetair and TUI Suisse.

Phone 81-3-5908-2455

Fax 81-3-5908-2418


President Mr. Akira Hirabayashi

Phone +49 (0) 511 567-0

Fax +49 (0) 511 567-1301

2928

Best Overseas Tour Operator to India West Asia & South Africa

M/s Jayashree Travels & Tours, AjmanPO Box 2343Ajman, UAE

Best Overseas Tour Operator to India UK Region

M/s Kuoni, UKKouni House, Dorking Surrey, RH5, 4AZ UK

K.S.Vikraman, an NRI business entrepreneur, started JTT Ajman (UAE) in the year 2000 as a branch office of

JTT Trivandrum. Their main aim is to promote India globally, especially in the Middle East.

JTT participated in various trade fairs, road shows etc (WTM, ITB, ATM, PATA, KTM). JTT step forward as an

accommodation service provider with a luxury villa retreat in Kochi (Sreeragam) and intendes to establish similar

retreats in other parts of the country.

Kuoni has been creating tailor-made luxury holidays around the globe for over 100 years. Their well-travelled map

boasts the finest hand-picked hotels and unique accommodation for holidays, including beachside hideaways in

Goa to incredible escorted tours.

Phone 0097167466133

Fax 0097167466733


Website www.jayasreetravels.com

Phone +44-(0)-1306-744173

Fax +44-(0)-1306-744157


Website www.kuoni.co.uk

3130

Best Overseas Charter Operator

TUI Travel PlcFleming WayCrawleyWest SussexRH10 9QL

Best Overseas Tour Operator to India Australia Region

M/s India Unibound Pty Ltd., Melbourne40 Leithead StreetBrunswick, MelbourneVictoria 3056Australia

TUI Travel PLC, a leading international leisure travel group, formed by the merger of First Choice Holidays PLC

with the Tourism Division of TUI AG.

TUI Travel Plc is the largest tourism and services group, worldwide employing 80,000 people in 500 companies

and with annual revenues of 16 Billion Euros. It is a world class, innovative and customer focused company,

servicing over 25 million customers each year, which owns many of Europe's best known holiday brands and has

leadership positions in its airline, inclusive tour business, and travel agency sectors. TUI owns about 3,500 travel

agencies, more than 155 aircraft, 37 incoming agencies, 3,500 retail shops and 285 hotels with some 163,000

beds in 28 countries.

TUI Travel through its various brands operated over 260 charters into India last year carrying over 34,000 clients

through Le Passage to India from countries like UK, Germany and the Nordic region.

India Unibound is an Australian based tour operator specialising in travel to India, offering both group tours

and independent travel arrangements. Director Lincoln Harris first travelled to India as a 16-year-old, and after

duly falling in love with the country and its people, was soon enough leading group tours to India.

Through strong word of mouth recommendations, and sales both directly to the public and through Australian and

New Zealand travel agents, India Unibound has grown quickly in the last several years.

Phone +44 (0)24 7628 2828

Fax +44 (0)24 7628 2844

Website www.tuitravelplc.com

Phone +61-3-9383 1110


Website www.indiaunbound.com.au

3332

Best Foreign Photographer for India

Melba Levick, USA28 Park Ave. Venice CA. 90291 USA

Best Foreign Journalist for India

Roh Chung Hun, Korea#223, Chungjeongno Theoville 31-13 Hap-dong, Seodaemun-guSeoul 120-030 Korea

Melba Levick has published over 50 books on travel, design, architecture and gardens in both Europe and the

Americas, and her work has been exhibited and appears frequently in magazines world-wide. Her two most recent

books are on India: India Sublime, Princely Palaces of Rajasthan and Indiacolor.

Melba Levick began photographing (black and white fine art photography) in Paris, France in 1968. Between

1968 and 1979 she had numerous exhibitions and published portfolios in French magazines, such as Zoom,etc.

A collection of her black and white photography is owned by the Bibliotecque National in Paris, France.

She is hoping to return to India as soon as possible to do another book on South India.

Roh Chung Hun's first visit to India inspired him to write a story on diverse culture, amazing history, religion and

natural wonders of the country. He would like to share his unforgettable exiting travel experience with the readers

to project India as a really attractive destination in his country - South Korea.

