ICPB MICE Planner
Convention centres and meeting hotels across India — capacities, meeting spaces, facilities and contacts, in one searchable guide.
Incredible India, known the world over for its heritage, monuments, yoga, Ayurveda and cuisine, is also a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events.
Excellent international and domestic connectivity, world-class airports and a strong presence of leading international hotel brands in metro and tier-II cities make India a preferred destination for any discerning MICE planner. The ICPB MICE Planner brings India's convention venues together as a ready reference for conference organisers planning an event in India.
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- Venues
- 73
- Cities
- 23
- Regions
- 5
- Largest space
- 7,000 guests
North India
North Indian cities including Delhi/NCR, Chandigarh and Lucknow captivate discerning clients from India and across the globe, and the MICE properties in the region offer world-class facilities and amenities. With more options and choices available in the market, and organisers infusing a lot of innovation, MICE holds huge potential to grow.
You can get good quality winter clothes here — Pashmina shawls made of Cashmere wool are a specialty, along with Himachali caps. Other marvels from northern India are the Chikan work and brass work of Lucknow.
Weather
The northern plains have extreme climatic conditions, with hot days and nights inland during the summer from April to mid-June. During winter, from November to February, the days are warm and night temperatures can fall to sub-zero levels. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts till September.
Cities with MICE facilities
- Agra
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Lucknow
Post-tour & incentive destinations 6
- Delhi — A symbol of the country's rich past and thriving present, Delhi is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together.
- Agra — The city that is home to the Taj Mahal is one of the most famous and visited places in all of India.
- Varanasi — Varanasi, or Benaras (also known as Kashi), is one of the oldest living cities in the world.
- Amritsar — One of the largest cities in Punjab, Amritsar is the spiritual capital and a major pilgrimage spot for the Sikhs.
- Haridwar — Literally the Gateway to God, Haridwar has been a centre of Hindu religion and mysticism for centuries.
- Rajasthan — The jewel in India's crown — from fairy-tale palaces and epic forts to colourful festivals and wildlife encounters, this is India at its vibrant best.
South India
With a growing domestic airline network, better tourist surface transport including the Indian Railways, new centres of information technology, and many new convention centres, hotels and meeting facilities, South Indian cities make a perfect MICE host. Apart from pleasant weather through the year and great infrastructure, the IT boom has drawn people from across the country and the world, making these some of the most diverse cities in the nation.
South India is famous for uniquely hand-crafted fabrics such as ikat, kalamkari, silk, Kanjeevaram and kasavu sarees. Pearls, red gold, woodcraft, handmade paper, antique furniture, glazed pottery, aromatherapy products, honey, spices, sandalwood products and lac bangles are not to be missed.
Weather
The best time to visit tropical South India is during the winter months. The peak season is from December to February, when the climate is at its most pleasant — Kerala is at its least humid and dry, with daytime temperatures of 22 to 30°C.
Cities with MICE facilities
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kochi
- Vijayawada
- Vizag
Post-tour & incentive destinations 8
- Coorg — Officially known as Kodagu, Coorg is the most affluent hill station in Karnataka.
- Kodaikanal — Nestled amid the rolling slopes of the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu at 7,200 feet, with a cool, pleasant climate.
- Wayanad — A picturesque plateau in the hills of the Western Ghats, one of the prettiest areas of Kerala.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands — An experience of the wonders of the aquatic world.
- Alappuzha (Alleppey) — Known as the 'Venice of the East' for its backwaters and floating houseboats.
- Hampi — A laid-back place of grandiose historical beauty that transports you back in time.
- Pondicherry — Colourfully painted houses in French architecture and a relaxed attitude.
- Munnar — In God's own country, Kerala — undoubtedly the most romantic hill station in South India.
East India
Gone are the days when luxury hospitality in East India was confined to a handful of five-star hotels. A slew of luxury, global hospitality high-rises have come up, some of them luxury landmarks of the East, and cities like Kolkata and Bhubaneswar are gearing up — from the mid-segment to the luxury market — with state-of-the-art banquet facilities for MICE events.
The North East is famous for its tribal handicraft traditions: bamboo work, pottery, clay, paintings and handlooms, along with its wide variety of tea, Assam silk, shawls and tribal jewellery.
