IHHA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET

IHHA Executive Committee Meet @ INDeco Hotels Swamimalai
Chairman Maharaja of Jodhpur H H Gajsinghji

The Hindu on 10/03/2012

PROGRAMME OF IHHA EX. MEET AT Swamimalai / H H GAJSINGHJI

26^th Feb.	01.05 P.M.	BAPJI Arrives Chennai.(Jet Airways 9w 2052 at 13:05) welcome by Steve Borgia, Sridhar, rajaram,chandini steve.
	04.00 P.M. 05.00 P.M 06.15 P.M	Meeting with Mayor of Chennai. (Bapji, Sundar singh, Ajith, Steve,Gaj Singh) Return To Taj for freshening up and Meeting with Hindu reporter. Krithika Reddy with photographer.(mob:09444057979) leave for music academy
	06.30 P.M. 08.30 P.M.	Bapji inaugurates AIKYA 2012 AT Music Academy. Bapji attends Talera family wedding at HYATT. Bapji attends Mr. Dada’s dinner.
		Overnight stay at Taj Coromandel, Chennai.
		OPTION:
27^th Feb. 2012	08.30 A. M 9.00 A.M 10.30 A.M 11.15 A.M	Interview with Indian Express reporter Shyam travel with Bapji to Global Adjustments Jaya TV interview recording at Global Adjustments .(Sunil: 09840075212) honour and decorate the brave lady fire officer who put off fire at Khalsa Mahal.Samhita Ravichandran(0944596006) will recieve honours in absentia Priya Ravichandran still recovering from injuries in hospital. (Ranjini Manian: 09841095001). leave global adjustments for the airport
	12.55 P.M.	Depart for Trichy by Jet Airways. Jet Connect (9W 2387).
	01.40 P.M.	Arrive Trichy. Depart to Swamimalai by surface.
	3.00 P.M 4.00 P.M to 6.00P.M	Enroute visit Tanjore Tea with Prince Babaji Rajah Bhonsle Visit Tanjore Brahadeeshwara temple , Palace & Saraswathi Mahal Library.

	6.00 P.M 7.00 P.M 8.00 P.M	Depart for Swamimalai by Surface Arrive at Indeco Swamimalai Entertainment & Dinner at pathway
		Overnight stay at Swamimalai

28^th Feb. 2012	10.30 A.M 6.30 P.M	IHHA Executive Committee Meeting. Special Invitees attend. Sit down Lunch at restaurant. AFTERNOON SIGHTSEEING OPTIONS: Visit 11^th century Darasuram Temple. School of Iconography. Visit Vaitheeswaran temple .Palmistry. Man & Tree Book release, Followed by Entertainment/Dinner.Other heritage hotel guests join. Night Halt at INDeco Hotels Swamimalai.

29^th Feb 2012	8.00 A.M 9.00 A.M 12.00 P.M 1.00 TO 2.00 2.30 P.M 4.00 PM 8.30 P.M	Breakfast Depart for Chettinad by Surface Reach , relax & refresh at jose’s VISALAM. Sightseeing at Chettinad. 7 Karaikudi Traditional Chettinad Lunch AT BANGALA.Kraikudi. Depart for Salem .(4 HOURS ON ROAD) Some members stay at chettinad to return home from Madurai. Dinner at Salem.(Residence of Mr. Prakash, Director of Indeco Lake Forest) Reach Yercaud, The Lake Forest Hotel. (A Hill Station, 45 mins drive)
1^st March 2012		At Yercaud Visit Plantation.(Mr.Rajes).Relax.
2^nd March 2012		Depart for Coimbatore by surface Some members leave to Chennai/Bangalore.