Phone 310-392-6687


Website melbalevickphotos.com

Phone 82-10-2261-1078


3534

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Over Rs. 25 Crore – Second Prize

M/s Thomas Cook (India ) Ltd.Dr. D.Naroji Nagar Mumbai – 400001

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Over Rs. 25 Crore – First Prize

M/s Le Passage to IndiaE- 29, Hauz Khas New Delhi – 110016

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. (TCIL) is an integrated Travel and Travel related Financial Services Company in the

country offering a broad spectrum of services namely : Leisure Travel, Corporate Travel Management, MICE,

Foreign Exchange, SWIFT Network, Travel Insurance, Credit Cards, Pre-Paid Cards, Life Insurance and

E-Business. The Company launched its Indian operations in 1881 and is celebrating its 127 years of world-class

services in India. TCIL presently operates in over 55 cities across almost 180 locations in the country. It has

foreign offices in USA, UK, Japan, Germany and Spain.

Thomas Cook (India), over the years, has received several prestigious awards such as National Tourism Awards,

the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

Golden Award for Best Travel. Recently, the Company won the Best Tour Operator at the CNBC Awaaz Travel

Awards 2008 and was also accredited the P1 rating, which is the highest financial rating given by Crisil.

Le Passage to India is a 50:50 joint venture partner with TUI Travel Plc, the world’s largest integrated travel and

tourism conglomerate and has its headquarters in New Delhi.

Their range of services include Cultural Tours, Buddhist Tourism, Business Delegations, Incentive Travel, Beach

Holidays, Ayurvedic and Holistic Wellness Packages, Luxury Holidays, Luxury Train Travel, Shore Excursions for

Cruises.

Phone 022-22048556

Fax 022-22871069

Website www.thomascook.in

Phone 011-41653100

Fax 011-41653101


3736

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 10-25 Crore – First Prize

M/s Caper Travel Company Pvt Ltd279/A, 3rd Floor Masjid MothSouth Extn. Part II New Delhi – 110049

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Over Rs. 25 Crore – Third Prize

M/s Orient Express Pvt. Ltd.70, Janpath New Delhi – 110001

Caper Travel Company is an Inbound Travel Solution Company certified by ISO 9001:2000, who promote India

as a destination worldwide inducing travellers from across the globe to visit India. Since its inception in 1998, they

have been growing to emerge as one of the foremost travel companies in India. The company is open to new ideas,

and is flexible & adaptable to client needs.

They are members of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI),

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA),International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other trade

organisations.

Orient Express Travels & Tours was established in 1947. It has played a pioneering role in the development of

tourism in the country for which it has won many national and international awards.

It was the first Travel Company to diversify into Hotel business when it built the well known five star Deluxe Hotel

Taj Chandela at Khajuraho.

The King of Belgium, His Majesty “Majeste Le Roi Albert II” honoured the Company in July 2003 for its more

than 50 years of continued business relationship with Belgium.

Phone 011-46003737

Fax 011-26259595


Website www.capertravelindia.com

Phone 011-41514430

Fax 011-23325198


Website www.orientexpressltd.com

Chairman Sh. Kanti Podar

3938

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 10-25 Crore – Third Prize

M/s Midtown Travels Pvt. Ltd.103, Shriram Bhawan Ranjit Nagar Commercial Complex New Delhi – 110008

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 10-25 Crore – Second Prize

M/s Yatrik.com Tours & Travel Pvt. Ltd405 Avantika Building 2nd Floor, J Block Market Saket New Delhi – 110017

Midtown Travels Pvt. Ltd. is in tourism business for the last two decades. It provides innovative itineraries,

personalized services from stopover city packages to tours covering India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan.

Midtown specialises in General Interest Tours, Leisure Tours, Train Tours including the luxury train tours like

Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Royal Orient Express, Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey, Heritage

Tours, Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours, Wildlife Tours, Camel & Horse Safaris and Adventure Tours.

They have marketing offices at Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Yatrik.com was started in August 1999, and believes that the success of an organization depends on the trust of

its customers. For the company, promoting tourism to India is a responsible tool to showcase the country in all its

glory, including what it is more known for – "Hospitality".

Phone 011-25702737

Fax 011-25702636


Website www.midtown.co.in

Phone 91-11-40576600

Fax 91-11-40576666


Website www.yatrik.com

4140

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 5-10 Crore – Second Prize

M/s Erco Travel Pvt. LtdF 204-206, Ashish Complex L.S.C., Mayur Vihar Phase - 1 Delhi – 110091

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 5-10 Crore – First Prize

Uni Crystal Holidays Pvt . LtdA 201, Crystal Suite Ansal Chambers - 1 3 Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi – 110066

The company was established 10 years ago. They have their head office in New Delhi, and have branch offices in

Mumbai and Goa.