Weather
The climate is temperate, with cool summers and not-so-cold winters. Heavy rains fall from May to September. Winter is very pleasant, with wonderfully blue skies and sunshine.
Cities with MICE facilities
- Bhubaneswar
- Bodh Gaya
- Guwahati
- Kolkata
- Patna
Post-tour & incentive destinations 7
- Darjeeling — A mesmerising hill station in West Bengal of lush green hills, serene monasteries and tea plantations.
- Sundarbans National Park — A world heritage site, tiger reserve and biosphere reserve in the Sundarban delta of West Bengal.
- Nalanda — Founded in the fifth century AD, an ancient seat of learning with the remains of the great university, monasteries, temples and viharas.
- Kolkata — The 'Cultural Capital of India' and the most unique metropolis of the country.
- Konark — An architectural marvel and symbol of India's heritage — the Sun Temple in Odisha.
- Bhubaneswar — Capital of Odisha which, with Konark and Puri, forms the Golden Triangle of Odisha tourism.
- Bodhgaya — One of the most important sacred Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the world.
West India
In Western India, MICE infrastructure has undergone a sea change with new convention hotels and resorts of international standards. Cities and regions like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa are at the forefront, building world-class infrastructure for the MICE sector, and each hotel and resort carves a niche for itself in MICE offerings.
Look out for diamonds, block-printed and bandhej fabrics, mirror work, chappals, shell jewellery, precious and uncut stones, puppets, leather products and antiques.
Weather
Western India has a predominantly coastal climate because of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Kutch. Summer days and nights are hot and humid. The monsoon strikes in July and lasts till September; from October the climate becomes cool.
Cities with MICE facilities
- Ahmedabad
- Goa
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Nagpur
Post-tour & incentive destinations 8
- Goa — On the west coast of India, famous worldwide as a tourism hub.
- Mumbai — The financial capital of India and home of India's Bollywood film industry.
- Mahabaleshwar — The largest hill station in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra.
- Lonavla — A hill station in Maharashtra, known for its hard candy chikki.
- Aurangabad — A tourism hub surrounded by many historical monuments.
- Ahmedabad — Sprinkled with innumerable temples, mosques, gardens and museums.
- Dwarka — The city of Lord Krishna, explored by visitors for the mythical tales sung by the scriptures.
- Somnath — A pleasant destination in West India where pilgrims throng irrespective of the season.
Central India
Central India includes the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, at the heart of the country. Its main cities are Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Gwalior. Replete with opulent palaces, majestic forts and magnificent temples, it is a paradise for history buffs, archaeologists, architects and artists from around the globe — this is where the medieval history of India carved its way.
Every city in Central India is famous for some kind of ethnic craft and craftsmanship legacy — perfect for a shopping spree.
Weather
Summers are characterised by hot days and nights, while in winter the days are warm and sunny and the nights very cold. July marks the onset of the monsoon, which lasts till September.
Cities with MICE facilities
- Bhopal
- Indore
- Raipur
Post-tour & incentive destinations 8
- Khajuraho — One of the most popular tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh, famous for its ancient temples.
- Orchha — On the banks of the river Betwa, with fascinating temples and palaces revealing tales of battles between kings.
- Gwalior — Well known for the magnificent Gwalior Fort, popularly called 'the Gibraltar of India'.
- Bandhavgarh National Park — One of the wildlife sanctuaries of Madhya Pradesh.
- Kanha National Park — In the Mandla / Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh — the finest tiger reserve of India.
- Ujjain — Known as the temple city for its numerous temples from different eras.
- Pench National Park — In the Seoni and Chhindwara districts, one of the most popular national parks in India.
- Sanchi — Built by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site famous for its stupas, monuments and monasteries.
