Voice of BUYERS

IT&CMA delegates from India share their experience at the event and the scope of MICE in the Asia Pacific region

We discussed few ongoing groups with our travel partners who also participated in the show. I also learned about the new destinations like Seoul and Taipei which are still unexplored for MICE. There is a lot of scope to add more travel partners from Asia like hotel chains, new MICE destinations and event companies.”

Himani Gunjan Supervisor (MICE) Tamarind Global

The reason for me to be here as always is to scout for newer destinations, and newer people with whom we can network for future business. One of the products we are looking at is cruise. Today, we see companies open to the idea of chartering the entire ship for large groups.”

Sandeep Ramakrishnan Director Consumer Links Marketing

I find the floor plan at the IT&CMA hassle-free which makes it very easy for buyers to move around and meet people. Today, the size is not as important as the relevance of the exhibitors. I would recommend though that they should develop an app for the show which will make things very easy for everyone.”

Mukesh Makhijani Director Stimulus

It is a great platform to meet new suppliers and get market updates from this part of the world. I also met cruise companies here which have a lot of potential for our clients and the new DMCs here which helps us remain competitive. I also met a lot of suppliers who were interested in weddings.”

Vansh Arora Executive Director Flag Travel Services

This year, I chose some new properties with whom we were not working with earlier like Marriott Bangkok and Intercontinental Pattaya. I am also looking to explore new destinations like Krabi and Koh Samui, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. Our clients are bored of the usual places.”

Samrit Mitra Manager – Outbound Carnation Travel Services

The show was beneficial for me as the participants are mostly from A-PAC region. I could interact with hoteliers, event companies, MICE operators and DMCs directly via B2B meetings. We could find good suppliers here. I finalised two destinations and hotels for our MICE groups at very attractive rates.”

Rajeev Rawat Director Prime Link Travels

I have always been able to close one or two deals here since decisionmaking is quick and sellers are more flexible about reducing the rates or confirming availability or talking and keen on closing business at IT&CMA. Thai Airways is also more receptive when you talk to them here.”

Vikas Suda Managing Director Vdoit4U

I attended a few sessions with interesting topics and speakers. The focus on travel and meetings is very high. Nevertheless, it still helps in connecting with people. For me the focus area apart from the sessions is meeting folks in the APAC region.”

Mubashar Ahmed Regional Category Manager (Travel & Meetings Procurement), Asia Pacific, Capgemini

I have been a regular at CTW and also part of some panel discussions. Apart from the networking, one gets a perspective of the Asia Pacific market. We get to meet so many suppliers under one roof.”

Manish Raj Board Member (Membership Committee), The Infrastructure, Facility, Human Resource &Realty Association (iNFHRA)

The show this year was bigger than before because they have their international teams here as well from the US, the Philippines, Macao, etc. This year, I met companies and destinations that are coming up with new shows. I also met hotels that offer good venues for conferences as well as wedding groups on the beachside.”

Ashish Narula Director, Vision Tour Club