The Indian Hospitality

MICE and weddings in Indian luxury and business hotels

- KHURSHEED MISTRY

In recent times, India has emerged as one of the most sought-after global MICE destinations due to various factors such as having infrastructure and an amalgamation of climate, accommodation, and other conference facilities. High-tech facilities at par with global standards are offered at conference and meeting venues by the Indian hospitality industry which is always innovating and reinventing itself to extend unforgettable experiences for guests. As an emerging globalized service industry, MICE is especially valued for its high growth potential, constructive improvements, employment opportunities, large industry associations and utilising assets efficiently. The lasting sustenance of this business is guaranteed by hotel room availability, superlative venue connectivity, a well-developed transport network, and other tourist attractions.

After celebrations being restricted by the pandemic, subsequent lockdowns, and economic pressures, the big fat Indian weddings have returned this year with even more extravagance and ostentatiousness than since pre-pandemic days; with an estimated growth of a staggering 200 per cent. The wedding season in India usually sets in after Diwali until February of the next year and popular venues are completely booked for the upcoming season. Indian matrimony is a highly lucrative business and is touted to be the country's fourth-largest industry, behind energy, banking and insurance but ahead of cars, steel and technology.

Business Traveller India curates some of the best Indian luxury and business hotels offering a plethora of options, facilities and unique venues for wedding and corporate events.

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