IHHA MEMBERS ATTENDING THE MEETING ON 28^TH FEBRUARY (movement master sheet)

Name	Landing Chennai	Stay in chennai	Flt.to Trichy	Tanjore tour	Swamimalai	Chettinad tour	Yercaud/Salem	Return Delhi/Rajasthan	remarks
HH Jodhpur	Jet Airways 9w 2052 on 26^th at 13:05	Taj Coromandel	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	yes	yes	Taxi arranged to Coimbatore AI 658 at 3.00 P.M. for Delhi	Will be driven all through from Tanjore to Yercaud by Mr.Prakash
Mr.Sunder Singh	AI 801 at 19:25 on 25^th feb	Own arrangements	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	yes	yes	Taxi arranged to banglore on 2^nd march
Mr/s.Randhir Vikram Singh	Indigo 6e 238 arriving 2:10pm on 26^th feb	Taj, fish cove	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	yes	yes	Taxi arranged to Madurai on 2^nd march For Mrs.Manjul 5^th and 6^th darshan at Tirupathi, 6^th and 7^th at mahabs
Mr/s.Suresh Talera	6e 302 on 26^th feb at 15:00	Hyatt regency	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	Yes/ own car	yes	Own taxi ,29^th morning
Mr/s. Joerg Drechsel +919995544777	Direct to Tanjore on 26th	n/a	n/a	yes	yes	yes	no	Own car
Mr/s. Gaj singh	Indigo 6e 238, 26^th feb at 2:10pm Taxi arranged	mahabalipuram	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	yes	yes	Indigo, 6E 294 from Coimbatore on 2^nd march taxi arranged
Mr/s. Ajit Sukhija	Spice jet 3226 on 25^th feb –taxi arranged	Madras club	Jetlite 3387	yes	yes	yes	yes	Departing to banglore on 2^nd Taxi requirements will be given
Mr/s. Vijay Lal	27^th transit to trichy	n/a	Jet airways 9w 2387 at 12:55pm	yes	yes	Night in chettinad- depart for madurai on 30th	no	n/a

OTHER ATTENDEES FROM THE REGION (contacts) (non-ihha members)

MEETING AND DINNER

1. Babaji Raja Bhonsle Prince of Tanjore-09443351486, tnjpalace@gmail.com

2. Mr.Sundar owner of SMTT(sri meenakshi tours and travels)- 09444050606,sundar@smtt.com

3. Mr.Meyyappan owner of the Bangla, Chettinad-09444314719, thebangla@gmail.com, bangla@airtelmail.in

4. Mr.Prakash Rathnam, director of Indeco Lake Forest hotel, prospective IHHA member-9443330232, rpindiana@gmail.com

5. Mr.Ranvir Shah,Chairman, Mangal heritage, Kumbakonam-09840022747, ranvirshah@hotmail.com

DINNER ONLY

1. Mrs.Latha, Managing Director,Hotel Paradise, Kumbakonum-9943311354, latharaman@yahoo.com

2. Mr.Badhrinath,General Manager, Hotel Paradise, Kumbakonum-9943311353

3. Mr.Subbu,Managing Director, Hotel mantra, Veppathur-9841288000, subbu@matraveppathur.com

4. Mr.Vasu, Managing Director,Hotel Sangam, Kumbakonum- 9843056021, vasusangam@gmail.com

5. Mr. K.Baskaran, IAS, Collector of Tanjore-04362 - 230201, 230102, 230627, collrtnj@nic.in

6. Mr. Karunakar .K. Menon, IRAS Director of South zone cultural centre- 044 - 24520836 dd@kalakshetra.in

7. Mr. Uday Kumar Samuel, creator of Sinnadurai heritage , Murugappa group, Valparai in Aanamalai hills

PROBABLES

1. Natrajan, Tanjore-09443159292

Coordinators

1. K. Sridhar, General Manager, Indeco Mahabalipuram -09445021742, gm-im@indecohotels.com

2. Paneer.S.Pillai, Operations Manager, Indeco Swamimalai-09444410389, swamimalai@indecohotels.com

3. Gopi Vishwanath, General Manager, Lake Forest, Yercaud- 09444028132, lakeforest@indecohotels.com

4. Chandini steve, Indeco leisure hotels- 09445021743, Chandini@indecohotels.com

5. Raj, head office-09445393134, ho@indecohotels.com

6. Senthilnathan, General Manager, Germanus Madurai—09500969678,germanus@eth.net

7. Ali travels-09840039472, vvstravels@gmail.com

8. SMTT(sri meenakshi tours and travels)-09444050606,sundar@smtt.com

DRAFTS OF LETTERS AWAITING CHAIRMAN'S APPROVAL

LETTERS BEING GIVEN TO THE CHIEF MINISTER

The Honorable Chief Minister 26^th day of February 2012

Government of Tamil Nadu.

