MICE Promotion in Chennai, Bangalore & Kolkata 16th, 18th & 20th September 2019
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) being the Government Organization responsible for the development of the MICE Industry in Sri Lanka has identified several key markets as potential for MICE industry. India is one of the key markets identified by SLCB to leverage the market position for MICE industry.
India is a key market for Sri Lanka’s MICE sector with the air connectivity and the convenience to travel between the two countries.
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi & Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai organized Sri Lanka MICE promotion in three cities in India, Chennai, Bangalore & Kolkata were held on 16th, 18th & 20th September 2019.
A 15 member MICE Delegation led by Chairman, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) participated at the B2B meeting followed by a networking dinner in each city. Jetwing Travels, Hamoos Travels, NKAR Travels, Esna Holidays, Apple Holidays, Walkers Tours, Sunway Holidays, BMICH, Nawamini Travels, Rainforest Eco Lodge, George Stuart, Royal Holidays, Tropical Leisure, Scope Travels and The Travel Concierge Sri Lanka (TTC) attended the MICE promotion event.
The event provided an opportunity to local industry members to meet MICE buyers, agents, conference & event organizers and the incentive houses in India.
The number of invited MICE companies in each city is as follows, Chennai 127, Bangalore 136 & Kolkata 147.
Mr. V. Krishnamoorthy, H.E. the Deputy Commissioner of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai, Chairman, SLCB, Sri Lankan Airlines Country Managers and Mr. Yasantha De Silva, Minister (Commercial) of the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission addressed the gathering with the presentations during the event.
A media briefing was also organized in three cities with the objective of providing necessary publicity about the event and thereby provided an opportunity create awareness about Sri Lanka as a MICE destination.
Chennai MICE Promotion 16th September 2019 at the Westin Chennai Velachery
Mr. V. Krishnamoorthy, H.E. the Deputy Commissioner of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai making the welcome address
Sri Lanka MICE Delegation
Business Meetings in Progress
Business Meetings in Progress
Bangalore MICE Promotion 18th September 2019 at the Chancery Pavilion
Mr. V. Krishnamoorthy, H.E. the Deputy Commissioner of Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai making the welcome address
Opening Ceremony at Bangalore MICE Promotion
Business Meetings in Progress
Kolkata MICE Promotion 20th September 2019 at ITC Royal Bengal
Business Meetings in Progress
Opening Ceremony at Kolkata MICE Promotion
