October 22, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 3 Comments
London, 18 October 2010 – Southall Travel, one of the leading travel agencies in the country, has been listed in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 list of the UK’s most successful mid-market private companies. The Sixth Annual Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 awards dinner was held at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London on the night of 14th October and was attended by owners and directors of country’s leading mid-market private companies. The sixth annual Top Track 250 league table supplement was published in The Sunday Times on 17 October 2010 with HSBC as the title sponsor.
Southall Travel Featured in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 League TableThe award was received by Mr. Jaymin Borkhatria, Director of Sales for Southall Travel Ltd.
Showing up amongst some of the most well known mid-market brands, Southall Travel is the only travel agency in the UK to be included in the influential league table. The agency recorded astounding sales of £203.1 million for the year ending March 2010 and was ranked at 148th place.
Mr. Kuljinder Bahia, Managing Director of Southall Travel’s expressed his pleasure with the listing. “This is the first time we’ve been ranked in the Top Track 250 and I’m extremely proud to be the only travel agent to make the list,” he said.
Mr Bahia commended the entire team of Southall Travel and applauded their fruitful efforts. “Trading conditions have been difficult this year for the whole industry but we have a talented team in place and we have worked hard to innovate through online marketing, new technology, broadening our product range and call centre productivity.” Mr Bahia stated.
“The listing is a great accolade for us and something we can use within our own marketing. We sit alongside some leading brands such as Harrods and Weetabix but also other outstanding businesses in their field.” he said on the occasion.
Expressing his gratitude towards the agency’s suppliers and customers, Mr. Bahia observed, “I’m thankful for our strong relationship with our suppliers and to our customers, many of whom book with us time and time again.”
It must be noted that Southall Travel was also listed in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list in the year 2005.
Official website: http:www.southalltravel.co.uk
June 8, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 15 Comments
Sri Lanka, one of the favourite destinations for British and American tourists is all set to bundle away the signs of shells that tore peace on the island for sometime. After massive unrest the region seems to have calmed down and in the last quarter there has been a rise in tourists by 50%.
Violence and terrorism always affect normal life and tourism had fallen not only in Sri Lanka but also in its neighbouring country, Thailand, where it fell almost by a range of 30% to 50% due to the recent protests. However, it is expected that tourism will rise in Asia and people will tour to places where peace prevails. At the Travel and Tourism Summit in Beijing, Bill Marriott corroborated the view that there would be growth in tourism in Asia.
At present, Sri Lanka earns USD 400 million annually from tourism and intends to earn USD 1000 million by 2015. It also expects an increase in tourists from 500,000 to 2.5 million. It’s but natural that the future will see a number of affordable airlines operating flights to Sri Lanka.
Employment and tourism go hand in hand as tourism employs 235 m people across the globe. The Chinese Government has made Tourism as one of its priority sectors for support and the Sri Lankan Government is logically encouraging tourism.
Having fought home grown terrorism successfully, Sri Lanka is making tremendous efforts to boost tourism and will launch a new programme, ‘Travel Sri Lanka’, to promote the country around the world.
As consumption in China is growing by 15%-20%, the Chinese globe trotters are expected to explore the world. So Sri Lanka is trying hard to draw the attention of Chinese tourists. Sri Lanka saw 70 percent rise in Chinese tourists last winter.
The country is expecting an increased number of flights to Colombo which is the international face of the country and has the country’s only international airport. The country’s national carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines is the preferred airline for many to book cheap flights to Sri Lanka.
March 24, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 0 Comments
Having phone numbers of emergency services like ambulance, police is indispensable. In case you are the victim of a crime like theft, pick-pocketing, chain snatching report it immediately to the police. The police report would be mandatory if you desire to claim reimbursement from your insurer.
If the prospect of going to a police station seems intimidating, try and contact your embassy or consulate and ask them for assistance. They will not only help you in registering a police complaint but will also notify your family about the mishap.
If you have managed to procure cheap air tickets to your destination then taking care of the above pointers would ensure a safe, secure and comfortable journey.
March 21, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 0 Comments
Avoid travelling to high-risk countries that are ridden by strife and violence. Obtain exhaustive and up to date information about the destination you intend to travel to. If there are reports of protest, labour unrest, and civil disturbance: STAY AWAY; you never know when these things turn violent and ugly.
Have a first-aid kit handy with all necessary supplies like antiseptic ointments, germicidals, band aids, antihistamines, analgesics and anti-diarrheal medication. In the event of a sudden injury or assault go to the nearest clinic to get immediate first aid. You always have the option to shift to a hospital patronized by your insurer, once your condition gets stable.
