The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) successfully organised its Members’ Interactive Meeting on August 21, 2025, at The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Mr. M.R. Synrem, IAS, Chairman, ICPB & Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and attended by Mr. Arun Srivastava, Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, along with ICPB Vice Chairman Mr. Chander Mansharamani, Honorary Treasurer Mr. Neeraj Dhawan, Executive Director Dr. Poonam Rajput, Board Members, and distinguished leaders of the MICE industry.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman, ICPB & Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said, “The successful hosting of the G20 events demonstrated India’s growing strength as a MICE destination. This momentum must be leveraged to bring more large-scale international events to our country. With India’s improved ICCA ranking, our next milestone is to position India firmly among the world’s top global MICE destinations.”
Adding to it, Mr. Arun Srivastava, Joint Director General, Ministry of Tourism, emphasized the government’s long-term vision, “Rather than focusing only on immediate promotion, the Ministry is committed to building a strong and sustainable foundation for the MICE sector. We are encouraging states to establish City Convention Promotion Bureaus, which will create an ecosystem that supports the industry’s long-term growth and global competitiveness.”
Outlining the future strategies and initiatives of ICPB, Mr. Chander Mansharamani, Vice Chairman, ICPB, shared, “ICPB is working to ensure greater engagement and visibility for India’s MICE sector. We plan to organise the next Conventions India Conclave (CIC) and the State MICE Conclave annually, with proposals currently in discussion with Rajasthan, Odisha, and Karnataka. Our first training program has been successfully completed, and the next session in November will focus on “Marketing India as a Convention Destination” and the “Bidding Process”. In addition, we are planning a domestic roadshow in New Delhi and international roadshows in Geneva and Amsterdam. We are also strengthening ICPB by recruiting dedicated managers, launching four training programs annually, upgrading our website, and advocating for the reinstatement of the MDA scheme.”
The Interactive Meet reaffirmed ICPB’s commitment to aligning with the Ministry of Tourism’s vision to position India as a premier global MICE destination. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Neeraj Dhawan. The Imperial Hotel graciously hosted the meeting venue and high tea, followed by a guided tour of the property for the members.
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