The news: An ASSOCHAM-CBRE report reveals India's tourism landscape is expanding beyond traditional leisure and heritage segments into MICE, spiritual tourism, wellness, cruise, rural, and wildlife experiences. Hotel occupancy across India's organized sector reached 64.1 percent in 2025, up from 42 percent in 2021, with Average Daily Rates also climbing significantly.
Why it matters for MICE operators: This diversification directly benefits MICE professionals. As corporate meetings, incentive travel, and conferences become core growth drivers alongside wellness retreats and spiritual tourism, hotels are investing in better facilities and services. The rising occupancy and ADR growth mean increased room availability, competitive pricing leverage, and a healthier supplier ecosystem for event operators.
The takeaway: Position your events within India's broader wellness and experience tourism narrative to tap into this expanding demand base.
Source: ET HospitalityWorld
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