Fort St. George

Chennai-60001

Respected Chief Minster,

SUBJECT: UNESCO Heritage site nomination.

Salutations. I write to you as Chairman of the Indian Heritage Hotels Association.

Indian Heritage Hotels Association is extremely thankful to you for consenting to meet us.

We applaud the momentum in the growth of Tamil Nadu under your leadership. We would be very grateful if you could kindly consider a humble request that we are placing before you.

It would be a great historical pride if the Government of Tamil Nadu proposes UNESCO Heritage Site Nomination for Fort St. George and Chettinad.

While some heritage buildings in Tamil Nadu have been restored , several ancient buildings of the past century lie dilapidated and require immediate attention. Tamil Nadu which is historically enriched with Palaces, Indo-British Mansions, Temples having exquisite stone works and carvings and exemplary traditions are facing the threat of losing these monuments for want of timely restoration.

Fort St.George is the first English fortress in India, founded in 1644. The construction of the Fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activities. The St. Mary's Church inside Fort St George is the oldest Anglican church in India. It was built between 1678 and 1680. The tombstones in its graveyard are the oldest in India. This ancient prayer house solemnized the marriages of Robert Clive, and Governor Elihu Yale who later became the first benefactor of Yale University in the United States. The church is popularly known as the 'Westminster Abbey of the East'. This great Fort surely awaits the honor of being recognized as an UNESCO Heritage Monument.

Chettinad, the land of the Chettiar community, was once part of the ancient Pandya Kingdom. The Chettiars occupied 96 villages. Most of the Chettinad mansions are treasure troves that mirror the passion for art and craft in these ‘Nagarathars’.

The 96 Chettinad Villages today have shrunk to 75 in number. The Chettinad Bungalows which are mostly kept locked come back to life only when their owners visit them to perform their marriages and other traditional functions and rituals. While bits and pieces of this great heritage have stood the test of time, progress – has left its mark too. Homes, lifestyle, traditional foods, handicrafts, artifacts and embellishments are becoming obsolete.

The growth in the villages through new generations have transformed them into busy commercial centers whereby modern structures have replaced some of the proud ancient architecture thereby ruining their distinctiveness. Tons of these heritage materials leave Chettinad in containers every day to destinations far and wide. Chettinad pillars and stain-glasses have become a must in modern architecture world-wide. Our focus here is to restore and re-establish the Chettinad Heritage before it vanishes in course of time.

IHHA commends the action taken by Honorable Chief Minister in preserving Tamil Nadu’s heritage and will extend its unrelenting support in continuing to do so against all odds.

Among others, Chettinad and Fort St. George are not only vital but also unique Heritage. We request you to kindly consider nominating these two sites for UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES for future generations and protect them from vandalism, demolition and modern structural errors.

Madam Chief Minister, the nation admires you for placing the blueprint of Tamil Nadu at the top. Our recommendation of these two heritage sites and those that would follow is to augment your efforts in this noble cause which would enhance not only the tourism potential of the State but also its reputation globally. We sincerely hope that our humble request will be taken into consideration by the Honorable Chief Minister with UNESCO World Heritage Matters under Ministry Of Culture, Government of India. Madam, needless to bring to your kind attention that the current Chairman of UNESCO [heritage matters] Mr. Sujith Bannerjee is a great admirer of Tamil Nadu and the 7 member committee includes Mr. Steve Borgia from your State as well. Madam, we assure you that The Indian Heritage Hotel Association will extend their assistance to the State administration and also involve similar international missions and organizations like ICOMOS, UNESCO, Intach etc in monitoring and restoring the heritage monuments of Tamil Nadu.

Our good wishes and sincere prayers for all your endeavors to make Tamil Nadu INDIA’S MOST ADMIRED STATE.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

GAJSINGH

MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR

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The Honorable Chief Minister 26^th day of February 2012

Government of Tamil Nadu

Fort St .George

Chennai

Respected Madam Chief Minister,

Sub: Restoration of Khalsa Mahal.

I am a great admirer of Tamil Nadu for two good reasons. One is undoubtedly your undaunted leadership and the other is the proud heritage of Tamil Nadu.

