India’s New Convention Centers: MICE Hotspots for 2025

India’s New Convention Centers: MICE Hotspots for 2025

India is rapidly evolving into a high-potential MICE market, and the government’s infrastructure push is making Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities more event-ready than ever. For travel agents, corporate travel managers, and DMCs, this opens up new revenue streams in cities previously overlooked.

Whether you're handling annual conferences, incentive tours, or trade expos, these new convention centers are worth your attention in 2025.

🏛️ Why This Matters for B2B Travel Professionals

• Event bookings = high-volume travel

• Corporates want cost-effective alternatives to Delhi/Mumbai

• New venues offer bundled support: venues + lodging + connectivity

• Government subsidies often available for national/international conferences

👉 Result: More cities, more clients, more commission.

🗺️ Top Emerging Convention Hubs for MICE in 2025

🏙️ 1. Yashobhoomi Convention Centre – Dwarka, New Delhi

India’s largest MICE venue, inaugurated in late 2023

• Capacity: Over 10,000 attendees

• Features: Helipad, automated seating, green certification

• Close to IGI Airport & metro connectivity

Ideal For: Pharma conferences, government summits, tech expos

🕌 2. Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre – Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Hosted G20 events, attracting national and international attention

• Capacity: 6,000+ with an exhibition hall of 15,000 sq.m.

• Close to: Gift City, Ahmedabad Airport, Statue of Unity

Best Use Cases: BFSI events, international exhibitions, incentive add-ons

Agent Tip: Combine with wellness tours to Narmada or tribal art circuits

🎭 3. Chennai Trade Centre Expansion – Tamil Nadu

The existing center is undergoing upgrades in 2025

• Enhanced capacity: Over 40,000 sqm event space

• Strong flight connectivity from Asia & Middle East

Perfect For: Auto, textile, and IT trade shows
Upsell Idea: Mahabalipuram or Pondicherry retreat post-event

🏞️ 4. Ekta Nagar Convention Hall – Near Statue of Unity, Gujarat

Rapidly emerging as a unique MICE destination

• Modern auditorium + exhibition zones near the world’s tallest statue

• Strong appeal for CSR events, leadership off-sites, and rural immersion programs

Combine With: Jungle safaris, dam tours, tribal village visits

🏯 5. Biswa Bangla Convention Centre – Kolkata, West Bengal

East India’s most premium MICE facility

• Capacity: 3,200-seater auditorium + multiple breakout rooms

• Proximity to the international airport, IT parks

Best For: Corporate award nights, regional meets, academic conventions

Agent Angle: Cultural add-ons like Sunderbans, Shantiniketan, or Durga Puja time tours

💼 How Travel Agents Can Capitalize

✅ Pitch Tier-2 MICE Destinations to Corporates

Frame them as budget-smart, less crowded, and equally impactful alternatives to metros.

✅ Bundle Event + Tour Packages

Offer add-ons like city sightseeing, spiritual retreats, or wellness escapes.

✅ Work with Local Event Vendors

Partner with event planners, decorators, AV teams, and local logistics providers for a turnkey solution.

✅ Promote CSR-Linked Events

Offer venues that align with sustainability, heritage, or tribal experiences—great for brands with ESG focus.

📢 Who Should You Target?

• Corporate clients planning off-sites, AGMs, or product launches

• Industry associations hosting regional and national expos

• Academic institutions arranging conferences or cultural exchanges

• Event planners looking for new, cost-effective venues

Final Thoughts

India’s expanding convention infrastructure is reshaping the MICE landscape. For travel agents and DMCs, these new venues represent more than spaces—they're a way to diversify your business portfolio.

Whether you're selling incentive retreats or organizing full-fledged expos, these emerging cities offer scale, connectivity, and uniqueness that clients are actively seeking in 2025.