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Sky Is the Limit for Tourism in Bengal HRAEI MAGAZINE MYSTIC EAST ...nuggets galore vol 1 | Issue 1 | November - December 2014 COVER STORY SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR TOURISM IN BENGAL BEWITCHING MIZORAM: WHERE ANTHURIUMS BECKON TOURISTS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF EASTERN INDIA HRAEI SLASHES MEMBERSHIP FEES The new membership fee structure for hotels, restaurants and associates were worked out as follows at the second managing committee meeting of HRAEI. It was decided to slash membership fees by 50%. In addition, a 20% discount card (it was 15% earlier) was introduced for members. The committee cleared all 28 new membership applications after due diligence. HRAEI MEMBERSHIP FEES VALID UPTO 31.03.2015 Annual Legal Fund Service Tax Category Entrance Fee Total Grand Total Subscription @10% @12.36% HOTELS 10 TO 30 1500.00 4000.00 400.00 5900.00 729.00 6629.00 Rooms 31 to 60 1500.00 6000.00 600.00 8100.00 1001.00 9101.00 rooms 61 to 100 1500.00 8000.00 800.00 10300.00 1273.00 11573.00 rooms 100 to 150 1500.00 11000.00 1100.00 13600.00 1681.00 15281.00 rooms 151 and 1500.00 14000.00 1400.00 16900.00 2089.00 18989.00 above RESTAURANT 25 TO 100 1500.00 2500.00 250.00 4250.00 525.00 4775.00 Covers 101 and 1500.00 3500.00 350.00 5350.00 661.00 6011.00 above covers ASSOCIATES 1500.00 3000.00 300.00 4800.00 593.00 5393.00 Inside COVER STORY SKY IS THE LIMIT Several destinations are being developed as 22 eco tourism hubs in West Bengal HRAEI MEMBERSHIIP 2 FEES 34 Message from tourism minister, 5 West Bengal government HRAEI Committee POLICY FRAMEWORK Members for All you want to know about the NEIIPP, 10 2007 and the benefits available under 2014-15 the scheme MYSTIC EAST | 3 Inside 36 HRAEI events 38 SURVEY HOTEL CLASSIFICATION A complete list of classified hotels in A bird’s eye view of Mizoram’s 50 West Bengal and the north-eastern people, culture and its tourist state attractions EDITORIAL BOARD This issue of Mystic East contains 56 pages including SUDESH PODDAR, cover and back cover PRESIDENT, HRAEI NAVIN SUCHANTI, All information in HRAEI’s Mystic East magazine is derived from sources we TREASURER, HRAEI consider reliable and a sincere effort is made to report accurate information. The RAVINDRA KUMAR KASHUKA, publisher regrets that he cannot accept liability for error and omissions contained MANAGING COMMITTEE in this publication that might have crept in inadvertently. Similarly, opinions/views MEMBER, HRAEI expressed by third parties in abstract and/or in interviews are not necessarily shared by HRAEI magazine. However, we wish to advise our readers that one or more EDITOR recognised authorities may hold different views than those reported. Material used DHEER KUMAR KOTHARI in this publication is intended for information purpose only. Readers are advised to CHIEF DESIGNER seek specific advice before acting on information contained in this publication which BIPUL BHATTACHARJEE is provided for general use, and may not be appropriate for the readers’ particular circumstances. Contents of this publication are subject to copyright laws. No part of HRAEI’s Mystic East magazine or any part of the contents thereof may ‘Mystic East’ magazine is edited be reproduced, stored in retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the and published at Hotel and permission of the publication in writing. The same rule applies when there is a Restaurant Association of Eastern copyright or the article is taken from another publication. An exemption is hereby India office at 18A/1, Everest , 18th granted for the extract used for the purpose of fair review, provided two copies of the Floor, 46C, Chowringhee Road, same publication are sent to us for our records. Publications reproducing material Kolkata- 700 071; either in part or in whole, without permission could face legal action. The publisher Telephone- +91 33 2288-1742/43, assumes no responsibility for returning any material, solicited or unsolicited, nor is he 40035993. E-mail: hraei@airtelmail. responsible for material lost or damaged. in; [email protected] This publication is not meant to be an endorsement of any specific product or services Website: www.hraei.co.in offered. Printed at CDC Printers Private Lim- The publisher reserves the right to refuse, withdraw, amend or otherwise deal with all ited, No.45, Radha Nath Chowdhury advertisements without explanation. All advertisements must comply with Indian and Road, Tangra Industrial Estate-II, International Advertisements Code. The publisher will not be liable for any damage or Kolkata, West Bengal 700 015 loss caused by delayed publication, error or failure of an advertisement to appear. 