The successful Goa International Travel Mart 2014

Last April 2-4, 2014, Travelife Magazine, the leading travel and lifestyle magazine, participated in the 3rd and biggest edition of Goa International Travel Mart in Goa, India.

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The grandest B2B event in Goa was officially launched with an elaborate opening night ceremony at the beautiful Goa Marriot Resort & Spa overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Local dignitaries and over 275 hosted buyers and media from over 30 countries were present in this grand event.

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Travelife Magazine general manager Gel Bayona wrote, from Goa:

"We were treated to cocktails, gastronomic Indian cuisine, and of course some Bollywood music and dancing with our new local and foreign friends. It was indeed a fun and interactive night while getting to know more about Goa and what it can offer.    

The next day, the Goa International Travel Mart (GITM) was officially inaugurated at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium took place the next day. 

That’s where the Governor of Goa, H.E. Shri Bharat Vir Wanchoo, and Principal Secretary of Tourism Shri RK Srivastava IAS invited guests."

TRAVELIFE MAGAZINE:

REPRESENTING SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH PRIDE

Travelife General Manager Gel Bayona
being interviewed for Indian television

Travelife Magazine was there to represent Asia. In the process we dicovered the wonderful destination of Goa. 

With a unique blend of East and West and its unmistakeable Portuguese influence, Goa is truly an exotic destination -- and we're going to be sharing some of what we experienced in upcoming issues of Travelife Magazine.

Travelife Magazine general manager Gel Bayona added, from Goa:

"One thing that struck us was how they wanted Goa to be a premier investment and tourist destination from an ecologically friendly viewpoint. They want tourists to visit, and to take care and be responsible of Goa too.

We think this is important, especially for a place to stay as beautiful and as pristine. We had an incredible time getting to know Goa in India -- a land of contrasts, rich history, and colors.

Goa is definitely a must-visit, especially for people who are constantly looking for a never ending and never-endingly eventful Travelife."

Great service on the way to Mumbai onboard Malaysia Airlines

TRAVELIFE Magazine recently attended the 4th Goa International Travel Mart as one of the few representatives from Southeast Asia.

REPORT FROM INDIA

Travelife General Manager Gel Bayona sent this initial report from India:

"Last April 1, 2014, we visited the beautiful province of Goa in India.

We flew in via Malaysia Airlines 777 from Manila to Kuala Lumpur and then from Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai.

It was a long day spent on a series of flights, but we were treated so well that we hardly noticed the time. The staff’s attentiveness, professionalism, and personalized treatment were wonderful.

GREAT FOOD ONBOARD

Onboard, we were pampered with superb service and a wide array of both Malaysian and Indian cuisine.

We also enjoyed an extensive selection of wines and other beverages including our personal favorite, guava juice.

There was even a food cart consisting of all-you-could-eat lamb and chicken satay with peanut sauce and some vegetables on sticks.

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN

Of course, we couldn’t resist watching a number of updated and classic movie collections.

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We enjoyed some good food, great movies, superb service, and a relaxing sleep on their state-of-the-art seating with varying reclining positions.

It was a very long flight from Manila to Mumbai, and then to Goa, but we enjoyed it immensely onboard the Malaysia Airlines 777."