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Convention Centre
Brilliant Convention Centre
- Max capacity
- 2,500
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 108
Hotel
Marriott Hotel
- Max capacity
- 2,000
- Spaces
- 7
- Rooms
- 218
Hotel
Sayaji Hotel
- Max capacity
- 2,200
- Spaces
- 15
- Rooms
- —
Sayaji Hotel
- Max capacity
- 2,000
- Spaces
- 5
- Rooms
- 101
Convention Centre
Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
- Max capacity
- 3,000
- Spaces
- 7
- Rooms
- —
Hotel
ITC Royal Bengal
- Max capacity
- 2,300
- Spaces
- 8
- Rooms
- 456
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 15
- Rooms
- 233
Hotel
ITC Sonar
- Max capacity
- 750
- Spaces
- 12
- Rooms
- 237,
Hotel
JW Marriott
- Max capacity
- 400
- Spaces
- 12
- Rooms
- 281
Hotel
Novotel Kolkata – Hotel & Residences
- Max capacity
- 575
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 340
Hotel
Swissotel
- Max capacity
- 800
- Spaces
- 15
- Rooms
- 147
Hotel
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
- Max capacity
- 1,300
- Spaces
- 6
- Rooms
- 314
Heritage Venue
The Oberoi Grand
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 6
- Rooms
- 209
Resort
Swosti Chilika Resort
- Max capacity
- 3,000
- Spaces
- 6
- Rooms
- 78
Swosti Premium
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- —
Hotel
ITC Mughal
- Max capacity
- 1,500
- Spaces
- 4
- Rooms
- 233
Hotel
Andaz Delhi - A Concept by Hyatt
- Max capacity
- 1,500
- Spaces
- 13
- Rooms
- 401
Hotel
Crowne Plaza, Okhla
- Max capacity
- 450
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 208
Hotel
Crowne Plaza, Rohini
- Max capacity
- 1,250
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 183
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
- Max capacity
- 660
- Spaces
- 15
- Rooms
- 507
India Expo Centre & Mart
- Max capacity
- —
- Spaces
- —
- Rooms
- —
Convention Centre
India Habitat Centre
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 21
- Rooms
- 55
Hotel
ITC Maurya
- Max capacity
- 750
- Spaces
- 4
- Rooms
- 437
Hotel
Le Méridien
- Max capacity
- 700
- Spaces
- 10
- Rooms
- 358
Hotel
Pride Plaza Hotel
- Max capacity
- 500
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 385
Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel, Aerocity
- Max capacity
- 1,400
- Spaces
- 17
- Rooms
- 523
Hotel
The Ashok
- Max capacity
- 2,000
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 550
Hotel
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
- Max capacity
- 3,500
- Spaces
- 34
- Rooms
- 480
Hotel
Taj Palace
- Max capacity
- 1,100
- Spaces
- 13
- Rooms
- 403
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
- Max capacity
- 3,000
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 451
Hotel
The Oberoi
- Max capacity
- 550
- Spaces
- 13
- Rooms
- 202
Hotel
Clarks Amer
- Max capacity
- 3,000
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 215
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
- Max capacity
- 650
- Spaces
- 9
- Rooms
- 206
Hotel
Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield
- Max capacity
- 800
- Spaces
- 10
- Rooms
- 388
Resort
Clarks Exotica Convention Center
- Max capacity
- 3,000
- Spaces
- 9
- Rooms
- 181
Hotel
Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa
- Max capacity
- 800
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 360
Hotel
ITC Gardenia
- Max capacity
- 650
- Spaces
- 7
- Rooms
- 292
Hotel
JW Marriott Hotel
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 281
Hotel
Radisson Blu Atria
- Max capacity
- 400
- Spaces
- 9
- Rooms
- 167
Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel
- Max capacity
- 1,200
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 397
Hotel
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 230
Hotel
Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
- Max capacity
- 2,000
- Spaces
- 22
- Rooms
- 360
Hotel
The Leela Palace
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 18
- Rooms
- 357
Hotel
The Oterra Hotel
- Max capacity
- 1,200
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 264
Hotel
The Zuri Whitefield
- Max capacity
- 400
- Spaces
- 7
- Rooms
- 162
Hotel
ITC Grand Chola
- Max capacity
- 2,400
- Spaces
- 25
- Rooms
- 600
Hotel
Park Hyatt
- Max capacity
- 500
- Spaces
- 14
- Rooms
- 201
Hotel
The Leela Palace
- Max capacity
- 1,200
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 316
Resort
Welcomhotel Kences Palm Beach
- Max capacity
- 7,000
- Spaces
- 10
- Rooms
- 94
Hotel
ITC Kohenur
- Max capacity
- 900
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 271
Hotel
Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel
- Max capacity
- 2,000
- Spaces
- 17
- Rooms
- 289
Hotel
Park Hyatt
- Max capacity
- 800
- Spaces
- 24
- Rooms
- 185
Hotel
The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 15
- Rooms
- —
Hotel
Trident
- Max capacity
- 950
- Spaces
- 8
- Rooms
- 323
Resort
Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty
- Max capacity
- 850
- Spaces
- 18
- Rooms
- 264
Hotel
Kochi Marriott
- Max capacity
- 1,600
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 273
Hotel
Novotel Vijaywada Varun Hotel
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- —
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 164
Hotel
Novotel
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 9
- Rooms
- 222
Convention Centre
Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Max capacity
- 5,500
- Spaces
- 36
- Rooms
- —
Resort
Grand Hyatt
- Max capacity
- 1,200
- Spaces
- 21
- Rooms
- 313
Resort
The Leela
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 6
- Rooms
- 206
Exhibition Centre
CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre
- Max capacity
- 5,000
- Spaces
- 32
- Rooms
- —
Hotel
Grand Hyatt
- Max capacity
- 2,500
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 547
Hotel
Novotel Imagica
- Max capacity
- 4,000
- Spaces
- 12
- Rooms
- 287
Hotel
The Leela
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 11
- Rooms
- 391
Hotel
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
- Max capacity
- 400
- Spaces
- 9
- Rooms
- 269
Hotel
ITC Maratha
- Max capacity
- 900
- Spaces
- 6
- Rooms
- 380
Hotel
Trident
- Max capacity
- 600
- Spaces
- 7
- Rooms
- 555
Hotel
Express Inn
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 12
- Rooms
- 197
Hotel
Conrad
- Max capacity
- 1,200
- Spaces
- 16
- Rooms
- 310
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
- Max capacity
- 1,000
- Spaces
- 17
- Rooms
- 222
Hotel
The Westin
- Max capacity
- 675
- Spaces
- 10
- Rooms
- 277
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Clear filtersVenue information as published in the ICPB MICE Planner (information updated on 31 December 2019). Details can change — please confirm capacities and availability directly with the venue.
Guide to submitting a successful bid
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Pre-bid activities — preliminary assessment by the local chapter
- Frequency: how often is the event held?
- Location: previous host countries?
- Competition: who else is bidding?
- Attendance: number of delegates expected?
- Timings: which period is preferred?
- Decision making: who will be selecting the venue?
- Technicalities: what are the deadlines?
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Intent to the world body for the bid
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Submission of the bid document
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Presentation of the bid
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After the bid is won
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Appointment / selection
- PCOs
- Venue / hotels
Convention bids — supporting documents
- Accessibility (access details) — airports and main carriers; railway connections; road access.
- List of hotels — consolidated, not individual brochures: categorisation / tariff range (luxury, mid-range, budget); number of rooms, indicating handicap facilities; number and sizes of meeting / exhibition facilities (LxBxH); capacities of facilities for various set-ups; website links.
- List of stand-alone convention / conference facilities — number of meeting rooms and dimensions (LxBxH); capacities for various set-ups; exhibition hall sizes.
- Seasonality map — high, low and shoulder seasons; temperature and rainfall charts.
- City information, preferably with video — a map indicating hotels, convention centres, airports, railway stations and points of interest; a write-up on the history of the city, if relevant.
- Recreational facilities at the destination, supported by brochures if possible — local sightseeing; day trips and excursions; cultural activities; shopping (specialties, sale periods).
- List of relevant institutions / associations — e.g. for doctors' conferences, a list of hospitals with relevant facilities and well-known medical specialists.
- List of conference organisers / meeting planners with contacts and past client references.
- Availability of local convention infrastructure — audio-visual equipment; broadband access.
How ICPB members can assist
The members of the Bureau, with their expertise, extend the assistance needed to handle conferences in India involving trade associations and industry counterparts:
- Budgeting of the event
- Worldwide promotion and publicity of the event, including production of promotion materials
- Air transportation of conference publicity materials
- Airport receptions and departures
- Inaugural and closing ceremonies
- Booking of accommodation, including meeting halls
- Social / cultural programmes
- Theme parties, food and beverage services
- Sightseeing / pre- and post-conference tours
- Special interest activities
- Recording of proceedings, simultaneous interpretation, printing of congress proceedings, public relations, protocol etc.
