THE first edition of the Global MICE Travel Mart will take place at The LaLiT, New Delhi from May 19 to 21.

The event will aim to showcase buyers and sellers comprising foreign MICE tour operators, MICE associations and foreign corporate entities.

It will also be instrumental in putting India on the map as a MICE destination for foreign tour operators.

The mart is organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in support with Travel Agents Association of India and India Golf Tourism Association.

Separately, India will also host the MICE India & Luxury Travel Congress on July 28 and 29 featuring keynote speeches and panel discussions about trends in India’s corporate and luxury travel market.

Based on the event website, outbound MICE and business travel from India is expected to increase 62 percent by 2017.

In other news, Australia has announced plans to introduce a new three-year multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists and business travelers.

Source: travelwireasia.com