MICE in INDIA

India is in a continual process of upgrading its MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) facilities. There are multiple plans on the anvil for more world-class convention centers, airports that contest with the best in the world and efforts to team the famous Indian hospitality with customisation as per a visitor's requirement. You could also offer the credit to the world class incentive programs, her ability to heal spiritually, her unmatched offering as a health destination or continually improved infrastructure facilities that over 3 million foreign tourists thronged her this year generating over US $30 billion as revenue, even as most other preferred hotspots marked a decline in their tourism graphs. The inbound MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and events) segment is growing at 15 to 20% annually. It is estimated that the total national and international MICE meetings market all over the world is in excess of $270 billion. According to industry estimates, the Indian in-bound MICE market in first seven months in 2004 was $20 million, which is 40% more than the same period last year. India ranks 27th in the Global Meetings market.

The Infrastructure - India provides an impressive combination of accommodation and other conference support facilities to hold a successful Conference. To mention a few; Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Centre Point, Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Mumbai, the BM Birla Science and Technology Centre in Jaipur, the Jaypee Hotels & International Convention Centre, Agra and the Cochin Convention Centre, Kochi etc together with facilities in the business hotels and resorts at various centers in the country.

A large number of Convention Centres are available in India with a seating capacity of up to 1700 persons. The important conference centres in the country are at New Delhi, Mumbai, Agra, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur & Kolkata. Some important hotel chains like the Taj Group, ITC-Welcomgroup, the Oberoi's, Meridien Hotels, Marriott Hotels etc. also have excellent conference facilities. With the expansion in the network of airlines operation on the domestic routes, better tourist surface transport systems including the Indian Railways, new centers of information technology, many new convention centres, hotels and meeting facilities, India is now an

important MICE destination. The Indian sub-continent is emerging as one of the finest Incentive destinations in the world owing to the diverse culture and geography. From the icy Himalayas to the tropical islands and from citadels in the desert to verdant jungles it is a world in itself. With the emergence of exciting new destinations every year one has unparalleled choices for the incentive operator here. The incentive programmes are a combination of old world charm and tradition interlaced with modern cosmopolitan sophistication.

Today, there are distinct travel divisions within tour companies and airlines that exclusively target MICE movement. Destinations have also begun to market MICE products to specialised agencies and the corporate world at large. The business of MICE holds enormous potential for any country. It is estimated that a person travelling to a country for a conference or convention spends anywhere four to eight times more than a normal leisure traveller. They spend more on food, more on business centre services.

India is globally connected to a network of over 50 international airlines and several domestic airlines, which provide convenient connectivity within India.

Added to this is an elaborate network of surface transportation system. There is an excellent Railway system running through the entire country. All-important cities are connected with state-of-the-art 'Shatabdi & Rajdhani' Express trains. Special trains like Palace on Wheels and Royal Orient Express, comprising of air-conditioned saloons decorated in the old Maharaja style offer guests a chance to stay on the train and visit colourful Rajasthan and fascinating Gujarat. An excellent network of roads, national and state highways, luxury coaches, Indian & foreign-make vehicles add to the convenience and comfort of surface travel.

And, to add to this, India offers an educated manpower base where fluency in English and other official international languages can be expected

Pune is one of the historical cities of India with a glorious past, an innovative present and a promising future. Pune, the modern and contemporary education centre of India and the cultural capital of Maharashtra has been known by many sobriquets. With several world heritage monuments, and great sightseeing, large landscaped gardens, great cuisine, entertainment and night life Pune provides an exciting backdrop to many a corporate events like conferences in Pune & meetings in Pune. It has headquarters of several large Indian corporate houses, hosting your corporate event in the city could help save travel expenses for a large number of employees and partners alike.

We offers customized packages for conferences in Pune, conference in Pune, meeting in Pune, meetings in Pune, MICE in Pune. Browse our site and get more info on conference in Pune, MICE in Pune & meeting in Pune. Pune has a world class facility coming up at the International Convention Centre which comprises the ICC Trade Tower, the ICC Tech Park and the S L Kirloskar Convention Centre. State of the art facilities will be embedded in the convention centre which will sport open air exhibition grounds, auditoriums, a five star hotel and a family entertainment centre as well.

(ICC) International Convention Centre in pune ICC Realty (I) Pvt. Ltd.
International Convention Centre, South Asia's Largest Composite Trade and Convention Centre is strategically located at Pune's most prime locale Senapati Bapat Road. Nestled amongst some of the most prominent business houses and fortune 500 software giants, it is an ideal location for convention activities. Technically sound, energy efficient & aesthetically designed, ICC is a flawless fusion of the Classic and Contemporary, Technically sound, energy efficient & aesthetically designed, ICC is a flawless fusion of the Classic and Contemporary, The project consists of the ICC Trade Tower, admeasuring 480,000 sq. ft. comprising of offices and high street retail; and the Pune Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre offering 418 rooms. It also has 40,000 sq. ft. the S.L Kirloskar Convention for Meeting & Exhibition, which can

accommodate up to 1800 people; the ICC Mall admeasuring over 665,500 sq. ft. of mall, office space, multiplex and family entertainment.

