M.I.C.E

Travelling for business meeting or attending a business conference / seminar, participating in a trade fair in domestic or international destination are classic examples of MICE travel.

There are clear distinctions between MICE travel management and self-travel management as MICE travel management offers more to the business travelers since it is planned and controlled by an experienced travel management company. The benefits of MICE travel management are cited below.

• Easy handling of business traveler groups
• Smooth travel booking in Airlines and Road transport
• Special rates and fares in group booking
• Better organization of business events in the venue
• Enhances company reputation among employees and other stakeholders

Any business organization can participate in MICE Travel depending on the nature of the seminar. Usually, key employees from the organization attend business conferences that are held domestically or internationally.

A business conference or seminar will continue during business hours only and that gives a chance to the business travelers to explore the destination more. These days many companies are offering Bleisure trips which are perfect blends of business and leisure trips. An expert travel management company can only arrange these trips and offers to make the most of MICE travel experience.

As a business traveler it always better to know the entire plan, in advance, and understand each step of it. If there is a question, please raise it and get it resolved with the travel management company to avoid unnecessary hassles during travel. Some of the common mistakes to avoid during MICE travel are –

• Deviating from itinerary and taking own decisions
• Over-packing
• Failing to change the mobile data plan
• Not carrying prescribed medicines or other emergency ones
• Forgetting to notify bank for international travel
• Missing out on one of the essential documents
• Carrying valuables

There is no fixed cost for MICE Travel. It entirely depends on the nature of travel, destination travelling to, mode of transport, nature of accommodation and other factors like availing special travel services and much more.

Few popular MICE destinations in Asia are

• India
• Bangkok
• Beijing
• Hong Kong
• Kuala Lumpur
• Macau
• Seoul
• Singapore

The primary purpose of MICE Travel is business. On behalf of the company, a business traveler attends a business conference or a meeting for new business, retaining relationships and exchanging information for better business.