The services offered by the company are package tours (specialised in cultural & historical tours), hotel

accommodation, luxury train tours, conference & conventions, car & coach rentals etc.

Phone 011-30226333

Fax 011-22755049


Website www.ercotravels.com

Phone 011-26100311

Fax 011-26100313


Websitett www.unicrystalholidays.com

Uni-Crystal Holidays Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1990 as Crystal Holidays.

With aggresive marketing in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and other countries, they were able to contribute in

making India one of the top destinations of the world.

4342

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 2.5-5 Crore – First Prize

M/s Exotique Expeditions Pvt Ltd.207, RG Complex, Plot-8 Central Market, Sector-5 Dwarka New Delhi – 110075

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 5-10 Crore – Third Prize

M/s Razdan Holidays308, Magnum House 1, Karampura Commercial Complex New Delhi – 110015

Razdan Holidays (A Division of Razdan Travel Service Pvt. Ltd) was established in the year 1957 in Kashmir with

its headquarters in Srinagar and later shifted their headquaters in Delhi in 1989.

Mr. Sanjay Razdan, the present Director, was recently elected to the Executive Committee of Indian Association

of Tour Operators.

Phone 011-28081341

Fax 011-28081343


Website www.exotiqueindia.com

Phone (011) 2592 0736/0737

Fax (011) 2592 0740 / 0741


Website www.razdanholidays.com

Exotique Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. was established for offering world class service in the areas of Inbound Tourism,

Conferences and Incentive Tours. The company strives to provide quality services to the international travellers to

ensure a memorable experience about India.

4544

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 2.5-5 Crore – Third Prize

M/s Zutshi Travel World Service Pvt. Ltd40, Community Centre Zamrudpur New Delhi – 110048

Tour Operator / Travel Agent Foreign Exchange Earnings Rs. 2.5-5 Crore – Second Prize

M/s Scenic Journeys Pvt. Ltd.57, IInd Floor Old Rajinder Nagar Market New Delhi – 110060

Zutshi Travel World Service has been in the business of Inbound Tours for the past 35 years. The company handles

both Individual & Group Travel, specialising in all-inclusive arrangements for cultural, wildlife, soft adventure and

special interest tours within India and the Indian Sub-continent.

With their professional approach and personalised service, they strive to deliver high standard of service.

Established over 5 years ago, the company has emerged to be one of the large travel establishments, reaching out

to the discerning travellers from continents across the globe, even while its reputation for providing the best in

holidays.

The company has a wide network of regional and associate offices throughout the Indian sub-continent – India,

Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan.

Phone 011-29246831

Fax 011-29246830


Website www.india-tours-operator.com

Phone 91-11-25746055, 42432554

Fax 91-11-25816055


Website www.scenicjourneys.com

4746

Tourist Transport Operator Second Prize

M/s Ajay Travels Pvt. Ltd18, Gole MarketNew Delhi – 110001

Tourist Transport Operator First Prize

M/s Bakshi Transport Service Pvt. Ltd.H.O: 468 Old Lajpat Rai Market Delhi – 110006

Ajay Travels Pvt. Ltd. has been providing car & coach rental services in India for the business and leisure travellers

since 2002.

In a short span of a few years, the spontaneous growth of their fleet has kept pace with the rapidly-growing market

share, strongly fuelled by an increasing demand for our genuinely caring services by an ever-discerning client-base

of Inbound Tour Operators and Indian Corporate Organisations, alike.

The Father-Son duo have shown their dedication to work towards the growth of foreign tourists in India with the

latest & best quality transportation.

The company has a large fleet of tourist coaches/cars, to suit all requirements of the domestic and international

tourists.

Phone +91-11-23346210

Fax +91-11-23346217


Director Sh. Ajay Kumar

Phone 011-23862811, 23865411

Fax 011-23861306

e-mail ekam@bakshitransportservice. com

Managing Sh. Gurbachan Singh Sawhney Director

4948

Best Domestic Tour Operator First Prize

M/s Southern Travels Pvt. Ltd18/2, Arya Samaj Road Karol Bagh New Delhi – 110005

Tourist Transport Operator Third Prize

M/s Parveen Travels Pvt. Ltd.148 Perambur Barracks RoadPurasaivakkam Chennai – 600007

The company started domestic operations way back in 1970, with a network of offices in major cities in India.