Khalsa Mahal is a unique and rich heritage existing for over two centuries. It is very unfortunate that the fire outbreak some time ago has destroyed part of it. I commend your action in appointing a committee to assess the probability of its restoration. I gather that the committee has recommended part of the building to be restored and the rest be restructured. I request you to kindly consider restoring the entire Mahal. The University Centenary Hall, the Royapuram railway station and Connemara public library ,as you are kindly aware are classic examples of heritage buildings that have been completely restored.Madam, it will certainly be another feather in your cap if it is restored. With the aid of expert workforce in the said field and heritage enthusiasts, it is an accomplishment that you especially can surely make. I would like to offer any assistance along with the Indian heritage hotels association that may be required for restoring the Khalsa Mahal.

It would give me immense pleasure if you could kindly consider my humble request.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

GAJSINGH

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The Honorable Chief Minister,

Government of Tamil Nadu. 26^thday of February 2012.

Fort St. George.

Chennai-60001

Respected Chief Minster,

SUBJECT: Support to Heritage Hotels and Museums in Tamil Nadu.

Indian Heritage Hotels Association is extremely thankful to you Madam for consenting to meet us.

We applaud the momentum in the growth of Tamil Nadu under your leadership. We would be very grateful if you could kindly consider a humble request that we are placing before you.

We have seen the importance that you have given to the tourism sector of Tamil Nadu and its development. As the Honorable Chief Minister is well aware, there is a global awakening leading to a demand for Heritage and Eco Tourism. In this regard, Tamil Nadu is a very promising destination. It can easily emerge as the Southern Gateway of India. The State has the potential to have as many heritage hotels as the state of Rajasthan. One major reason for this boom in Rajasthan was primarily the tax sobs and the subsidies given by the Rajasthan Government to boost heritage tourism - especially heritage and eco tourism in remote/ rural areas.

In the interest of the State and Tourism, the Indian Heritage Hotel Association would be grateful to you if you could kindly consider the following:

1.Total exemption of property tax when certified and classified Heritage Hotel by Government of India.

2.Exemption of luxury tax for the first ten years of operation after classification.

3. Subsidy of 25% of the approved project cost to be paid within one year of the commencement of hotel operations.

4.Reimburse 50% of the total labor cost paid as daily wages to local masons, technicians and artisans etc.

5.Free BAR LICENCE for the first three years of operations after classification.

6.Upto 3 vehicles of the company with free life tax as far as owned by the company of the heritage hotel.

On behalf of all Heritage Hoteliers I place these requests for your kind consideration.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

GAJSINGH

MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR

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LETTER BEING GIVEN TO THE MAYOR OF CHENNAI

26/02/2012

The Worshipful Mayor,

Corporation of Chennai

Rippon Buildings.

CHENNAI-600003

Sir,

Sub: Heriatge Monuments and Heriatge Tourism in Tamil Nadu.

Salutations. With the aim to revive the rich culture and tradition of India, the Indian Heritage Hotels Association was established in 1990 and has been highly recognized by the Department of Tourism & Culture, Government of India. The Heritage Hotels have successfully given a new dimension to World Tourism. It has also marked India as a global "Heritage destination”

I am privileged to serve IHHA as its current chairman and is represented by leading Heritage hotel owners across the country.

Mayor Sir, we are now inspired to hold the Meeting of the Executive Committee in the State of Tamil Nadu for the first time at INDeco Hotels, Swamimalai, near Tanjore, India’s only winner of the Global Eco Tourism Award.

It is customary that the Chairman and his team meet with the Chief Minister of the respective State and the Mayor to pay their respects.

Needless to bring to your knowledge the cultural diversity and the Heritage span of your region. Sir, I am sure you are doing your best to conserve and protect these great monuments. All the same , an independent HERITAGE CONSERVATION COUNCIL under your chairmanship will ensure the protection of these great monuments and site management plans. One of our most prominent executive member hails from your city. IHHA will be happy to offer you all support.

Mayor Sir, I am enclosing herewith three letters addressed to the chief Minister. Would be grateful if you could kindly reach them to the Hon’ble Chief Minister through your benevolent hands. Sir, I am also marking you copies of the same.

