The news: The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has elected its 2026-28 Governing Board, with Amaresh Tiwari appointed as Vice Chairman. The leadership reshuffle reflects ICPB's strategic direction to strengthen advocacy for India's conference and convention industry. The new board composition signals ICPB's focus on pushing India as a competitive MICE destination against regional competitors.
Why it matters for MICE operators: ICPB leadership changes directly influence government policy, visa frameworks, and promotional budgets for India's MICE sector. Tiwari's appointment suggests a potential shift in advocacy priorities and industry partnerships. DMCs and PCOs should engage with the new board to ensure their interests—ease of international delegate visas, infrastructure funding, tax incentives—are represented in ICPB's upcoming policy recommendations.
The takeaway: Reach out to ICPB's new leadership to align your business priorities with their 2026-28 agenda.
Source: ET TravelWorld