Indian tourism celebrated the achievements of those behind the travel and tourism industry at the maiden edition of India Travel Awards – East, held on October 10, 2014 at Novotel, Kolkata Hotel and Residences. The awards were graced by Tourism Minister of West Bengal, Mr. Bratya Basu and Minister of Tourism and Culture, Odisha, Mr. Ashok Chandra Panda, along with a list of distinguished personalities who came together, to acknowledge the contributions of the Best in the Travel and tourism industry in East India.
The awards were presented to achievers from different segments of the industry which included aviation, domestic and international tourism boards, hotels and resorts, travel agents, tour operators, technology partners etc from the eastern region of the country. While the award for Wall of Legends went to Mr. Jitendra Kumar Mohanty, Mr. Debjit Dutta received the Face of the Future Award Mr. J T Ramnani and Mr. Apurva Salarpuria were awarded the DDP Game Changer and Trailblazer respectively.
The winners of the awards were defined by a fair and unbiased selection process done through online voting and judgment by a panel of jury consisting of the travel industry’s luminaries. The total scores of the judges and the number of votes received by each nominee determined the final scores of the winners.
Beginning with South India, the awards moved on to its regional edition in West and now reached the East and will finally be followed by North India, culminating into the India Travel Awards Finale.
And the winners for India Travel Awards – East are…
SECTION 1
Wall of Legends – Jitendra Kumar Mohanty
· DDP Game Changer – J T Ramnani
· Trailblazer – Apurva Salarpuria
· Face of the Future – Debjit Dutta
SECTION 2
· Best International Tourism Board – Tourism Authority of Thailand
· Best Global Consolidation Services – Mystifly Consulting (India) Private Limited
· Best Luxury Resort – Welcom Heritage Denzong Regency
· Best Airline Domestic – Indigo (Interglobe Aviation Private Limited)
· Best Foreign Exchange Provider – Centrum Direct
· Best Global Distribution System (GDS) – Abacus
· Best Design and Debut Hotel – Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences
· Best Travel Insurance Provider – TrawellTag Cover-More
· Best Wildlife Resort – Sunderban Tiger Camp
· Best Cruise Travel Agent – Just Holidays Pvt. Ltd
· Fastest Growing Hotel Brand – Summit Hotels and Resorts
· Best Inbound Tour Operator – Clubside Tours & Travels
· Best MICE Operator – Incentives and Conference Planners
· Best Destination Management Company – Neptune Holidays Pvt. Ltd
· Best Debut Mid-Market Hotel – Hyatt Raipur
SECTION 3
Best Mountain Destination – West Bengal Tourism
· Best Luxury Tour Operator – Travel At Blue
· Best Travel Agency – Gainwell Travel and Leisure
· Best Luxury Hotel – Park Plaza Kolkata Ballygunge
· Best MICE Consolidator – Aaryan Leisure & Holidays Pvt. Ltd
· Best Travel Management Company – Meghdutam Travels Pvt. Ltd
· Best Business Hotel – The Peerless Inn, Kolkata
· Best Business Travel Agency – Discovery Holidays
· Best Corporate Incentive Tours Operator – Just Holidays Pvt. Ltd
· Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality – Swosti Group of Hotels
· Best Outbound Tour Operator – Club7 Holidays
· Best Leisure Tour Operator – NCS Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd
· Best Corporate Travel Agency – Travels and Rentals
· Best Emerging Travel Portal – Vayuseva.com
PARTNERS
· Partner State – West Bengal Tourism
· Hospitality Partner – Novotel Kolkata Hotel and Residences
· Chief Guest – India Travel Award
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