Mayor Sir, we assure you that The Indian Heritage Hotel Association will extend their assistance to your administration and also involve similar international missions and organizations like ICOMOS, UNESCO etc .,and Intach in monitoring and restoring the heritage monuments of Tamil Nadu.

Our good wishes and sincere prayers for all your endeavors to make Chennai ‘INDIA’S MOST ADMIRED CORPORATION’.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

GAJSINGH

MAHARAJA OF JODHPUR
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BAPJI WILL BE INAUGURATING AIKYA 2012.ON 26.TH AT 6.30 PM.

PROCEEDS GO TO RETIRED CARNATIC MUSICIANS PENSION FUND.

FIND ADVERTISEMENT BELOW.

IHHA MEMBERS IN CHENNAI THEN,LET CHANDINI KNOW IF U R INTERESTED..

PRIYA RAVICHANDRAN,A DIVISIONAL FIRE OFFICER WENT BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.SEE HER BATTLE ALL ALONE ...IN A TRAP. BAPJI WILL BE DECORATING HER ON 27TH AT INDIA IMMERSION CENTRE BEFORE HE BOARDS THE FLIGHT TO TRICHY.

NEWS FLASH

On 27th around 10:30Hrs Maharaj Gaj Singhji will honor divisional fire officer Priya Rvichandran who fought the Khalsa Mahal fire episode.

Unfortunately Priya is still in the intensive care unit of Appolo hospitals, therefore her first daughter Samhita Ravichandran will recieve the honor from Bapji. The event is organised by Global Adjustments through the benevolence of Ms.Ranjini Manian its Chairman.

MOMENTO BEING PRESENTED ALONG WITH A CASH AWARD.

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CITATION:

Global Adjustments presents

Outstanding Woman Defending Culture Award – 2012

This Award is conferred on Ms. N Priya Ravichandran, Divisional Fire Officer, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services, in recognition of her extraordinary courage and leadership qualities in preserving culture and heritage of the 224 year old KalasMahal of Chepauk Palace.

Ms Priya Ravichandranhad once said: “This is not a job where you can sit in a corner while a tragedy takes place and draw a plan and debate. It calls for a lot of spur-of-the-moment intelligence”. On the night of January 16^th, 2012, she demonstrated what she meant. Forty days later we gather to honour her action, while she recovers in a hospital. She is represented by her elder daughter, representing the high potential of a girl child,Samhita Ravichandran.

Priya led from the front and, along with some of her colleagues, entered a burning Government office building in the city, disregarding the danger to her own life, in a bid to douse the flames. In the process, she suffered fifty percent burns.

Ms Ravichandran and her team managed to contain the damage to the building, which is a piece of history – the 244-year-old KalasMahal, core of the Chepauk Palace, erstwhile home of the Nawabs of Arcot.

The Outstanding Woman Defending Culture Award has been instituted by Global Adjustments Pvt. Ltd. to mark the International Women’s Day by honouring a lady who has made an outstanding contribution in upholding values and ethics and preserving India’s culture, heritage and traditions.

The awards committee comprises Mr. Steve Borgia, who promotes the preservation of heritage, through his INDeco Hotels, His Royal Highness, Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur, Dr. MRajaram, IAS, Secretary, Department of Tamil Development, Religious Endowments and Information, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments.

Mr. Borgia nominated Ms. Ravichandran as the most deserving candidate for this award, Maharaja Gaj Singh II congratulated her act of bravery while saving a national treasure, Dr. Rajaram conferred his blessings on a woman from his home State for her selfless act, and Ms Manian saluted her for being a role model for all women by showing that the baton of culture has to be passed on from one generation to another at all costs, even at the risk of one’s life.

This Award is presented to Ms Priya Ravichandran by HRH Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur on the occasion of the 101^st anniversary of International Women’s Day.

Date 27-2-2012 Place: India Immersion Centre, Global AdjustmentsChennai

Signatories

Maharaja Gaj Singh II Dr. M Rajaram IAS Steve Borgia Ranjini Manian

of Jodhpur Secretary, Tamil CMD, CEO,

Culture, Religious INDeco Hotels Global Adjustments

Endowments and

Information Dept.

