Mumbai

The Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Mumbai set the standards for the new wave of convention centers in India. Ideally located in the heart of the city with the airport and golf course in close proximity, the Renaissance is set between the hills and the tranquil Powai Lake, creating an ideal business environment. The convention center offers 15 meeting rooms and a full service business center along with other world -standard amenities.

Mumbai's stock of 5 star convention and meeting facilities has been further enhanced with the recent opening of the Four Seasons Hotel which will eventually have a seating capacity for 500 persons. Over 5000 sq. ft of indoor conference space and six function rooms will complement the 6500 sq. ft of outdoor space.

Off the Mumbai Pune highway, spread over 10,000 undulating acres on the Sahyadri Mountains, Amby Valley City is slowly gaining recognition as a MICE venue. Amby Valley's world class infrastructure and an innovative range of luxurious locations makes every conference, product launch, incentive programme or annual meet conducted here a memorable one. Moreover, a wealth of natural attractions in the vicinity makes local sight seeing, day excursions and conference tours very feasible

With a capacity to comfortably accommodate 1,500 people, Amby Valley's sophisticated electronic network with complete GSM coverage, wireless broadband connectivity and advanced communication technology, fail-safe electronic multi-level security and a crisis management system makes it a perfect MICE venue. Furthermore, attractions like equestrian courses, an aquatic bay for water sports, entertainment hubs and leisure lounges, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, splash pool for children, health club with sauna, steam, jacuzzi, Kerala Ayurvedic and Swedish massage, hi-tech gymnasium, indoor dome for table tennis, air hockey, billiards, snooker, pool tables, rodeo bull ride and video games parlour add to its MICE value.

Goa's attraction as a MICE destination

started with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet in 1982. Goa's five, four and three star hotels and resorts are fully oriented to cater to MICE, and with all major hotel brands having a presence along its lovely beaches, the choices are many.

Halfway to Goa from Mumbai is an interesting stopover at Chiplun. Temples, beaches, waterfalls and the Koyna Dam and Reservoir around this highway town make it a base for an incentive tour or conference. The Quality Resort The Riverview is the obvious choice for meetings and events.

Pune

Pune has a world class facility coming up at the International Convention Centre which comprises the ICC Trade Tower, the ICC Tech Park and the S L Kirloskar Convention Centre. State of the art facilities will be embedded in the convention centre which will sport open air exhibition grounds, auditoriums, a five star hotel and a family entertainment centre as well

The Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Center slated for completion by 2010 will further augment the city's MICE facilities. Amenities will include a 1,500-square meter spa and fitness center; an executive level and lounge; a business center with four work stations, two offices, a meeting room and two boardrooms. For conventions and conferences, the hotel will have 1,864-square meters of flexible function space, including a 1,410-square meter ballroom.

Aurangabad

Aurangabad's proximity to the world heritage sites of the Ajanta caves and Ellora rock cut temples draws makes it an interesting MICE venue. Five star conference facilities can be availed at the Taj Residency, Rama International of the Welcomgroup and the Ambasssador Ajanta, while three star services are provided by the Meadows and Aurangabad Ashok

Ahmedabad

Convention and meeting facilities in Gujarat are being expanded to meet the state's booming economy. Presently, Ahmedabad has conference capabilities at the Le Meridien for up to 200 guests, at the Taj Residency for up to 600 guests in a combination of open and covered spaces, and at the Inder Residency for 1000 guests. Sterling Greenwoods has five meeting rooms with a maximum capacity for theatre style seating for 300 delegates. The resort boasts of excellent recreational facilities. ITC's Fortune Landmark, the Sarovar Portico and the Cama Hotel with well appointed services are other plausible venues for MICE in Ahmedabad

While the Welcomhotel in Vadodara is the preferred choice for meetings and events in the city, Surat is gearing up for a world-class convention centre with four banquet halls and 120 luxury suites to build on its existing conference capacity. At present, the Taj Gateway Hotel's five meeting rooms have a combined capacity of 2500, while the Holiday Inn can cater to 600 guests. The Lord's Park Inn offers three star facilities for MICE in Surat.

Approximately 170 kms from Ahmedabad off the highway to Abu is the Balaram Palace Resort. Lovely landscaping and plush rooms with a theatre style conference capacity for 75 guests make it a perfect venue for small sized incentive tours. Similar options can be explored across the Ahmedpur Mandvi and Porbandar beaches. The Mandvi Beach is an exotic destination 60 km from Bhuj worth considering for MICE - the choices are as varied as luxury tents to ethnic village resorts

Daman's peaceful environs and unexplored beaches have several resorts which serve as MICE venues. The Sandy Resort in Daman and Radhika Beach Resort in Diu have conference facilities for 50 and 150 guests respectively, with a host of activities and attractions around the resorts to choose from.