Interesting MICE packages
Rubal Chaudhry, General Manager, JW Marriott Chandigarh, talks about the regular MICE packages that the hotel offers to the corporate clients
What makes your hotel a perfect destination for MICE?
Having both indoor and outdoor space helps in providing multiple options and flexibility for events to happen in that space. The different venues at the hotel have a capacity to hold between 100 to 1,000 guests at one time. Another important factor is the location of the hotel – it is central with easy accessibility to government offices and the central business district.
Do you actively promote MICE?
We roll out interesting MICE packages at different times of the year to drive MICE business as well as create customised options as
MEETINGS IMAGINED
The hotel has also introduced a unique concept called, ‘ Meetings Imagined’ with an aim to tap on the purpose of the meeting and provide facilities accordingly. Based on the meeting purpose, Marriott provides expert tips and trends and gives access to an ‘ inspiration gallery’ to help guests to plan essentials. The operations team consists of qualified, trained, experienced professionals who are well equipped to handle MICE events. It also offers packaged dinner services and provide ondemand transportation options. The hotel can also conduct team building activities like cooking competitions and bar competitions if guests require such sessions. These days, spouse sessions like chef interaction, and spa sessions are also quite in trend.
BUSINESS CENTRE
The Business Centre provides Windows and Mac personal computers. Other facilities include a meeting room with a seating capacity varying from per requirement. Apart from this, we regularly do MICE sales calls with top agents too. Out of total business of the hotel MICE contributes 12 per cent to the room business and 20 per cent to catering.
Can we expect any new developments at your hotel?
Our new Al Fresco is a new addition to the outdoor space and hi- end events like launches, book reading sessions, tasting sessions, residential kitties, themed evening parties. This area will offer ample space and enough scope for specific décor and designing: LR ( Indoor) space of 95 ft/ 26 ft or 2,470 sqft and LR ( Outdoor tent to tent) space of 100 ft/ 40ft or 4,000 sqft. eight to 10 persons. The Boardroom is equipped with an overhead projector, clip boards, 42- inch LCD, Conference Call Butler, laser pointers and laptops on request. The hotel also organises for secretarial services, colour photocopies, facsimile, internet connection, scanning, lamination, binding, translation, transcription, notary services, private secretary, courier services and video conferencing. The operational hours of the business centre are from seven in the evening to midnight. However, any business centre requests during the night would be taken care of at the Front Desk.
ACCOMMODATIONS
With 164 luxury rooms, set in a unique open layout, the JW Marriott Chandigarh offers aristocratic elegance and absolute comfort. The hotel has 122 deluxe rooms, 38 executive rooms, four junior suites and one Presidential suite. A range of amenities and services are available in all rooms which include 42- inch LCD/ TV with satellite channels, multimedia panels, high- speed wireless internet connectivity, DVD player, I- Home docking station, private LDD telephone and fax numbers, other general guest room business amenities, floating bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, concierge service, valet service, and a doctor on call.
THE EXECUTIVE LOUNGE
This is a private lounge, an indulgent luxury available to guests who want extra special care. It is offered as a complimentary benefit to loyal guests. It provides complimentary breakfast, high tea and a happy hour service.
The meeting rooms open out into the smart foyer area where executives can relax and lounge