ERAS Customs & Classics partner to provide exclusive vehicles

Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2016:  ERAS Customs & Classics, part of Al-Futtaim Group, has partnered with Dubai Autodrome to introduce two new motorsport experiences for the public, allowing guests to experience the thrill of three different high performance cars.

Motoring fans will get a choice of two track encounters: the Lotus Experience and the Caterham Hot Laps Experience.

The Lotus Experience allows enthusiastic drivers the chance to drive both the 400 BHP 3.5 litre V6 Lotus Evora 400 and the smaller and lighter 345 BHP 3.5 litre supercharged V6 Exige S on an FIA Grade 1 race circuit.  Dubai Autodrome instructors are present to ensure safety and to provide guidance in getting maximum performance out of these premium sports cars.

For those who are not quite ready to take the driver’s seat but would still like to experience the thrills of the race track, the Caterham Hot Laps Experience is geared just for them.  Guests are strapped into the passenger seat of an open cockpit Caterham 7 360R, and the professionals at Dubai Autodrome take them for exhilarating high speed laps around the circuit.

The collaboration between the two companies is a natural one; Dubai Autodrome expands its formidable range of adrenaline activities while ERAS Customs & Classics gain a platform to showcase some of their finest vehicles.

John Steans, Sales and Operations Manager for ERAS Customs & Classics stated: “We are very pleased to be a partner with the Dubai Autodrome and offer this amazing opportunity to the public.”

“We’re confident that everyone will love the experience and will happily refund the cost of the experience if they purchase a vehicle from our showroom.”

Bookings for the Lotus and Caterham experiences are now available at the newly launched Dubai Autodrome website: www.dubaiautodrome.com

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Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) Kolkata jointly with Srita Heide International and IIM Calcutta are organising a seminar on:

“Indo-German Business Relationship – Our Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities”

Date    :  Saturday, 27^th August 2016

Time    :   10.00 am onwards

Venue :   Indian Institute of Management Calcutta; Diamond Harbour Road, Joka,

Kolkata (Calcutta) – 700104

As per a recent IGCC survey, German companies see India as an outpost of opportunity amidst international volatility. The business houses are excited about the high GDP growth rate and confident of continuing reforms. At the same time many maintain a cautious approach towards growth and investments in India.

We invite you to participate and share your experiences, ideas and thoughts at this Indo-German Business event. MBA students of IIM, who visit Germany to learn about German and International Business at Mannheim Business School will also be there to share their experience. At the same time a high-level delegation from the Government of West Bengal is scheduled to visit Germany in September and we would like to take this as an opportunity to forward our input to the delegates and enhance business relationship between West Bengal and Germany.

Programme:

10.00 to 10.30 – Registration

10.30 to 10.45 – Welcome Note

– Mr. Juergen Thomas Schrod, Deputy Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany

– Prof. Saibal Chattopadhyay, Director, IIM Kolkata

– Ms. Srita Heide, Founder / CEO, Srita Heide International, Indo-European Business Advisor        Business between Ganges and Main

– Ms. Sabina Pandey, Regional Director, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce

10.45 to 11.30 – Interactive Session with Senior West Bengal Government Representative (tbc)

11.00 to 11.30 – Tea and Coffee Break

11.30 to 13.30 – Talks, Podium Discussion and Interaction with representatives from the industry, academics and government – Moderation Srita Heide

– Mr. Tanvir Ahmed, Managing Director, Harbauer India (P) Ltd.

– Dr. Sascha Büchel, Executive Director and Member of the Board, Wacker Metroark Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (tbc)

– Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary, MD & CEO, Vikram Solar (P) Ltd.

– Dr. Krishna Gupta, I.A.S., Director, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation

– Professor Sushil Khanna, IIM Kolkata

– Ms. Smita Pandit Chakraborty, Managing Director, Phoenix Conveyor Belt India (P) Ltd.

– Mr. I. Sen, Managing Director, International Combustion (I) Ltd.

13.30 to 13.40 – Vote of Thanks by Prof. Biju Paul Abraham, Dean Academic, IIM Kolkata

13.34 to 15.00 – Lunch with networking

Organizers

IIM Calcutta

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation and Indian industry.

Over the years, IIMC has grown into a mature institution with global reputation, imparting high quality management education to student and professionals around the globe. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalising Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level programs, Executive Training Programs, Research and Consulting Activities. IIM Calcutta is also the only Indian business school to be accredited by the three major international accreditation agencies, AACSB, based in Tampa, Florida, EFMD, based in Brussels, Belgium, and AMBA based in London, United Kingdom.

Srita Heide International (SHI – Indo-European Business Advisor)

Srita Heide International is an Indo-European Business Advisor specialized in strategic consulting between Europe/Germany and India. SHI supports companies from European countries on the formation, structure, organization and strategy of subsidiaries and joint ventures on the Indian subcontinent. Conversely, SHI offers the same services for Indian companies for their activities in Europe.

