When you think of Conferences, the first thing which comes to mind is a stuffy room filled with people discussing their company’s performance, or head honchos discussing how to bring about improvements etc. However over the past many years, Hotels and resorts in Goa have been challenging this mindset and providing companies with top of the line facilities to hold their conferences in an atmosphere which is relaxed and focused on various company specific activities.

Goa Tourism dept aggressively promotes state as MICE destination. Over 25% of star hotel revenue generated from this segment.

The tourism authorities in the state are making a serious attempt to make it a sought after MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) destination. They may be driven by the fact that according to statistics released by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), the Indian market is valued at $ 4.8 billion and growing fast.

Goa is emerging as a preferred MICE destination and there are several private hotels that offer an excellent option. The main factor why companies are looking at Goa for conferences or annual company meetings is the wide range of Resorts in Goa available to them. Companies can choose from five star properties like Hyatt, Taj Exotica, and The Leela to four star properties like Riviera De Goa and three star properties like Le Calypso Beach resort and Nanu Beach resort. Such an extensive option of Goa Hotels means companies no longer have to settle for hotels and resorts which are not on top of their list.

The second biggest reason for Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa is the tariff structure offered for conferences. Most companies think that they will not be able to afford the tariff in a five star hotel in goa. However the biggest surprise is the affordability of rooms during a conference. Almost all Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa have a different rate card for their conference customers. Goa packages for conferences are lesser than the normal room rates. These rates are reduced significantly during the off season which is between the months of April to September. As a result, many companies hold their conferences during the monsoons to take advantage of these reduced rates.

With more and more companies looking to Goa for holding their conferences, Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa know that they have to compete harder than ever to be the preferred destination. Hence companies get access to conference rooms which can hold 200 people or 50 people depending on the number of people attending. Additionally these hotels and resorts offer a whole range of facilities like wireless internet, top of the line audio and video equipment, laptops and desktops loaded with the latest multimedia software, various plug in points across the conference rooms, dedicated staff to handle the guests and provide all kind of support during the conference etc.

Excellent support functions available- Another reason for the rising popularity of Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa in the conference sector is due to the wide range of support functions available. Whenever companies look for conference facilities they always look for what are the options for the husbands/wives and kids of their employees attending the conference. When it comes to this aspect, Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa draw upon their experience in handling the hordes of visitors who frequent their premises for vacations and holidays. Today Goa Hotels and Resorts in Goa offer companies booking conference facilities support functions like babysitting facilities, indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities, access to gyms, health clubs, specialized pools for kids and adults, beauty parlors and salons for both men and women, Spa’s, bookshops, florists etc. The wide range of support functions means that the family members of the delegates can accompany them to the conference and avail these facilities during the duration of the conference.

Conferences and corporate get together are not all about meeting and brainstorming. Companies are always looking out for a wide variety of recreational activities which can be availed by the delegates after the day’s meeting and also after the entire conference is done. Nightlife in goa is one of the most vibrant and diverse nightlife across the country. In fact, no other state can claim stake to such a wide variety of options during the evenings and night time. This helps the delegates and their families relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of goa.



Other than the night life, Goa in the day time is still a haven for tourist activities. Goa has such a rich cultural heritage which is unknown to most tourists. Delegates and their families can explore churches, forts, temples and even visit wildlife sanctuaries during their off days. The best part is that the hotel or resorts hosting the conference have travel concierges who can organize these tourist activities for the delegates and their families. These travel concierges will ensure that delegates and their families get to visit all the popular and lesser known tourist destinations thus providing them a welcome break from the conference. While most of us know that Goa is one of the most sought after Beach Destination in India, what we do not realize is the religious and bio diversity offered by this state.

Goa is also a significant location for religious tourism. It has religious significance for both Hindus and Christians. There are a number of temples and churches in Goa which are a major pilgrimage destination.In fact Goa has some very old temples and churches which were built in the twelfth and fourteenth centuries and should be visited for their history and architecture.

Festivals are an integral part of Goan life. Every little hamlet has a tiny temple or a church with a special annual zatra or a festa. An outstanding aspect of life in Goa is its harmony and there is always a reason to celebrate. The confluence of cultures is reflected vividly in the music of the church and the hymns of the temple.

Revelry, music and dance, flow through the blood of the Goan community. As a result of 450 years of colonization by the Portuguese, Goan music has evolved to a form that is quite different from traditional Indian music. This historic amalgamation from the East and West has produced some of India’s best artistes, both in Indian classical and Western music. The most popular forms of post

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