Their package tours which include food, accommodation and transport are mainly intended to attract middle class

tourists. Recently, they have introduced Volvo Coaches and Super Deluxe Coaches to their fleet in order to meet

the aspirations of tourists.

Online bookings of their 80 tour package tours was launched along with hotel reservations.

Parveen Travels Pvt. Ltd. has vast experience of over 28 years as Tourist Transport Operator in Southern India.

Having Registered Office at Chennai and 40 Branches in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and

Puducherry. It has Aviation and Airport Services, Forex, Holidays, Logistics, IOC Retail Outlets apart from

Pitstop Restaurant.

Its fleet strength is more than 750 with latest Limousines and High Tech AC Coaches to provide quality service

to promote tourism in the country. Its services are utilized by reputed Hoteliers, Travel Agents, Tour Operators,

multi-national Software Companies, and Automobile Manufacturers etc.

Phone 28756060, 43532860

Fax 28757308


Website www.southerntravelsindia.com

Phone 044-2640290/3600/370/390

Fax 044-26403800


Website www.parveentravels.com

5150

Best Mice Operator

M/s Creative Travel Pvt. LtdCreative Plaza Nanakpura, Moti Bagh New Delhi – 110021

Established in 1977, Creative Travel has grown to be amongst India's leading Destination Management Companies

covering India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Over the past few years, Creative Travel have put a special emphasis

on the Meetings & Incentives market.

They are, today, amongst India’s most awarded MICE companies. In 2007, they became the first and only

Asian company to win the coveted “SITE Crystal Award” for their incentive work. They have also been voted

by the industry as “India’s Most Professional MICE Operator” and as “India’s Most Professional Business Tour

Operator”.

Phone +91-11-24679192

Fax +91-11-26885886


Website www.travel2india.com

Best Domestic Tour Operator Second Prize

M/s Panicker's Travel (India) Pvt. Ltd.16/10200, Gurudwara Road Karol Bagh New Delhi – 110005

From a small beginning of a single bus operating travel agency in 1967, today Panicker's Travel is one of the

top travel companies in the country. Panicker's Travel services are available from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and

covering many of the state capitals and tourist destinations.

Panicker's hold leadership in package tours in the country. They are a household word for tourists in India &

abroad. The company has branch offices across the country and specialises in pilgrimage travel.

Panicker's is the first tour operator to introduce the first-ever website in India offering real-time bookings for

sightseeing and package tours. The Hon'ble Tourism Minister, Smt. Ambika Soni inaugurated the website on

30th April, 2008.

Phone 011-47000111

Fax 011-28756247


Website www.panickerstravel.com

5352

Most Innovative Tour Operator

M/s Planet India Travel Pvt. Ltd.6, Lado Sarai DDA Flats New Delhi – 110030

The company has a modern fleet for transportation, state-of-the-art communication facilities and properties

situated at some of the most exotic locations in India.

They also offer modern camping amenities. Their services include a rice boat in the backwaters of Kerala,

vintage car safari, river-rafting in the Ganges, witnessing mock village olympics and traversing across the

sand dunes.

Phone 011-29521467, 29521317

Fax 011-2952 3862


Website www.planetindiatravels.com

Best Adventure Tour Operator

M/s Kash Venture Travels Pvt. Ltd805-806, Kriti Shikhar Distt. Centre, Janakpuri New Delhi – 110058

Founded in 1985 as a niche adventure travel company, Kash Venture Travels (KVT) is a service provider of

adventure, culture and nature tours across India.

Over the years, they have made great strides in ensuring that a Responsible Tourism policy is integrated into

all aspects of their operations and decision-making. In partnership with Friends of Conservation, UK, KVT is

directly involved in some conservation projects and healthcare initiatives that promote sustainable tourism. As a

commitment to the “Himalayan Code of Conduct”, KVT is actively involved in "Clean the Himalayas" campaign

and adheres to “Leave No Trace” philosophy in all their adventure operations.

Phone 011-2559 3279

Fax 011-2553 4003


Website www.kvtholidays.com

5554

Most Innovative Use of Information Technology / Website / Portal Promoting Tourism

Madhya Pradesh TourismParyatan BhawanBhadbhada RoadBhopal – 462003

During the year 2007-08, Madhya Pradesh Tourism made rapid strides in the field of Information Technology,

making it perhaps the only state tourism body in the country, that has achieved so much in this field in such a

short time.

