V. Anbu, CEO,

PATA Travel Mart usually attracts over 1,000 delegates from around 60 countries. BIEC’s aesthetically designed venue with a serene atmosphere, large exhibition space, food court, conference center, large parking space together with unmatched customer relationship management makes it a perfect match for organising shows like PATA. The improved modes of commuting with good road connectivity and the metro rail service terminating closer to BIEC is an added advantage. Designed and built as a ‘Green Project’ BIEC was the first exhibition centre in India to be awarded the ‘LEED-Certified’ rating by USGBC. Special attention has been given to components like rain water harvesting, dry waste segregation, use of recycled water in flush, reducing the intake of fresh water, bore wells getting recharged through According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, visa reforms will fuel about 7.5 per cent growth for the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry. While presenting the union budget for 2015-16, India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that citizens from 150 countries travelling to India will no longer need to wait in queues at local consulates to obtain their visa. Tourists will be granted visas on their arrival. Tourists will also be able to apply online and receive their confirmation to travel within a span of four days. Along with this, the ongoing infrastructure development will have a positive impact on the growth of India’s MICE market.