In this issue

Grab this July-August 2022 issue of MICETALK to read more about:
-Return of corporate travel & events-10
-Small, intimate & sustainable-14
-Rajasthan, land of exotic weddings-22
…and Lots more.

MICE ushering THE TECH WAY

Ashwani Goela, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Jaipur Tonk Road, highlights on the MICE incentives its hotel has in offering.

2 mins

Infrastructure on ICPB radar

In tourism, one of the main challenges is said to be lack of infrastructure, this is true for MICE. At the 9 th Conventions India Conclave (CIC), the first session deliberated on ‘Infrastructure-The Big Picture’.

6 mins

Business Connections to Take Off

Air Canada is looking at boosting the business as well as leisure traffic travelling between the two countries, says Duncan Bureau, VP, Global Sales, Air Canada.

3 mins

MEET(ing) me half-way

At the Emirates First Class Lounges at Dubai Airport one can just disembark from the plane, freshen up and head straight for that important meeting.

2 mins

preferred by billions

in spite of facing competition from otas and accommodation aggregators, arpit pant, regional director, south asia & middle east, preferred hotels and resorts, is optimistic about the market.

3 mins

it's only business with one & only

ivy kwan, vice president, sales and marketing, asia pacific, one&only resort, talks about the kind of luxury their different properties offer for mice.

3 mins

Shoppers' Stop

Singapore offers distinctive experiences through its lively entertainment and retail offerings, against a kaleidoscope of cultures, acclaimed museums and theatre productions

1 min

For A Digi-Smart Business Traveller

FCM Travel Solutions, and KPMG recently released industry’s first insights on disrupting technologies in the travel industry via an analytical whitepaper titled ‘The Digi-Smart Indian Business Traveller’. Rakshit Desai, MD, FCM Travel Solutions, tells us more.

4 mins

A Perfect MICE Getaway

Alpa Jani, Acting Hub-Head MEISEA, South African Tourism, elaborates on the suitable MICE incentives South Africa as a destination offers to Indian MICE groups

4 mins

Of Hybrid Weddings & Experiential Moments

To stay relevant in the wedding space one needs to evolve, says Mahesh Shirodkar, MD, Tamarind Global

3 mins

A 'HOLIDAY' To Remember

Ripos Das, Managing Director, Myuz Holidays, shares the USP of the company which focuses on initiating customised tour packages for MICE groups

1 min

Marriages Are Made At Sea

Not only are cruise weddings still a huge novelty in India, they also allow agents to have wider margins while making it easier for the family to organise the once-in-a-lifetime event

6 mins

CSR: Building Teamwork Or Plastic Practice?

Counsellor Shivani Misri Sadhoo on how today’s business era is initiating CSR and winning the hearts of employees

2 mins

Vikaas Gutgutia

Founder & MD Ferns N Petals

1 min

Vicky Soin

Head - Market Development (MICE) International Travel House

1 min

Debarati Bose

Director of Sales and Marketing JW Marriott Hotel Pune

2 mins

Innovating MICE With Germany

Germany's strong position in key global technologies, its excellent infrastructure and good value for money speak for themselves. From venues, to attractions, accommodation and other services, Germany offers it all and much more.

6 mins

Let's Talk Business In Maharashtra

With state-of-the-art five-star facilities and upcoming venues, the state of Maharashtra remains the go-to destination for MICE, share senior officials, select MICE agents and hoteliers.

7 mins

Singapore's MICE Passion Made Possible'

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) together with Singapore Economic Development Board recently unveiled the country’s new unified brand to market Singapore internationally for tourism, and MICE

4 mins

GBTA's Focus Is On Education

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will focus on three major conferences in India in 2018 to bring more education to the market, because the needs of the market grow along with its size

3 mins

Shangri-La: A Perfect MICE Venue

Vivek Braganza, Director of Business Development (India), Shangril-La Hotels and Resorts talks about the international Hotel portfolio for Shangril-La Hotels and Resorts from the perspective of the Indian MICE market

3 mins

Atlantis Gateway For Indian Weddings

The great Indian wedding is often synonymous with terms like grandeur, extravagant and more. Saida El Massmoudi, Director, Wedding Events, elucidates on how apt a venue The Atlantis is for Indian destination weddings

4 mins

Dubai Says Marhaba MICE

The city’s ambitious vision and world-class market fundamentals create a distinct advantage for hosting meetings here.

4 mins

KOREA Ups Its MICE Ante

Korea ranks number one for global congresses hosted in 2016, according to the latest International Meetings Statistics Report by the Union of International Associations (UIA)

2 mins

Heralding MICE With Marriott

In an exclusive interview, Jatin Khanna, Multi- property VP, Bengaluru, talks of the expansion of Marriott International in Bengaluru, introduction of new brands and more

2 mins

Teeing off...

The game of golf is associated with much aplomb. The game has its own set of gestures which unravels certain sport etiquettes, shares etiquette expert Shital Kakkar Mehra

2 mins

Hola, Says Spain To Mice!

Apart from being a world class leisure destination that attracted more than 75 million tourists in 2016, Spain is also a world congress destination, read on to explore more about what the destination has to offer to MICE travellers...

10+ mins

Growing Meetings In Spain

Spain guarantees effective organisation of high impact meetings which maximise participants’ experience and satisfaction. In an interview, Ignacio Ducasse, Director- Tourism Office of Spain in India, tells us more

3 mins

A Slice Of Mice

A key revenue generator, MICE is a segment that has seen substantial investment from industry players and entry of new ones over the past few years. In this article, we take a look at MICE in Madhya Pradesh, a state gaining traction in the segment

4 mins

The Will To Master A Skill

Updating employees' tech skills is generally observed as an excellent business strategy, feels counsellor Shivani Misri Sadhoo

1 min

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MICE Talk Magazine Description:

MICE Talk, India's first and only monthly business magazine on all aspects of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions). It is one of the most widely read travel magazines among the Indian corporate world. MICE Talk is a B2C and B2B magazine, which gives a focused insight to the latest trends, news, views and reviews of the MICE industry.
We have a print run of 34,500 copies, of which around 14,000 copies are sent to major corporate houses in India including some Fortune 500 companies. Our readership extends to over 2,50,000 Corporate Executives and is constantly growing. The electronic version of MICE Talk is read by over 6,00,000 people. MICE Talk is circulated to major Corporate houses, leading MICE & Leisure Travel Agents, Airport Lounges, News Stands and magazine vendors. MICE Talk has also got a global reach to international travel agents and tour operators. We are also the only MICE magazine from India to be distributed at various International MICE & Travel Exhibitions and Congresses namely GIBTM, IAPCO, IT&CM; China, Business Travel & MICE Expo, ATM, IMEX Messe Frankfurt, ALTM, AIBTM, CIBTM, PATA, IT&CMA;, ICCA Exhibition, EIBTM, ITB, WTM, FITUR, ITE.