Seven new initiatives as indicated below were successfully launched this year. These have made a tremendous

contribution to the development and promotion of tourism in the state.

1. Payment Gateway in Online Reservation System for Hotels & Bus Bookings

2. Mobile Audio Guide

3. Online Project Management System

4. Publicity Billing System

5. Transport Request Management System

6. Computerization of Hotel Operations

7. Touch Screen Kiosks for Airline Ticketing

Madhya Pradesh Tourism intends to continue with many new innovations in the field of Information Technology

with the objective of improving the tourist information and facilitation services.

Phone 0755-2774450

Fax 0755-2775434


Best Guide

Sathyarao Gutta18-B, Sarita Vihar New Delhi – 110076

With a licence from the Department of Tourism, Government of India in the year 1979, Sathyarao Gutta has

accompanied groups and FITs from countries across the world. He has worked with all major tour operators like

erstwhile Sita Travels, TCI, Kuoni, Mercury Travels, Trade Wings, Orient Express among others.

During his professional journey he has accompanied various dignitaries from India and abroad.

Phone 011-26943939

Website [email protected]

5756

Most Innovative Use of Information Technology / Website / Portal Promoting TourismSpecial Award

Trail Blazer Tours India Pvt. Ltd.B-1/3, Central Market Sector-50 Noida – 201301

Most Innovative Use of Information Technology / Website / Portal Promoting TourismSpecial Award

Jharkhand TourismF.F.P Bhawan 2nd Floor Dhurwa Ranchi – 4

Trail Blazer Tours India Pvt. Ltd. (TBI) was established by tourism industry professionals with vast experience in

the field. TBI operates at national, regional and international level, from a network of offices across the country.

TBI Technologies & MICE Solutions is the IT arm of TBI with tourism domain expertise. Apart from Inbound/

Out bound/Domestic/Corporate/Medical Tourism services, they also offer a range of technology services.

Jharkhand Tourism Website highlights the Jharkhand's tourism characteristics, thereby giving publicity

to all major tourist attractions including landscapes, scenery, customs, heritage etc.

Meets the following specific goals of marketing :

• Contains focused content that appeals to the target audience

• Presents content that encourages visitor contact

• Contains content that improves search engine visibility

• Easy to read, use, navigate, locate information and print

• Integrates visual design theme appropriate for the target audience

• Designed with download speed in mind

• Allows for future expansions and additions to the Website

• Permits easy implementation of new Internet technologies

Phone +91-120-4233037, 4233040

Fax +91-120-4221735


Website www.tbitourism.com

Phone +91-651-2400981

Telefax +91-651-2400982


Website http://portal.jharkhandtourism.in

5958

Best HotelTwo Star

PandianNo. 15, Kennet LaneEgmoreChennai – 600008

Best HotelOne Star

Bangaram IslandLakshadweep

Pandian is an ISO 9001:2000 certified hotel, located near the Railway Station.

It has 90 A/C, Non-A/C Rooms with internet, 24-hour Check-out/Room Service, A/C multi-cuisine restaurant,

bar, conference halls and kitchen facility for groups.

Bangaram Island is situated on the uninhabited attols of Lakshadweep.

Virgin coral reefs, the tortoise, blue lagoons, the silver beaches, the exotic fishes and the lush green coconut palms,

make it an exotic tourist destination.

Phone 044-28191010/2020

Fax 044-28193030


Phone 09746958250

Fax 0484-2668001


General Sh. Radhakrishna ShenoiManager

6160

Best HotelFour Star

GRT GrandNo.120, Sir Thyagaraya RoadT. Nagar Chennai – 600017

Best HotelThree Star

The Marari BeachMararikulam North P.O.Allepey – 688549Kerala

Located in the heart of Chennai, GRT Grand offers a unique blend of rooms with modern amenities and

state-of-the-art banquet halls and conferencing facilities.

The hotel has a mix of Superior, Club Rooms and Theme Suites with an exclusive Club Lounge. The other

facilities include New Life Health Spa and Indoor Swimming Pool.

It is the first Indian hotel to receive :

• ISO 9001 – 2000 for Quality

• ISO 14001 - 2004 for Environment Safety

• ISO 22000 – 2007 for Food Safety and Hygiene

Come here for the sun, sand and surf, but also to be cast under the spell of the sea; see the treasures it offers to its

people. At Marari Beach, in quaint Alappuzha, your experience encompasses the people that lend life to the sea.

