Hyderabad

Hyderabad combines an old world charm with the bustle and atmosphere of a business city. The development of the IT sector in Hyderabad has significantly attributed in making the city a popular business and MICE destination. Besides the IT sector, there is also a booming healthcare and medical sector creating business demand. The international airport at Hyderabad has contributed in no small measures in making the city a well-connected MICE city.

The Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) is the biggest conventional centre in the country and the focused approach of the state government in developing the city as India’s foremost MICE hub is an example for many other states to take learnings from. Promoted as India’s premier MICE destination, Novotel Hyderbad Convention Centre and HICC does not only attract conference guests, but also a large percentage of business clients. The flagship property of Accor Hotels in India, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is attached to the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, that is also managed by the Accor group. Spread across an area of 15 acres, the complex is located in the heart of the IT hub of Hyderabad. The locational advantage of the property for MICE events is wide ranging – easy accessibility to a world class airport (a short 35 to 45 minutes drive), a convention centre for 6,000 people and also an exhibition centre next to it.

Hyderabad is also home to Ramoji Film City that is not just a major tourist attraction but also a unique MICE location. Almost 300 corporate events are organised there every year. The many attractions and ambience of the campus, along with the focused expertise of organising innovative thematic events offer a one-of-a-kind experience, to corporate clientele who return again and again. P&G’s annual meet has been held here for many years, hosting 5,000-6,000 people. Ramoji Film City has also hosted 14,000 people on a single day for Dr Reddy’s. There is no convention centre but the gardens form the perfect convention venue. Food is served in the gardens and different events are also organised in the tourist area called Ramoji Movie Magic. Realising the necessity to tap different market segments for MICE, Ramoji Film City has established regional offices. Markets like western India, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru besides Hyderabad have dedicated teams to promote Ramoji Film City as an ideal MICE destination.

Leonia International Centre for Exhibitions & Conventions (LICEC) of Leonia Holistic Destination, has many meetings and conference venues, including six outdoor venues.

Leading hotels with conference facilities in the city include Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan, Taj Banjara, The Radisson Blu Plaza, Park Hyatt Hyderabad, Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, ITC Kakatiya Hyderabad, Marigold By Green Park.

Places of interest

Hyderabad has a lot to offer visiting tourist in terms of heritage and culture. Right from the city’s icon – Charminar to the age-old Golconda Fort. A must-see is the light and sound show at the fort. Then there is the Salarjung Museum and the Qutub Shahi Tombs. The collection at the Andhra Pradesh State Archaeological Museum is a great attraction for art lovers. Laad Baazar is the old city’s well known shopping area and the perfect place for finding traditional wear and accessories. If visitors just want to stroll around, there are gardens aplenty or they can take a short cruise around the Hussain Sagar lake in the evening. For nature lovers there are locations like Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park (about 15 km from Hyderabad), Mrugavani National Park (at a distance of 25 km in Chilkur) and KBR National Park which is within the city itself. Osmansagar Lake and Shamirpet are excellent picnic spots.