Govt. of Tamil Nadu

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Draft of speech to be made by HH.Gajsinghji /for honoring Priya Ravichandran at Global Adjustments

"Ms.Priya Ravichandran,

Your spirit and courage while fighting the Khalsa Mahal fire episode on January 16^th. 2012 is a moment of pride. The picture in the HINDU of 24^th. January 2012 is a message to the world and speaks volumes. May the youth of the country be inspired. Its is not just about work. It is about achievement. It is about perseverance .Its do or die.

It is just not Khalsa Mahal that you and your colleagues have saved. You have in fact set a new rhythm and awareness for the care of heritage at large.

While we mourn for your colleague who lost his life so chivalrously in the same episode, we take great pride in saluting you as a woman of courage. And I on behalf of all of us I take pride in honoring you."

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H H GAJSINGHJI ARRIVES IN CHENNAI

H H GAJSINGHJI HOTEL TAJ

IHHA TEAM WITH MAYOR OF CHENNAI CORPORATION

H H GAJSINGHJI IN INTERVIEW WITH 'HINDU' REPORTER

H H GAJSINGHJI IN AIKYA 2012

H H GAJSINGHJI ARRIVES AT GLOBAL ADJUSTMENTS

H H GAJSINGHJI INTERACTING WITH GLOBAL AJUSTMENT TEAM

H H GAJSINGHJI AT JAYA TV INTER VIEW

H H GAJSINGHJI AT THE AWARD CEREMONY TO HONOUR THE FIRE OFFICER

H H GAJSINGHJI ARRIVES AT TANJORE PALACE

H H GAJSINGHJI AT THE TANJORE MUSEUM

H H GAJSINGHJI ARRIVES AT THE BRAGHADEESWARA TEMPLE

INDIAN HERITAGE HOTELS ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET ON 28TH FEB.2012

LOCATION:

INDeco Hotels Swamimalai

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MINUTES-IHHA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 28^TH FEBRUARY 2012

Welcome address by the president HH. Maharaja Of Jodhpur.

The president welcomed all the members and thanked Mr. Steve Borgia for hosting the executive committee meeting of the IHHA at Indeco hotels Swamimalai.

Welcome address by Mr. Steve Borgia and introduction of Mr. Uday Kumar Samuel (creator of Heritage bungalows in Valparai, Murugappa group), Mr. Ranvir Shah (Chairman of Prakruthi foundation), Mr. Prakash Rathnam (Partner of Lake Forest Hotel) babaji raja bonsle (Prince of Tanjore) and Mr. Shankar.

Members Confirmed the minutes of meeting held on 17.09.2011 held at The Raj Palace,Jaipur and 10.12.2011 held at Narain Niwas Palace,Jaipur

General secretary Speaking of the C- form- said that it has been made uniform all over India and everyone is now expected to have the new format. It can be done online. But there are problems in sending it in online. As there is no trained manpower it is not feasible to be operated by computer. Recommended by some members that the form be sent to every state govt n then sent to whomso ever they see fit. Also write to home ministry to ask if they can intervene on the issue. Mr. vijay lal has agreed to co-ordinate.

IHHA GUIDE BOOK- sample was passed around and layout agreed upon.5000 copies will be made, paid for by members own funds To be given to guests free of charge. Distribution will be decided on. Members decided that map of each state will be on one page where there are too many properties it will be divided region wise. Mr. Steve Borgia recommended that the government of India, tourism office who offers subsidies for international marketing should be used to distribute the book to capture international market. Mr.Lal agreed to follow up on the issue. It was also decided that the book will be put on digital form as brochure so it can be put on member’s website as link. Mr. joerg suggested that there should be a link to update the brochure. Special invitee, Mr. Shankar recommended that applications be created for mobile phones and I-pads as a large part of the market uses them. the committee for the digital brochure will be told by Mr. Randhir Vikram Singh to start work on apps and e-brochure.

Joint marketing ventures: Mr. Steve Borgia suggested a scheme where clients who use one property may be given discount when they use another property on the guide book. It was Objected by Mr.Samode in earlier meeting as all properties may not be on same level of operations. Mr.Randhir Vikaram Singh suggests that options be kept open,the committee will first launch the website and then look at who might want to take up this option. Mr. Steve’s idea will be possible in stage two.