Phone 044-28150500/5500

Fax 044-28150778


General Sh. Digvijay DiwakarManager

Phone 0478-2863801-09

Fax 0478-2863810


General Shri Subrahmanian, P.Manager

6362

Best HotelFive Star Deluxe

Taj Umaid Bhawan PalaceNear Circuit House RoadJodhpurRajasthan

Best HotelFive Star

Taj Blue Diamond 11, Koregaon RoadPune – 411001

Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces, India's premier hospitality group, announced its upgraded facilities and

modernisation of all 64 rooms and suites at the Umaid Bhawan Palace. The magnificent royal residence at

Jodhpur, is managed by the Taj Group since December 2004.

Umaid Bhawan Palace offers an enhanced culinary experience with two speciality restaurants and a bar. The Taj

Spa at the subterranean level offers guests trained practitioners of signature treatments, Indian therapies, Indian

aromatherapy masses, scrubs and wraps and a host of Taj beauty treatments. All spa treatments use Indian aroma

oils and are aimed at enhancing the quality of guest experience.

The splendid palace has a private museum, its own post office and an elegant wood-panelled library. The palace

also offers upgraded recreational facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, a billiards room, tennis court,

marbled-floored squash courts and fifteen acres of greens.

The Taj Blue Diamond, Pune proudly stands as the first 5 Star hotel in the city. The Taj Group took over the Blue

Diamond in 1999, hence the name Taj Blue Diamond. The Taj Blue Diamond has created a niche for itself in the

premium sector in the group as well as in the city.

A 109-room property, with 3 restaurants and 1 bar, the hotel exudes elegance and style and is the perfect destination

for the business traveller. The Taj Blue Diamond boasts of the finest in all areas with award winning restaurants.

Phone 0291-2510101

Fax 0291-2510100


General Sh. Sanjay UmashankarManager

Phone 020-66025555

Fax 020-66027755

e-mail Bluediamond.pune tajhotels.com

General Shri Subrahmanian, P.Manager

6564

Classified HotelHeritage Classic

Coconut LagoonP.B.No. 2, KumarakomKottayam – 686563Kerala

Classified HotelHeritage

Gajner Palace P.O. Gajner – 334301Distt. BikanerRajasthan

The perfect retreat from fifth-gear living. Enjoy the birds, dragonflies and butterflies that thrive by the Vembanad

Lake in Kumarakom. Live in Grand traditional Kerala homes. Relax, but also be inspired.

Gajner Palace stands imposingly like a jewel in the Thar desert on the banks of Gajner Lake. This oasis was

one of the former Palaces of the Maharajas of Bikaner and was frequented by them to entertain royalty and

dignitaries. Built of intricately carved red stone, this Palace is surrounded by six thousand acres of preserved

Wildlife Sanctuary.

Phone 0481-2525834/35/36

Fax 0481-2524495


General Mr. Sam K. PhilipManager

Phone 01534-255061-4

Fax 01534-255060

e-mail madansingh.shekhawat@ hrhhotels.com

General Sh. Madan Singh ShekhawatManager

6766

Private-Public Enterprises Providing Facilities for the Physically Challenged Persons

ITC Hotel – The Grand Central287, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road Parel Mumbai – 400012

Classified HotelGrand

Shiv Niwas Palace The City Palace ComplexUdaipur – 313001

Inspired by Mumbai's rich heritage of Gothic architecture; ITC Grand Central towers over the central commercial

and residential hub of Mumbai at an imposing height of 127 metres. Its design truly celebrates the beauty of

'old Bombay'.

The beautiful romantic central courtyard - ' Millsquare', discreetly divides the hotel into two zones – the towering

'Sky Zone' and the low slung 'Celebration Zone'.

'Sky Zone' houses the 242 tastefully appointed guest rooms, 'Hornby's Pavilion'- the 24-hour restaurant offering

multiple dinning options, Fredrick's lounge, the business centre, board rooms, an exclusive premium lounge 'Point

of View' giving a breathtaking 360° view of the city and Kaya Kalp – The Spa offering fitness facilities, steam,

sauna, indoor pool and rejuvenating therapies.

'Celebration Zone' consists of the F&B outlets that include Award winning exclusive Indian restaurant 'Kebabs

& Kurries' showcasing delicious heritage cuisine, fine-tuned through years of research by the celebrated chefs of

ITC Welcomgroup, Chinese speciality restaurant 'Shanghai Club', the trendy Irish Pub Dublin', the Grand Ball

Room and Terrace Garden for exclusive banquets.

