Manipur Tourism has been conferred the Global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) Congress and Awards in Mumbai for promotion of tourism during the year 2018-19 in an award ceremony held on February 12 at the Taj Lands End Hotel, Mumbai.
Manipur was conferred the award, along with Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, for their effort in promoting domestic and international tourists in their respective States.
W Ibohal Singh, Director, Tourism, Government of Manipur, received the award at the event attended by global stalwarts in the tourism industry.
Representatives of International Tourism Boards from across the world exchanged ideas and business at the two event (Feb 12-13, 2019) in the city.
Manipur Tourism has been at the forefront in organising and promoting MICE activities through its events and business summits. Starting from 2016, Manipur Tourism has been organising events like tourism marts and business summits as part of its annual Manipur Sangai Festival.
Around 81 countries participated and were honoured in different fields of hospitality, event management, exhibition, travel, tour operator among others.