The news: Corporate offsites and incentive trips are making a strong comeback as Indian companies resume travel plans and allocate budgets for team experiences. The Economic Times reports that companies across sectors are investing in experiential travel again, reflecting renewed confidence in business performance and employee engagement priorities heading into 2026.
Why it matters for MICE operators: This trend directly impacts your pipeline. DMCs and PCOs should expect increased inquiries for incentive travel, team offsites, and destination experiences. Companies are no longer hesitant to spend on these programs—they're viewing them as retention and morale tools. This means higher booking volumes and larger budgets per program, particularly in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
The takeaway: Start positioning incentive travel packages now and reach out to HR heads at mid-to-large companies to capture this surge in demand.
Source: The Economic Times — Incentive Travel India
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