Creative Holidays launch expanded India and Maldvides programme

Creative Holidays’ India and Maldives product portfolio has been updated to offer even more holiday ideas, accommodation and new tours in Delhi, Mumbai and the Maldives.

The new holiday guide features the latest holiday ideas to India and the Maldives, giving consultants the best information at their fingertips for their clients.

The previous product range covered and will still include Agra, Bangalore, Cheannai (Madras), Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Goa, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Khajuraho, Kochi (Cochin), Kolkata (Calcutta), Kottayam-Alleppey, Madurai, Mahabalipuran, Mumbai (Bombay), Udaipur, Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Varanasi as well as the introduction of Leh, Kathmandu and the Maldives. 2009 will see the introduction of new hotels and tours. These include Highlights of Northern India and Nepal, Golden Triangle and Lake City of Udaipur tour, South Traders and Indian Experience group tours, three new hotels in Maldives – each with its own island, one in Delhi and one in Mumbai.

Creative Holidays has tailored the Indian and Maldives product options to be flexible and as an independent touring product make it easy for clients. In conjunction with the product and tour operators, the client will have an unforgettable experience. This program offers an extensive range of things to do and see in India, covering all facets including history at every corner, people and customs, some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes, shopping and food allowing such diversity easy to sell to clients.

Andrew Yell, general manager, sales, product and marketing, Creative Holidays said, “Drawing on over 27 years experience in the Australian wholesale market we are pleased to be launching our third India program on the back of consistent growth year on year.

“This year, again, we have expanded and improved our program based on detailed destination research, experience, feedback and trends. It was these factors which led to us introducing new product and tours to our already extensive portfolio.

“As India appeals to such a broad range of travellers we have designed our program to equip agents with diverse holiday styles, so there is definitely something to suit different clients’ needs and desires; from dedicated sections on Mini Stays, Hotels, India Independent Tours, India Group Tours as well as Maldives holiday ideas.

“The continuation of group touring offers a more structured style of travel for clients. Alternatively, our independent touring options are an ideal place to start for those who are keen to really tailor their experience, as they can be taken as a stand alone, or you can build your clients their own itinerary. 

“We have also made designing holiday itineraries easier for agents with extra nights in cities easily added if required. Plus, in the most visited cities, like Agra and Delhi, our tours include additional sightseeing to enhance the experience, like a Sound and Light Show at the Red Fort in Delhi and sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal.

“With the exchange rate making India extremely good value for Australian travellers we predict forward growth to be very strong.

“During the summer we are seeing hill resorts like Shimla and Udhagamandalam increasing in popularity as an alternative to the heat in the north, and this is a good option for agents to consider when booking their clients’ trip.

“Of course, with the continuation of the popular Golden Triangle and Spiritual India tours we are expecting strong sales as these destinations really round out the India experience for travellers”.

As a SPECIAL BONUS, Lonely Planet is offering significant discounts on their range of travel guides to Creative Holidays’ customers, so if your clients wish to learn more about India and the Maldives, be sure to direct them to www.creativeholidays.com  where they can save 20 per cent on all full priced Lonely Planet guides.

A report by Michael Osborne