Two new Indian cities in Emirtes holidays profile

Bangalore, May 29 (UNI) Bangalore and Kolkota have been included in the new edition of a World of Choice Brochures for 2007-08 unveiled by Emirates Holidays.

In its 17th year, the latest Emirates Holidays brochures feature the largest-ever range of holidays in four volumes covering -- the Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean; Europe and The Americas; Asia and Australasia; and the brand-new Dubai and the Emirates.

On offer were flexible, affordable and quality holidays to more than 120 stunning leisure destinations in 39 countries and a choice of more than 1,000 accommodation options.

In all, nearly 400,000 brochures would be distributed through travel agents in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia, to thousands of potential travellers, according to an emirates release.

The Asia and Australasia brochure introduces two new Indian cities - Kolkata and Bangalore. Termed as the City of Gardens, Bangalore finds eminence in the brochure.

Bangalore's many tourist attractions, including the heritage structures of Bangalore Palace and Fort, the Bull Temple, Jumma Masjid, Vidhana Soudha, The Government Museum, Tipu's Palace and Lal Bagh Gardens, that render character to this beautiful city, have found place in this brochure. Must-buy local handicrafts made of sandalwood and rose wood, gold, jewellery and silk were also mentioned, as were the city's famous hotels.

Mr Pradeep Suvarna, Emirates' Sales Manager - Karnataka said in the release, ''Bangalore - the Silicon Valley of India attracts corporates from across the world on duty travel. International tourists can find here a rocking lifestyle among a business twist, together with the eternally rich heritage and tradition. The World of Choice brochure takes the city's fusion theme to a global audience, and this is bound to boost tourist arrivals''.

Bangalore together with New Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Agra, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Kolkata comprise the India section of the brochure.

The top 12 destinations on Emirates Holidays' network in passenger numbers were UAE, Malaysia, Thailand, Germany, UK, Mauritius, Maldives, Egypt, Singapore, France, India and Australia.

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