Covering 12000 sq mtrs., this crescent-shaped marble stone constructed Palace was built in early 20th century

during the illustrious reign of Maharana Fateh Singhji. It was used as the Royal Guest House before converted

into a hotel. The unique, highly distinctive character of Shiv Niwas Palace contributes substantially to providing

inspiring venues for events of all types. Events organized at Shiv Niwas Palace provide guests a unique experience

of history, luxury, impressive architecture, personalized service and the finest cuisine.

Phone 022-24101010

Fax 022-24101111

e-mail itcgrandcentral@itcwelcom group.in

General Sh. Zubin S. SongadwalaManager

Phone 0294-2528016-9

Fax 0294-2528006


General Sh. H.A.SubramanianManager

6968

Best Convention Centre

Hyderabad International Convention CentreNovotel & HICC Complex(Near Hitec City) P.O.Bag 1101Hyberabad Post OfficeHyderabad – 500081

Best Eco-friendly Hotel

The Leela Palace Kempinski No. 23, Airport RoadBangalore – 560008

Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) is rated by the Industry as South Asia’s best. Located in the

buzzing business hub of Hyderabad, its purpose built design, to international green building standards, lends itself

to holding an array of events e.g. International Conventions, National Conferences, Corporate Events, Film-based

Award Nights, Gala Awards and Luxurious Weddings, etc.,

The main hall of 6480 sq. mtrs. can be divided into 6 smaller halls. The state-of-the-art infrastructure makes it

India's new venue for domestic/global events, meetings & conferences. A number of prestigious events including

PATA 2008 have been organised here.

Phone 040-66134422

Fax 040-66134322


General Mr. Philip LoganManager

Phone 080-25211234/30571234

Fax 080-2521 2222


General Charles De FoucaultManager

Evoking the architectural glory of Mysore, The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore stands majestically amongst

acres of lush green gardens.

The Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore nestles amidst seven acres of lush gardens and a sparkling lagoon in

the garden city. A striking feature of the hotel is its majestic airy porte-cochere at the entrance. Built in an

art-deco form drawing inspiration from the architectural style of the Royal Palace of Mysore and the palaces of the

Vijayanagar Empire, its copper domes, arches and ornate ceilings reflect the grandeur of palaces of a bygone era.

From the hand-woven carpets to the priceless brass antiques, from the hand-picked crystal to the finest bone china,

everything is the best the world has to offer.

Situated on Airport Road, it is in close proximity to the Business district and an easy stroll from the KGA golf

course. The Leela Palace has all the attributes of comfort, technology and design associated with one of the leading

hotels of the world. The palm-lined approach to the hotel leads past an exquisite marble fountain into a windswept

lobby that overlooks lush gardens, waterfalls and lily ponds.

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Best Government Initiatives in MICE

Department of Tourism Government of Haryana17-19, Sector 17-B Chandigarh

The State Government of Haryana has made commendable efforts for the promotion of MICE tourism. The

facilities have been upgraded at Tilyar and Surajkund Tourist complexes. A new Convention Centre at Tilyar,

Rohtak having a capacity of 1000 persons and the Convention Centre at Rajhans, Surajkund with a capacity of

500 are emerging as major centres for conferences and conventions due to their proximity, easy connectivity and

overall tourism facility and infrastructure.

Tilyar Convention Centre, Rohtak

Tilyar Convention Centre at Rohtak, primarily designed to cater to the MICE segment, is located on the Ganganagar

National Highway amidst sprawling 142 acres of spacious and well landscaped green lawns. The complex has a

capacity of more than 1000 persons alongwith facilities for parking 350 vehicles, and adequate business facilities

for holding events. It also provides for few furnished rooms and a large reception/lobby area which also serves as a

pre-reception holding area. The Convention Centre has covered as well as open area for holding various exhibitions.

Convention Centre at Rajhans, Surajkund

Situated at a distance of 8 kms. from South Delhi, the Convention Centre has become an ideal MICE and

wedding destination. The special feature of the Convention Centre is that the convention hall is built in stone

masonry work blending with the architecture of the buildings in the adjoining area.

Phone 0172-2702955-56-57

Fax 0172-2703185


Website www. haryanatourism.com

Davinder KumarLe MeridienWindsor Place, JanpathNew Delhi – 110001

A graduate from Delhi University, having completed Diploma in Kitchen Management from Oberoi Hotels, he

had the opportunity of pursuing higher studies and specialised in French cuisine in France and is fluent in French.