SHI operates both from Germany and India and support client companies at their headquarters as well as in the respective local markets. SHI was founded in 2009 by Srita Heide, a MBA-Graduate from Mannheim/Essec Business School, originally from Kolkata and in the last 22 years professionally engaged between India and Germany. She teaches diversity management to IIMC students at Mannheim Business School. Srita Heide is a Member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Business Forum, Consulate General of India, Frankfurt.

Indo-German Chamber of Commerce

The Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), founded in 1956, is a trade development body which promotes economic relations between India and Germany. Today it has over 6500 members in India and Germany and is the largest German bilateral chamber abroad within a network of German chambers abroad in 80 different countries.

Besides its head office in Mumbai, the IGCC has branch offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune and a liaison office in Düsseldorf. In addition to this, IGCC has established 9 India-Desks in various bi-national Chambers of Commerce abroad, 18 different Chambers of Commerce & Industry in Germany and has one representative in Brussels. Being a point of intersection for economic relations between India & Germany, IGCC has a well-established network of members, partners & associates.

Internet: www.indo-german.com

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Mumbai 17^th May, 2016- Travelers planning a family vacation may be considering a trip to the United States during the summer holiday season, which traditionally begins in June and ends in September. This year, the Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) suggests many reasons to visit the famous region known around the world as “The OC” ­­ Orange County, California.

“Orange County is the heart of Southern California,” says Ed Fuller, president of the OCVA, which promotes international tourism to the area’s many famous attractions, including the original Disneyland, Anaheim Angels baseball stadium, Huntington Beach “Surf City U.S.A.” and the incredible South Coast Plaza shopping center.

Why Orange County, California?

Although Los Angeles is the first place many travelers consider when planning a Southern California vacation, The OC is quickly becoming the preferred choice for those who value safety, pristine natural beauty, and a family­friendly atmosphere.

“We are located along the most beautiful stretch of coastline in Southern California, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, and just a one­hour drive to nearby mountain villages. There is so much to do in Orange County that you could easily spend a week exploring the theme parks, beaches, kids’ museums and other family attractions. We are also close to both Universal Studios Hollywood and SeaWorld San Diego, making Orange County the perfect ‘home base’ for families to explore all of the great attractions within a few hours of our fantastic hotels,” says Fuller.

More laid back than its neighbor to the north, The OC offers families a relaxed, safe and welcoming environment to enjoy time together experiencing the Southern California lifestyle of perfect year­round weather, fantastic food and endless entertainment.

Family Entertainment

World­famous attractions like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm top the list for many family travelers, but The OC offers plenty of entertainment outside of the area’s two big theme parks.

Just down the road from Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, families will find plenty to do, from festive dinners to thrilling amusement parks. At Medieval Times, families experience a royal feast inside of a castle as they watch knights battle on horseback to fight for the highest honor of being their champion.

The Pirate’s Dinner Adventure sends families on a seaside adventure with a dining experience filled with dashing pirates, joyful singing and daring fights. The summer weather makes waterparks an ideal family activity to stay cool and have fun. Knott’s Soak City Waterpark keeps things cool through mid­September with thrilling water slides, wave pool and many other attractions; and the Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove features a 105,000­square­foot indoor water park that is open year­round.

A mashup of a carnival, fair and arcade, the Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach couples the beach and family fun together. Adventure City in Anaheim is a family theme park providing a petting zoo, theater, arcade, and rides for the whole family to enjoy. Also, Boomers in Irvine lets families experience traditional amusement park rides, while having the opportunity to race one another on go­karts or take a swing at miniature golf.

Sports are a great way for families to experience a country’s culture, and The OC is home to some of the nation’s best teams and biggest events. Baseball season is in full swing throughout the summer months, and fans can catch a game with the world­famous Angels of Anaheim at the beautiful Angel Stadium.

Though hockey season ends in the spring, summer is a great time to visit Honda Center, home to the 2007 Stanley Cup­winning Anaheim Ducks; there’s plenty to see in the off­season with Stars on Ice, featuring the 2016 World Figure­Skating Champions, and family favorite, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Fairs and Festivals

In addition to year­round attractions, special events make summer an ideal time for families to visit The OC.

The 2016 Orange County Fair runs July 15 through August 14 and features fast rides, eclectic food, pop concerts, a wine garden, a petting zoo, and much more. The fair attracts more than one million visitors each year.

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival ­ The Ocean Institute of Dana Point attracts thousands to the city’s beautiful harbor for this annual festival that celebrates the return of the brig Pilgrim from her annual summer sail. The festival celebrates the ships’ history and educates kids of all ages about a fascinating facet of California history through interactive cultural activities.

Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach celebrates its 50th Anniversary, with more than 200 vendors selling surf art, ceramics, jewelry, glass art, clothing, sculpture and more. The festival features a children’s art booth, food and live entertainment. Opens 10:00 a.m. ­ 10:00 p.m. daily, Friday, June 24 through Sunday, August 28.

Interactive Activities

Keep children engaged and learning with interactive experiences that they’ll never forget at places like: Santa Ana’s Discovery Science Center, which features 120 hands­on exhibits, including the world’s first interactive dinosaur adventure. Just down the street, the Bowers Kidseum introduces children to cultures around the world through hands­on arts experiences. For young children, Pretend City in Irvine and the Children’s Museum at La Habra offer fun opportunities to explore, play and stretch the imagination.

Young explorers can learn about marine life at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point or learn as a group on a family excursion aboard and Ocean Institute boat. Outside of the Ocean institute, marine life abounds in the waters along The OC coast. A day at the beach could mean whale watching in Newport Beach or Dana Point, exploring tide pools at Crystal Cove State Park or getting up close and personal with sea lions and seals at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

Orange County’s zoos are intimate experiences offering terrific introductions for younger visitors. The Santa Ana Zoo offers a particularly strong monkey collection. The OC Zoo in Irvine Park showcases animals found in the wild of Southern California.

History and Culture

Founded by Spanish settlers in the late 1700s, Orange County offers visitors a chance to discover the region’s rich history and culture through a variety of protected sites, arts venues and museums.

Downtown San Juan Capistrano features one of the county’s richest cultural assets: Mission San Juan Capistrano, built in 1776. Heritage Hill Historic Park in Lake Forest spans a number of periods­Native American inhabitants to the original Serrano Adobe (from OC’s Mexican rancho era) to the school house, church and citrus ranch house (from the early settlement era.)

Pre­human history is also on display. Two unique facilities afford families a chance to discover the creatures large and small that inhabited Orange County millions of years ago. See extensive displays of fossils discovered nearby at both the Ralph B. Clark Interpretive Center in Fullerton or to the Laguna Hills Community Center, which offers audio tours and a self­guided Paleopack Program for children under the age of 10.

For the artistically minded, a number of performing arts organizations offer regular programming specifically designed for children and their families. Check out Pacific Symphony, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory Theater for world­class dance, musicals, concerts and original theater works.

Outdoor Activities

Orange County’s vast expanses of wilderness and coastline offers energetic families plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh air, pristine ocean water, and clean beaches.

The OC’s 42 miles of beaches boast clean waters and soft, pristine sands, with Newport Beach consistently ranking among the cleanest in the nation. Beach activities abound, enticing kids and parents alike to try kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing, and other water sports.

Away from the coast, more than 20 recreational parks invite families to explore hiking trails, try mountain biking or learn about native wildlife species like bobcat, coyotes and deer.

Flights and Ground Transportation

Orange County, California is an easily accessible destination for global travelers. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is just 35 miles north of The OC, and offers more than 900 non­stop daily flights from 59 cities in 30 countries. Upon arrival at LAX, it’s just a 45­minute drive to The OC down the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway.

Conveniently located at the intersection of three cities, Orange County Airport (SNA) also welcomes global travelers with non­stop service from Mexico (Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas) and Canada (Vancouver), as well as connecting flights from major international airports in San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston and other hubs.

A car is the most convenient and flexible way to explore Southern California, where train and bus service can be limited. Orange County Airport offers eight on­site rental car companies and 14 more off­site with pick­ups and drop­offs at the terminal; rental cars are also widely available throughout The OC and at LAX. Those who don’t wish to drive can utilize Smart Phone Apps, such as Uber and Lyft, to conveniently summon a driver to any place, any time of day.

City trolleys are a great transportation choice for sightseeing, especially during the peak summer season. The Laguna Beach Weekend Trolley is free, operating Fridays 4pm­11pm, Saturdays 11am­11pm and Sundays 11am­8pm. The trolley comes every 20 minutes, perfect for families exploring the beach.

 The Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) represents more than 700 members of Orange County, California’s tourism community and is the leading resource for visitor information about the county’s 34 cities. OCVA serves as steward of The OC brand, recognized worldwide as the home of world­ famous theme parks, unparalleled shopping, 42 miles of pristine coastline, renowned beachfront resorts, and innumerable activities ranging from water sports to world­ class performing arts. OCVA promotes the destination both domestically and internationally, with tourism offices in four international cities. Orange County is located in the heart of Southern California and provides easy access to all the attractions the region offers. For more information, go to www.VisitTheOC.com or call the California Welcome Center. Follow OCVA on Facebook (VisitTheOC) and Twitter (@VisitTheOC).

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