Meeting attended by Mr. Lal on 27^th Jan 2012 on removing the provision for compulsorily installing sewage treatment plants for existing and new hotels: at the meeting Mr. Lal Discussed issues on classification. He said that the aspects need to be considered. mandatory kitchens should not be a requirement for 3,4 and 5 star hotels. It does not affect the IHHA. Catering should be safe through licensed caterers. Ministry says sewage treatment plants should be well facilitated and mandatory and. Mr. Lal’s opinion on the matter is that as long as you have permission from pollution control board it should not matter. Mr. Joerg adds that uniform norms should be placed by the pollution control board for every state. The gen. secretary strongly agreed that wherever there are sewage treatment lines the state should be told that separate plants need to be placed and can be connected to main lines as it otherwise uses too much energy. The classification committee, department of tourism should not be allowed to come up with these norms. A written response will be given to the ministry but the IHHA opinion should be circulated to HAI and FHARAI and they should collectively go to the govt. Mr. Borgia suggests there should be Dialog between industry and ministry before laws are made.

Delinking of classification from the issue of bar license: Mr. Gaj Singh said Unclassified hotels have more advantages VAT classified should pay 14% while unclassified properties pay 5% only. Fire safety certificate should be obtained from local fire authority. Mr.talera questions why cleanliness ,pollution and safety are related to classification boards it should be taken care of quality control. Classification has no advantage for hoteliers or clients. The formation of FAITH will see to the dealing of this matter.

Access for physically challenged in Restaurants in heritage buildings- heritage buildings are exempted from major modifications. signboards can be placed informing of no accessibility.

Clean India campaign meeting for the state of Himachal attended by Mr.Lal: he personally feels that members who have proposals for hygiene, Cleaning of any sort will find support and funding for next year by department of tourism. Letter to be sent by IHHA for this to be done in all states.

Mr. Gaj Singh talks of Another scheme for building of toilets. funds have been Given to Panchayats who are building them. It is decided that recommendation will be made to the Panchayat that Suloka scheme be given the responsibility to build and operate the toilets.

Grant of membership to hotel Chingara Heritage, aAngadippuram and Balrampur House, Nainital

Sikar Haveli had been given temporary membership for 6 months it has been agreed That they be granted permanent membership.

Withdrawal of membership of fort jadhavgadh,Jadhwawadi,Pune, Mr. Talera requests that the decision be held for a week.

Approval of 18,500 to NEEC-I Tech for IHHA website. More information to be gathered.

Approval of participation in FAITH for annual subscription of 1 LAKH. Bapji explains that there are many categories in participating members but IHHA will be concerned only with two and the bigger organizations member will be the president.

Request by Mr. Mathur for sponsoring transport to IHHA meetings. Also does he need permission to attend meetings of PATA and ESOI and other such meetings which do not relate to the IHHA. It has been decided he will be re-imbursed for attending meetings relating only to IHHA .

Adeventure tour operators association: Vote taken to discontinue membership due to formation of FAITH.

Action taken report and minutes confirmed.

It is agreed Mr. Kumar, office secretary will be granted 10% increase in pay from here on.

It has been decided that the next IHHA executive meeting will happen in Mahabaleshwar on approximately 11th,12^th and 13^th of June 2012

Presentation on kitchen waste to energy solutions by Mr. Mainak Chakraborthy . Members were very interested in this proposal as it obliterates the need for air conditioned garbage room. He can be contacted on +919739050797 for more information.

Few words by invitees:

Babaji Raja Bhonsle- said that there is great scope for tourism in Tanjore at his palace. Although the government has rights to his properties he would like to change that and it was suggested by Bapji that private investors be brought in and slow conversion to a heritage hotel begins. All help will be given by IHHA on this conversion.

Mr. Shankar brought forward a suggestion that a seminar be held to educate Tamil Nadu Heritage property owners on how to maintain them and convert them to hotels. Experiences of Rajasthan members and others will be shared.

Mr. Ranvir Shah added that it shouldn’t be only for large property owners but also owners of heritage family homes in Tamil Nadu.

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