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Conventions India’, the 6th Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events Conclave
On 27th – 28th August 2010 at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions (MICE) market is a fast growing one and has exhibited a huge potential worldwide. It is a recognized fact that international and regional conferences contribute greatly towards building up of mutual goodwill and understanding, encourage interaction between nations, bring tremendous amount of knowledge and frontier technologies particularly for the developing countries.
There is a growing interest amongst tourists to experience the rich culture and heritage of India. With increasing opportunities for holidays and leisure, India is now becoming one of the leading venues for MICE in the region. The MICE infrastructure in the country has been developing rapidly and convention hotels and conference venues of international standards are being set up in cities across the country. With the corresponding expansion in the network of airline operations, India is ready to position and market itself as an important MICE destination.
What is ICPB?
India Convention Promotion Bureau was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism in close co-ordination and consultation with the tourism and conference industry. The membership of the Bureau comprise of Airlines, leading Hotels and Hotel Chains, Convention Centres, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Professional Conference Organisers, State Tourism Development Corporations, Surface Transport Companies and other organizations providing ancillary services. All these organisations have conference management specialists who look after all aspects of management after the bid is won. ICPB helps the Associations / MNCs in the bidding process and advises them of the best means in inviting conferences to India.
The prime focus of the Bureau is to disseminate information regarding the infrastructural facilities and related services available in India for organising Meetings, Incentives and Conventions and also to assist tourism industry to effectively market the MICE potential of India in the international markets.
“Conventions India” – 6th MICE Conclave
After the success of the Bureau’s Five Conclaves, the 6th Conventions India – the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Events Conclave” is being organized on 27th – 28th August 2010 at The Lalit Ashok at Bangalore with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and also the Karnataka State Tourism Department.
Why Bangalore
Today, Bangalore is not only the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India but also the fastest growing Business Travel Markets in the Country. With the emergence of a high technology and a highly paid workforce Bangalore has one of the highest spenders on leisure and corporate travel.
With the improved air connectivity to around the World and with a new airport at Bangalore, it is important for Business Travel and MICE Industry to aim at a higher growth levels in the times to come. All the host hotels and local partners will show you a face of Bangalore you have never seen before.
“Conventions India” – Objectives
The Conclave would provide you an opportunity to interact with the Bureau’s members who are specialists in the organization of meetings and conventions and also other suppliers who would show-case their products during the Conclave. This is a group that form the backbone of any major event taking place in the country.
The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) disseminates information about infrastructural facilities and related services for planning / organising of meetings and conventions and assists the Indian Tourism Industry to market them globally. This Conclave is a unique event for the participants to create an excellent sharing and learning opportunity. The speakers at the Conclave are active industry professionals, enjoying high levels of creative experience and would offer participants a focus on the challenging and changing future. Another benefit of the Conclave is the range of informal discussions which take place outside the formal programme often setting the basis for future long-term relationships.
The participants from overseas would also have an opportunity to join the post tour being organized to give them an opportunity to inspect the infrastructural facilities and also view the diversity of India, its colours, tastes and the unique aromas.
The Conclave will be an opportunity for participants from many differing but related disciplines to interact, seek information and share experiences. Also, with the aim of strengthening the brand positioning of `Incredible India’ as a MICE destination, buyers from overseas have also been invited to meet with suppliers from India’s MICE industry and experience the product for themselves. Also, to be included this year are corporates and large multi-national and trans-national corporations, who have an interest in improving their meeting related purchasing.
During the Conclave, they would have opportunities to explore the possibilities of furthering their business opportunities in this emerging segment of the economy.
Who should attend the Conclave? National and International Associations, Government Organizations, International Organizations and NGOs, Professional Conference Organizers, Travel Agents – Organizing Meetings and Conferences in India, Indian Corporates and Multinational Companies, Hotel and Convention Venues, Domestic and International Airlines, Scientific, Technical and other professional Institutions for higher learning, Service Suppliers to the Convention industry.
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