About project
The International Convention Centre (ICC), at one of the emerging nerve centres of Pune Senapati Bapat Road - is promoted by Pune's august Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) a private enterprise of industry leaders. Technically sound, energy efficient, aesthetically appealing buildings complement each other. The proposed built-up area is approximately 2.2 million sq ft, and comprises three major offerings: ICC Trade Tower ICC Tech Park Pune Marriot Hotel & Convention Center Location Of The Project The concept of intelligent buildings is at the heart of the ICC Trade Towers both in design and in implementation.It revolves around the 'brain', which is one of the most sophisticated control rooms found in any commercial premises - using cutting edge technology. From swipe cards for entry/exit (both occupants and visitors), to fire detectors,dual grid electrical supply areas (external and internal), generators (back-up), elevators (with several built-in features), CCTV, water supply, intercom, parking access, cooling towers. The 'brain' sees it all, and is a one-stop monitoring and control point. ICC Trade Tower is registered with Software Technology Parks of India and. has a total development size of 475,000 sq. ft., floor plate of 60,000 sq. ft., multi-level parking system with 2 level basements.

ICC Trade Tower Offerings :

Showrooms Offices Multi-Level Parking Business Support Facilities

Value Added Services

Showrooms
Spectacular showrooms and prime office spaces based on a modular concept, possible because of an 8.4m column grid system - complemented by a flat slab structure with no beams! Premium showrooms space facing the main Senapati Bapat Road Scalable Sizes : 2,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft Ceiling heights : 18 ft, to 25 ft Frontage : Multiples of 27 ft.

(* ICC has a total frontage of 1 km forming High Street for excellent visibility for the retail and company outlets.)

Offices
Spacious offices, also based on the modular concept-complemented by 4 service cores on every floor-make for customized spaces to meet the new age business needs. Scalable Sizes : 60,000 sq. ft. C 1750 sq. ft. Ceiling Height : 12 ft. Service Cores : Executive, General & Handicapped Access Toilets, Recreational balconies, Vending Machines, 12 Hi-tech elevators including 2 service elevators, Dry waste garbage chutes.

Multi-Level Parking
Multilevel parking with 2 level basements, plus ground level for executives, and upper ground level for two-wheelers - managed by an international parking management company, on a 'pay and park' system.

Business Support Facilities

While every business complex today commercial or residential seeks to provide several amenities, very few go that extra mile to ensure that convenience and comfort are truly available as a 'one-stop' facility. Which is where ICC gives you top priority.

Four service cores on each floor, comprising toilets (executive/general), smoking balconies, vending machines

Elevators: 12 hi-tech 'intelligent' elevators, including two service elevators Central air-conditioning 100 per cent power back up.

Value Added Services

To enable you to run business efficiently. ICC Trade Tower offers several Value Added Services. Staff Cafeterias Auditorium Business Lounge scaling12,000 sq ft. Business Centre Health Club/Spa Swimming Pool Heli-pad Travel Desk Courier Kiosks Florist ATM.

International Convention Centre has devoted an entire building complex to meet the growing requirements of 'new age' business - especially global IT enterprises. Its 2 office towers of 150,000 sq. ft. and 170,000 sq. ft. each comprise of large floor plates scaling 22,000 sq ft each floor. ICC Tech Park is a registered Software Technology Park by STPI, providing varied benefits and facilities, designed to motivate the workforce and enhance productivity levels in an

ambient environment. This Building is compliant to IT & IT-es friendly policy by Government of Maharashtra such as: 1. Reliable and quality power supply round the clock by unlimited back up power, Captive Power Generation and status as Independent Power Producers. 2. Levying of power charges on IT and ITES units at industrial rates. 3. Excellent infra structural facilities for 24 x7 x 365 working environment. Plus there are several built-in 'extras' like multilevel parking, business support services, business lounge, staff cafeteria, gym and spa, service cores, ATMs, courier and travel kiosks, excellent inter-connectivity, and recreational facilities.

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An exhibition or trade show is generally defined as, "A temporary, time-sensitive marketplace ... where buyers and sellers interact, for the express purpose of purchasing displayed goods or service ... " The proposed convention centre would be the hub of hospitality, business, and entertainment - a flawless fusion of the Classic and the Contemporary. The basic concept of the Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) is to provide residents of the city with comprehensive entertainment facilities. It is intended that the FEC will cater to the needs of the entire city, and is not exclusively targeted at the residents of Senapati Bapat Road or neighboring area. Built to international standards, and adapted to Indian tastes and conditions, FEC takes into account the creation of a destination where each element complements the other. Adjoining the centre, an ultra modern five-star hotel, with 200-odd rooms is planned, and attached to it there will be service apartments, a fitness centre, swimming pool, essential shopping area, and three restaurants, an exclusive bar lounge, multi-function halls, conference halls etc. ICC is entrusting

the construction and management of the FEC to professional mall managers, who will be responsible for its upkeep, cleanliness, hygiene and security, and also manage the retail space within the mall. The SL Kirloskar Convention Centre would be the hub of hospitality, Business and Entertainment. A flawless fusion of the classic and contemporary.

Location Of The Project

On the regional scale, the site is nestled in the heart of the lush green city of Pune, with the mountaintops as a backdrop. Senapati Bapat Road, Pune's IT & commercial hub already houses major multinationals like BMC Software, Persistent, Fusion Technologies, Siemens, I-flex, Syntel and others. Educational institutes in the vicinity are Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, The Law College, Institute of Management Research & Development to name a few. The site is located at a distance of approximately 6 km. from the Pune Railway Station, 12 km. from the Airport and 8.5 km from Mumbai-Pune Expressway.