As per the past practice this year also with the kind support and blessings of all the members, Indian
Tourism Congress is going to host its Second International Conference in Dubai.
You might have sent your abstract after receiving the first announcement of the Second International
Conference. In fact since last few days we were working hard for finalizing the best deal to visit Dubai.
After a lot of discussions and negotiations we have landed on the best deal. I hope you all would enjoy the
visit and this conference would be beneficial for the entire tourism academia. The details of the conference
( tour details) are following.
10 Sept Departure Delhi – Dubai
(Fri) Departure IGI Apt New Delhi for Dubai (via Muscat) by WY-244 (Oman Air) at 1610 hrs. Arrive Muscat at
1750 hrs and connect with flight to Dubai by WY-611 at 2030 hrs. Arrive Dubai Int’l Airport at 2140 hrs and
transfer to Hotel Rush Inn. Overnight at Hotel.
11 Sept Dubai Conference / City Tour
(Sat) After breakfast at the Hotel transfer to the nearby Imperial Suites Hotel for first ½ day Conference
Inauguration followed by morning session. After lunch at the Imperial Suites we proceed on an afternoon City
Tour of New and Old Dubai.
Dubai City Tour – The group departs for a tour of Dubai. Experience the Traditional, Modern and Futuristic
Dubai! We start the tour with a brief photo stop at the stunning Burj Al Arab. This magnificent all-suite
hotel rises spectacularly out of the Azure blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Standing 321mtrs high, the hotel
is designed to resemble a billowing sail.
Dubai has undertaken a host of new projects aimed at developing the destination and improving the lifestyle
of the city. We take the guests on a drive past all the new projects and developments in the destination
such as the Dubai Marina. Jumeirah Beach Residence and Palm Jumeirah.
After the drive we head into the city of Dubai directly to the creek from where we start a tour of
Traditional Dubai. We drive past the Creek and the oldest part of the city, Bastakiya – the old wind tower
houses with their splendid architecture. Our tour rounds off with a stop at the brilliantly illuminated
“Gold Souk” where more than 200 gold shops display dazzling jewelery varying from traditional to the latest
designs at amazingly affordable prices.
Evening option to enjoy the fabulous Dhow Cruise along the Dubai Creek with Dinner. Return and overnight at
the Hotel.
12 Sept Dubai Conference
(Sun) After breakfast at the Hotel transfer to the nearby Imperial Suites Hotel for second ½ day Conference
session. After lunch at the Imperial Suites we return to the Hotel. Optional Desert Safari followed by
Dinner and Belly Dancing. Return and overnight at the Hotel.
13 Sept Departure Dubai
(Mon) After breakfast at the Hotel day free at leisure to visit “Gold Souk” and other shopping Malls for
last day shopping. Evening transfer to Dubai Int’l airport for return flight to New Delhi by WY-612 at 2230
hrs. Arrive Muscat at 2335 hrs and connect for flight to New Delhi by WY-241 at 0120 hrs (14 Sept). Arrive
IGI Int’l Airport New Delhi at 0550 hrs.Tour Ends
Dhow Cruise Dinner – 1930 Hrs
Dhow cruise is an exciting cultural and dining evening tour in Dubai. The Dhow cruise is intertwined
with a small sightseeing which makes it a memorable tour for Dubai. As the cruise sails along the
Dubai creek, the guests can see the major Dubai landmarks as well as the past and present
architecture of the area, which is brought to its full beauty during this time. This unforgettable
evening cruise includes a buffet dinner with a variety of dishes either continental or oriental
cuisine and vegetarian and non-vegetarian, along with soft drinks and traditional coffee. Alcohol
and mineral water available. (Cost per person – Rs 1150)
Desert Safari with Barbecue Dinner and Belly Dance – 1530 Hrs No visit would be complete without a
trip into the desert. The Desert Challenge offers a taste of the true heartland of Arabia.
Experience the magnificence and harmony of the desert in our comfortable 4WD vehicles. Late
afternoon the group will arrive at the edge of the desert to enjoy some exciting “Dune Bashing”.
Dune bashing is literally bashing the dunes with the thrill of going up and down them, which
provokes shrieks of laughter and is full of excitement. Feel the silence of the Desert while
watching the stunning vista of endless dunes & the magical desert sunset. At dusk, flame torches
will be lit creating a surreal ambience. (Cost per person – Rs 950)
Institute of Tourism Studies (I.T.S.) is a premiere institute providing high-quality education in
the field of tourism management and providing consultancy to the industry. The Institute was
established in the year 1994 under the flagship of the University of Lucknow. Equipped with a
fraternity of young as well as experienced professionals, the Institute is churning out enthusiastic
and efficient young professionals every year to serve the ever-growing tourism industry; the
industry, which is poised to be numero uno in the 21st century. Fourteen dynamic batches of “Masters
of Tourism Management (M.T.M.)” and Nine bathes each of Bachelor of Tourism Administration (BTA) and
Post Graduate Diploma in Travel Management (PGDTM) are already serving the industry in high
recognition. With the approval of the UGC, from this session onwards the MTM programme shall be
upgraded to Master of Business Administration- Tourism (MBA- Tourism) and from session 2010-2011
Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) and BTA programme shall be upgraded as Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA¬Tourism). In the session 2006-07 Institute launched a new Programme Diploma in
International Airlines Ticketing & CRS and session 2010-2011 the institute introduces two new
programmes i.e. Master of Event Management (MEM) and Diploma in Food Production (DFP).The last
sixteen years have seen the Institute grow steadily in terms of quality education and competent
faculty. Today, the Institute enjoys a high degree of repute by esteemed organisations of the
tourism industry, financial support from the U.G.C. and Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India for
conducive atmosphere of professional education.
Currently, the Institute is flourishing on an independent campus in the Lucknow University 2nd
Campus premises and provides the state of art facilities to its students that include a rich library
with an exhaustive collection of books, audio-visual aids etc. Regular seminars, symposia,
workshops, case studies, trade fair, cultural events etc. are a part of various activities organised
by the Institute to give the students an in depth exposure and enhance their personality.
OUR HOTEL
HOTEL RUSH INN – BUR DUBAI
PACKAGE COST – Per person on twin sharing (for min 50 persons)
Note: Tips for Dvr, Guide and at Hotel & Restaurants will be decided by the Group and given centrally.
ADVANCE – Rs 10,000 per person in favour of “COLONELS WORLDWIDE” at the time of registering not
later then 20 July 2010.
NOTE : THE ADVANCE AMOUNT IS NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE – Rs 20,000 in favour of “COLONELS WORLDWIDE” by 09 Aug 2010
Name – COLONELS WORLDWIDE
Bank – Indian Overseas Bank
Branch – Sector 37, NOIDA – 201301
IFCS Code – IOBA0001445
MICR Code – 110020037
Account No – 144502000001674
