editorial
Dear Reader,
Beginnings are exciting. Now that we have stepped into a brand new year, we are hoping that MICE will experience the same excitement. Most in the industry are buoyant and looking forward to new things and new destinations to tap into. While some old ones such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Thailand, and Malaysia remain eternal favourites for holding meetings, there is a trend emerging towards offbeat and new destinations. Canada and Philippines are emerging as two sought after ones. Corporates are looking forward to more adventurous experiences such as lion safaris or dinners in the moonlit desert to unwind after intense conference sessions.
Russia is another country that is hoping to attract more Indian tourists. Leipzig in Saxony, Germany, offers a different scientific experience with the Kongresshalle Am Zoo Leipzig. At this modern convention centre and zoo, called ‘The Zoo of the Future’, education mingles with interactive experiences.
It’s not just other lands, India also has new products on the anvil. The Government of Karnataka is working with corporates to highlight the state’s attractions. Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon is another unique venue which offers a mix of entertainment and business. Keeping up the momentum of beginnings and exciting experiences, Air Canada will make the Delhi-Toronto non-stop flight a daily one from September 2016.
And making the year brighter are tips by our experts. Shital Kakkar Mehra suggests what to carry in our bags while travelling for business meetings. And Brig. Trigunesh Mukherjee says it’s important to celebrate life this year.
Happy New Year and wishing everyone a brighter business time!