Head to Goa for INCENTIVE GETAWAYS
MICE agents and hoteliers elaborate on why Goa is one of the most popular destinations for incentives, especially domestic MICE
Yusuf Poonawala
Head – Bharat Deko Cox & Kings
GOA BUOYANT ON DOMESTIC MICE
Goa is among the top five destinations for MICE in India and is ready to contribute further to the $4.8 billion industry. There is a steady yearon-year growth despite an emergence of newer MICE facilities in other states.
INCENTIVE SECTOR PICKING UP
Recognising the need to join the wagon, there are new hotels which have made their way to Goa. W Hotel opened in North Goa looks ready to accommodate the growing sector.
CROSS BORDER EQUIPMENT PASS
There isn't any law that restricts the flow of any equipment for event purposes.
NIGHTLIFE IS GOA
The picture perfect beaches, word-class water sports, floating casinos, glowing markets and a vibrant nightlife, ensures the companies to have an unforgettable experiences for meetings, incentives, conferences and events.
SOCIAL EVENTS INDUSTRY IN GOA
The social events industry is quite massive given its portfolio in holding mega EDM and music festivals, and many other international events.
Rajeev D. Kale
President & Country Head - Leisure Travel, MICE Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
REPEAT CLIENTS
Our company has witnessed Goa to be now clearly a year round destination that has the highest number of repeat clients.
GETTING TO GOA
Goa is a much sought-after MICE destination and hence to ensure smooth delivery, at Thomas Cook India, we advise our MICE Corporate to book their tickets a minimum of a month prior to departure.
VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE IN GOA
Goa has always been a top favourite MICE destination for its range of leisure and local sight-seeing experiences, as also its famed Goan cuisine-culture, and with a unique approach to hospitality, Goa continues to attract MICE groups for its entertainment, vibrant nightlife and adrenaline-infused water sports like yachting, diving, jet-skiing, para-sailing, dolphin tours, etc.
SOCIAL EVENTS INDUSTRY IN GOA
Social events in Goa are a significant industry, key in catalyzing demand travellers to the state. Goa is host to major music festivals, food festivals, fashion events, literature festivals and film events all year round.