4 | MYSTIC EAST November - December 2014 MYSTIC EAST | 5 MESSAGE 6 | MYSTIC EAST November - December 2014 MYSTIC EAST | 7 MESSAGE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear fellow members, which has been mailed to all members. During his recent visit to the Northeast, Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year to the Hon’ble Prime Minister had strongly everyone! emphasized the immense potential latent in this region, by acknowledging the Northeast t is with great excitement and delight, I as India’s “natural economic zone” and a present to all of you, the inaugural issue strategic gateway to Southeast Asia. There- I of ‘Mystic East’, a bimonthly magazine fore, it is vital that a facilitative measure from the HRAEI stable. On assuming the such as the NEIIPP should continue, so as responsibility of leading this august orga- to position the Northeast as a viable invest- nization as its President, I had identified ment destination as well as accomplish the two areas of immediate focus – expanding overarching goal of integrating this region the range of value-added services which with the mainstream national economy. I we provide to our esteemed members, and am confident of a satisfactory resolution of strengthening the Association’s thought the present impasse at the earliest. Sudesh Poddar leadership initiatives. The successful launch In 2015, we will have the distinct privi- President, HRAEI of our exclusive magazine is an embodiment lege of organizing and hosting the golden of this very commitment and fills a long-felt jubilee celebration of the prestigious FH- void. The magazine aims to keep our mem- RAI Annual Convention. Over the past five bers abreast of the developments in the hos- decades, the FHRAI Convention has come pitality industry and latest developments on to be regarded as the most eagerly awaited policy & regulatory issues including news event of the Indian hospitality industry. The and events, particularly from all the 13 50th FHRAI Convention is poised to draw member states of our association. together a galaxy of iconic and influential The year 2014 was The year 2014 was a challenging phase for leaders, including distinguished dignitaries the hospitality sector, on account of head- from the central and state governments, in- a challenging phase winds emanating from global geopolitical dustry stalwarts, policymakers, renowned for the hospitality and macroeconomic volatility. However, I global experts, inspiring entrepreneurs as sector, on account of am optimistic that the new year will bring well as eminent representatives from the a sustained turnaround in our industry’s media and civil society. The event will be headwinds emanating growth trail with eVisa/ TvoA scheme for an ideal showcase for our region’s abundant from global geopolitical international tourists and introduction natural beauty, rich heritage, vivid diversity and macroeconomic of the much-awaited GST constitutional and cast a spotlight on the lucrative invest- amendment bill in the parliament. ment opportunities, inherent in the region’s volatility. However, I The abrupt suspension of registration of dynamic hospitality sector. am optimistic that the new units under the North East Industrial new year will bring a & Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), Have a great year ahead! 2007 by the DIPP, has understandably led With warm regards, sustained turnaround to considerable anxiety and disappointment in our industry’s growth among entrepreneurs and potential inves- tors. On behalf of our industry, HRAEI is trail with eVisa/ TvoA actively pursuing the revocation of the sus- scheme for international pension with the Union Government at the tourists and introduction highest level. I had raised this matter in our meeting with Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble of the much-awaited Minister of Tourism, Government of India, GST constitutional who has assured us of his full support. We amendment bill in the have also submitted a detailed memoran- dum to Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble parliament Minister of Commerce & Industry for revo- Sudesh Poddar cation of the suspension orders, a copy of President, HRAEI 8 | MYSTIC EAST November - December 2014 SECRETARY’S MESSAGE he economies of the north-eastern SAARC that trade facilitation at the states have assumed an entirely border will be streamlined by simpli- T new dimension with the emer- fying procedures, upgrading facilities, gence of cross border trade opportuni- establishing common standards and ties as a result of the Centre’s ‘Look East’ reducing paper work. policy. Economic integration among Our PM struck the right chord when nations is today a necessity as it ensures he said: “Our relations become stronger development and social welfare through when we connect the lives of the ordi- poverty alleviation and generation of nary citizens of our countries.” What employment in the region. is most reassuring is the government’s Since the NDA government came to commitment to promote tourism in the power in May this year, the government region by leveraging the shared heritage has taken several initiatives to promote and diversity of SAARC member coun- economic cooperation with ASEAN and tries. other neighbouring countries through If we are firm in our commitment and the gateway of the north-east, particular- resolve to further cross border trade Pranav Singh ly with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and from NER, then sky is the limit and the Secretary, HRAEI Myanmar.
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