He possesses over three decades of international professional experience. During his illustrious career, he has

won many awards and medals; Gold Medal from Japan in 1985, Best Team Trophy, Golden Hat Award – 2005,

Business Excellence Award, “Delhi Ratan” NCT Intellectuals Award and many more. Has done in-depth research

on kebabs and is the author of cook book “Kebab, Chutney & Breads”.

Presented to the nation, tallest and heaviest ornamental cake in Asia in 2000. He was conferred the designation

of WACS, certified chef by the World Association of Chefs' Societies. As a president of Indian Culinary Forum,

Delhi, he has contributed immensely in promoting chefs profession to greater heights by hosting various events

including International Chef Day, charity dinners and culinary contests.

Has had the unique distinction of serving various Heads of States with his own imaginative and innovative

creations.Phone 011-23710101

e-mail dkumar@lemeridien- newdelhi.com

Best Chef of India Working in four star, five star, five star deluxe, heritage classic and heritage grand

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Best Chef of India Working in one to three star and heritage basic

Naren Thimmaiah B.U.The Gateway Hotel66, Residency RoadBangalore – 560025

Working as Executive Chef of The Gateway Hotel, Bangalore, Naren Thimmaiah B.U. has over 17 years

of experience. In addition to Indian and continental cuisine, his area of specialisation is South West coastal

cuisine. After undergoing intensive training in the rural households of Mangalore and the Malabar Coast, he has

been one of the main architects in designing the cuisine served at Karavalli, a popular restaurant of the hotel.

He is also certified HACCP/ISO22000/14001 assessor.

Phone 91-80-66604545

e-mail Naren.thimmaiah@ tajhotels.com

Peter FernandesO’Coqueiro RestaurantAlto Porvorim, Goa

Born in 1967, Peter Fernandes completed his Diploma from Technical Institute of St Joseph’s Cluny, Vasco, Goa

and joined the legendary Gines Veigas as a Kitchen helper at the O’Coqueiro Pub & Restaurant (as it was called at

the time) in April 1986.

He has specialised in Goan and Portuguese cuisine. In his endeavour to popularise Goan cuisine, Peter conducted

a Goan Food Festival at Sun-n-Sand hotel, Pune in September 2006. In 2007, Peter won the Second Prize at

the Kaju Mahotsav by presenting his unique recipe based on cashewnuts.

Phone 0832-2417271/7344

Best Chef of India Working in other category hotels

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"Atithi Devo Bhavah –Pride of India"

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower – Mumbai

The Oberoi – Mumbai

Trident, Nariman Point

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, The Oberoi, Mumbai and Trident, Nariman Point were amongst more

than 10 locations targeted in the terrorist attack on 26th November, 2008.

The security agencies and staff were able to evacuate to safety several guests and members of the staff. Had it not

been for the immense courage and presence of mind of the staff, the casualties may have been much higher and

damage more intense. In the true spirit of the Indian Hospitality, the staff placed the guests before themselves and,

in some instances, at grave personal risk.

After a round-the-clock effort by the staff and management, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower and The Oberoi,

Mumbai and Trident, Nariman Point reopened on 21st December 2008, less than a month after these hotels had

sustained damage during the terrorist attacks.

In recognition of this exemplary dedication to the cause of tourism, going beyond the call of duty, the Ministry of

Tourism has instituted a special award this year – "Atithi Devo Bhavah – Pride of India" Award. The Special

Award goes to The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, The Oberoi, Mumbai and The Trident, Nariman Point.

The Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the immense contribution of the following players in the travel trade and hospitality industry and felicitates them

for their achievements.

Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Ltd.

Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Ltd. (including Kuoni Destination Management, Sita and Distant Frontiers) for their contribution to the growth of inbound tourism.

Kuoni Travel India Pvt. Ltd. and its subsidiaries, as a tour operator, have earned the maximum foreign exchange for the past six years and have been awarded the

National Tourism Award nineteen times.

HOTELS –

Heritage

Hotel Samode Palace, Jaipur had the honour of winning the National Tourism Award in this category for 4 years.

Heritage Classic

The Malabar House, Cochin, has had the honour of winning the National Tourism Award in this category for 3 years.

Heritage Grand

Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur has been the recipient of the National Tourism Award in this category for 3 years.

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