March 20, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 0 Comments
Don’t fail to carry copies of your identity documents and details of your insurance policies. Carry a SIM card with a global roaming facility activated before hand. Often travellers get stranded as soon as they come out of the airport only to find that their phone is not working in the destination country. Memorize the toll free phone number of your debit card /ATM card issuer so that you can file a complaint immediately if it gets lost, stolen or fails to work.
I personally find saving my credit card number with its expiry date and CVV code in my mobile to be immensely beneficial which I can use at any point of time if I want my card blocked or require any information from your bank over the phone. Although, banks advise against noting all such information in writing at one place but this really helps as I carry numerous cards!
March 17, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 1 Comment
Frequent Air Travellers would confirm the veracity of this statement and how precise it seems especially on a foreign trip. Preparation is the key, while embarking on an overseas vacation. Carry money wisely and that too as a mix of cash, credit cards and travellers cheques. There’s nothing more frustrating than being stranded in a foreign country with all your money gone. Keep a scanned copy of your vital travel documents like passport, visa, driving license, return ticket and store them online in a password protected folder. Even if your luggage gets misplaced and your vital documents get lost you can always retrieve them to avoid any problems at immigration counters.
February 9, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 2 Comments
Richly steeped in Hindu, Islamic, and British Colonial history, Ahmedabad awaits its discovery as the next big tourist hot spot. Spend a day at the tranquil Sabarmati Ashram among Gandhi memorabilia and you will find that the ambience slowly overwhelms your senses. A welcome break from the nostalgia evoking Sabarmati Ashram would be to take a trip to the placid old artificial Kankaria Lake complete with a mesmerising Island housing a summer palace. An open air theatre, boat club, aquarium, and zoo add to the lake’s charm and attract hordes of tourists.
To delve into an exotic display of textiles and artefacts head to Calico Textile Museum, the country’s number one textile museum.
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One can also check out stately Islamic architectural brilliance by exploring the awe inspiring Bhadra fort famed for its legendary Teen Darwaza and the captivating Bhadrakali temple. Another stunner is the seductively beautiful Juma Masjid, a piece of wonder in yellow sandstone. For a unique experience, visit the Sidi Bashir mosque and shake its pillars with your hands. This unsolved phenomenon has led to its pillars being called Jhulta Minar (Swaying Pillar).
The shopping scene is a lively bustle, while the spicy Gujarati cuisine has to be sampled to be believed. Many airlines operate cheap flights to Ahmedabad, making it an easily reachable destination. Try visiting during the festival of Makar Sakraniti, and you will find that the sky is a colourful canopy of kites.
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January 23, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 2 Comments
The fabled land of India, with its teeming wonders, stuns even the most jaded traveller. Discover India’s erstwhile royalty by living like a Maharaja for a week aboard the heritage train, ‘palace on wheels’, while you explore the golden triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
Delhi alone brims with attractions. To sample authentic spicy Indian cuisine, you can treat yourself at the small highway eateries called Dhabas on the outskirts. If the hygiene looks unappealing, head to the ‘Dhaba’ restaurant in The Claridges hotel of Connaught Place. Here you will relish the same scrumptious meal and a rustic dhaba like ambience in sparklingly clean five star atmosphere.
Take out a couple of days for exploring the walled city of Old Delhi, the magnificent Red Fort and Old Fort, the awe inspiring Jama Masjid, the grand Qutb Minar complex, or pay homage to stately colonial architecture at the Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate. There are numerous other hot spots like the serene Lodhi Gardens, Humayun’s Tomb, and Lotus Temple. For a slice of India’s post colonial history head to the Indira Gandhi Memorial, a tribute to Indira Gandhi (the Margaret Thatcher of India).
If desert life intrigues you, take a camel safari across the Thar. For a dose of jungle life, step into one of the many national parks and sanctuaries and experience the unparalleled thrill of exploring the jungles on Elephant back. Not to be missed is the boat safari in Sunderbans National Park, located in the world’ largest delta.
Relive colonial days in a sprawling Raj era bungalow amid the vast tea gardens of West Bengal or Assam. Be it Goa’s pristine beaches, South India’s temples, the much acclaimed white water rafting in Rishikesh, or the enchantingly beautiful hill destinations, you will be spoilt for choice in selecting add-on attractions, when you tour India. Just book your flights to India with add-on offers and enjoy holidays in India.
January 23, 2010 - Posted by cheaptkt - 0 Comments
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