IANS | 15 May, 2024
The Union Ministry of Tourism is participating in IMEX, Frankfurt
from 14th-16th May 2024 to showcase India as a leading MICE (meetings,
incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism) destination to the
global market.
IMEX is a hub for the global events industry, which offers a
valuable and lucrative opportunity for professionals to enhance
businesses and gain invaluable insights.
The Ministry has
identified MICE as a niche sector to address the issue of seasonality
and showcase India as a 365-day destination.
In line with this
effort, the Ministry has introduced 'Meet in India' as a specialised
sub-brand within the 'Incredible India' campaign. This sub-brand aims to
enhance promotional initiatives, showcasing India as an appealing MICE
destination equipped with top-tier connectivity, cutting-edge
infrastructure, a vibrant knowledge hub, and a plethora of distinctive
tourist attractions.
During India's G20 Presidency, over 200
meetings were convened in 56 cities nationwide, resulting in increased
tourism both domestically and internationally.
This platform
effectively spotlighted India's robust MICE infrastructure and its rich
cultural and natural heritage on a global scale.
Following this momentum, the Ministry of Tourism is working to position India as a premier global hub for MICE activities.
Huge
progress has been made in internal connectivity by air and roads, ease
of travelling within the country and opening up new infrastructural
facilities for organising conferences and conventions as a result of
which India is poised to be a leading destination.
India is
positioned at the 9th rank in the ICCA (International Congress and
Convention Association) ranking of countries in the Asia Pacific region,
in 2022.