- Accounts and audit
Find a partner in the ICPB members directory, or contact the India Tourism office for the region you are planning in.
Market Development Assistance (MDA) for bids
To give a boost to MICE tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India extends its Market Development Assistance scheme to Active Members of ICPB bidding for international conferences and conventions. Indian associations and societies receive support on winning a bid, or on finishing second or third. ICPB is the nodal agency for the scheme.
| Conference size | Winner of the bid | 2nd or 3rd position |
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| Category I — 500 pax and above | ₹4.50 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| Category II — 200 to 500 pax | ₹2.50 lakh | ₹1.00 lakh |
An additional ₹1 lakh is given to the winner of the bid when the conference / convention is held in the off season, between 15 April and 15 September.
Why the scheme exists
International organisations and societies regularly hold their conferences and conventions in different destinations. Indian societies/members are entitled to bid to bring these conferences to India, and to do so they prepare bid documents as per the manuals of the international societies, make audio-visual and PowerPoint presentations, travel to different countries to make the bid, host receptions, and produce and distribute brochures, souvenirs and leaflets. Assistance for such activities can be provided by Active Members of ICPB.
To give a boost to MICE tourism, the Government of India extends the benefits of the Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, administered by the Ministry of Tourism, to Active Members of ICPB towards bidding for international conferences and conventions. Associations/societies are given financial support on winning the bid or on obtaining second or third position in the bidding process, subject to the terms and conditions below.
Terms and conditions
5. Planners/societies approach ICPB Active Members for help in preparing a professional bid document, making the presentation, or any other assistance or professional support. Ministry of Tourism assistance under the scheme is based on this.
6. The financial support is provided to Active Members of ICPB, who release it to the Indian association/society after bidding, provided they win the bid or stand second or third among the bidders — Category I (500 pax and above): ₹4.50 lakh for the winner, ₹1.50 lakh for second or third position. Category II (200–500 pax): ₹2.50 lakh for the winner, ₹1.00 lakh for second or third position. During the off season (15 April to 15 September) an additional ₹1 lakh is given to the winner, once the Active Member has submitted documents proving the conference actually took place in that period. ICPB also certifies and furnishes supporting documents proving that the bidder won or stood second or third.
7. Assistance to an association/society is limited to once in a financial year. The credibility of the association and the relevance of the convention are taken into consideration.
8. The ICPB Active Member must not be under investigation, or charged, prosecuted, debarred or blacklisted by the Ministry of Tourism or any other Government agency, and must furnish a declaration to this effect.
9. The applicant furnishes a declaration: "I hereby declare that I have not claimed/received any financial assistance for this bidding activity from any other Government/Government Agency."
10. Where there are several applications, priority is given to Active Members who have not availed financial assistance under the MDA Scheme in the past.
Applying for prior approval
a) proof of approval as an Active Member of ICPB, with a letter from ICPB certifying the applicant's antecedents/credentials and supporting the application;
b) details of financial assistance availed during the last three years from the Government, including the Ministry of Commerce/FIEO and the Ministry of Tourism.
Claiming the assistance
a) a legible photocopy of the passport showing departure from and arrival in India and the countries visited (or other evidence such as hotel bills or boarding passes);
b) the original air ticket/jacket with three self-certified photocopies, and a statement of the travellers' names, ticket numbers, flight numbers, dates of departure and return, sectors/countries visited, class of travel, and the economy excursion fare for those sectors;
c) a brief report on the tour and the presentation made, with documentary proof of winning the bid or standing second or third.
13. Claims received more than one month after return to India, or where notified deficiencies are not completed within 30 days, will be rejected.
14. An 'Active Member' is one recognised in the active category as per the rules of ICPB.
15. The decision of the Ministry is final and binding on all applicants.
More meeting hotels are listed in the MICE Planner Annex.
Planning an event in India?
ICPB and its members can help at every stage — from the bid to delivery.