A Recent History Of Indian Tourism

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October 26, 2010 – 6:57 am                                                                                            

In the recent past, it was the Taj Mahal that best endorsed India to the millions of inbound tourists. Rajasthan and Goa shared the honor for the 2nd place. One fine day, the government woke up and realized that India had a major tourism potential. The Incredible India campaign ensued. The quiet state of Kerala started hustling with activity as it

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Setting Expectations : A Guide For Hoteliers And Guests

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September 25, 2010 – 9:47 am                                                                                            

When I walked into a renowned car brand showroom, I walked in with a lot of expectations. I wanted to buy a car, a hatchback.  Now after reading the online reviews and the buzz created by marketing pundits, I was pretty sure I wanted this piece of metal. It was nothing like India had ever seen and to top it, it was clearly one of the best global brands. I walked into

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How To Select Your Weekend Getaway?

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September 15, 2010 – 12:33 pm                                                                                            

Before we get to discussing ‘how’, let us first look to discuss ‘why’. The most obvious need of a getaway stems from regular stress; stress that may stem from both work life and personal or a combination of both. At a corporate level it could be anything from stiff targets, unwanted competition, lack of recognition, fast execution or maybe just trying to meet

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The Human Touch

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August 25, 2010 – 11:45 am                                                                                            

It always gives a high when we see progress in any form, maybe a technological advancement or perhaps watching our roads getting decongested because of the recent flyover. Micro-chips are everywhere today, and if they are not, let’s just bet that they are looking to get into everything. From home appliances, cars, and mobile to even bookings holidays are all ‘micro-processed’!

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Kolkata: You beauty!

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July 16, 2010 – 6:03 am                                                                                            

If I was a czar of the medieval times, I would have done myself really proud in a way or two! In less than 12 months, we have been able to conquer South (Bangalore) and West (Mumbai). The final frontier of Kolkata (East) did evade us for some time, but now we have the Bharatonline flag fluttering proudly in the ‘city of joy’.

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