The news: ONGC has unveiled the Urja Bharat Convention Centre in Goa, adding a new dedicated events facility to the state's MICE infrastructure. The centre is positioned to strengthen Goa's capacity to host conferences, meetings, and exhibitions, particularly for energy and corporate sector events.
Why it matters for MICE operators: For DMCs and PCOs managing events in India's West Coast cluster, this development expands accessible venue options beyond Goa's existing hotel-based spaces. The dedicated convention centre format typically offers competitive rental rates, modern AV capabilities, and flexible layouts that appeal to corporate clients planning 200-1,000 delegate conferences. This also positions Goa more competitively against Mumbai and Bangalore for energy sector events and government conferences.
The takeaway: Add Urja Bharat Convention Centre to your Goa venue roster and pitch it to clients seeking purpose-built, non-hotel event spaces in coastal locations.
Source: Trav Talk