Testimonials

Buyer Feedback

The MTM+LLTM has been very useful, as I got an opportunity to be part of the knowledge sharing session, and could meet many MICE and related service providers at one place. One of the biggest take away from this event were destinations like Manipur, which we generally do not get to see in such events. Also, we have started interactions with quite a few service providers and hotels, such as OLA, Clarks, StayBazaar.com, and Intercontinental Hotel Group.

- Ajay Bhatt, Associate Vice President Administration & Facilities, Godrej Industries Ltd

"Events like these help in keeping pace with a fast moving industry like the Travel and Hospitality industry. It also helps to connect and network with industry peers which eventually results in significant benefits and savings for the organisation that we work with. MTM+LLTM is one such event where a lot of views, ideas and information on best practices were exchanged and knowledge shared to benefit the participants. They also help organisations and suppliers close RFPs and gain from their time spent at the venue."

—Kala Rayaprolu, Director, Global Travel and Related Services

"The MTM+LLTM proved to a be a ground for great networking, meeting industry stakeholders and decision-makers face –to – face, knowledge sharing about new products, location and new global developments was an integral part of the mart. Have had the opportunity of meeting over 50 exhibitors from a diverse range and industry sectors."

—Parvin Khurana, Associate Vice President - Facilities, OSC Services Pvt Ltd

“MTM provides a bigger platform to meet and interact with industry players. Besides, the advantage of getting everyone under one roof and meeting all brands at one place and at one time, is a great advantage. We also get better deals and more information for our requirements. We are able to meet the decision makers and genuine brands at marts like the MTM+LLTM.”

—Jai Tondak, Director, CSG

“We have got new vendors for our employee engagement programmes / Training programmes.”

—Praveen K Goel, Assistant Vice President, IndiaMART InterMESH Ltd

“MTM+LLTM not only helps us in developing our knowledge on multiplicity of products and services, but also supports uniformly in imparting current market updates. I especially like the Reverse Market Place which allows buyers and sellers to interact with each other on a common platform.”

—Kaushal Gupta, Manager - Administration, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles Ltd

“Face to face interaction with major airlines and hotel representatives will help us in many ways for day to day business transactions. Also the one to one discussion session at The Reverse Market Place was an added advantage.”

—Deepak Jain, Vice President- HR, Transport Corporation of India

“MTM is a good initiative to know the travel sector. I particularly liked the Reverse Market Place which gives a chance for the Buyers and Sellers to interact one-on-one. It is a kind of one-stop shop.”

—Ravi Valecha, Dy VP, Head-Hospitality & Services, HDFC Bank

“MTM+LLM is a very unique platform for integrating the buyers and sellers under one umbrella. The Reverse Market option is a very decisive approach to develop a strategic engagement amongst both the parties. You get a variety of options under one roof and can have a detailed discussion and various travel aspects on MICE, Leisure and business travel.”

—Abhijit Sarkar, National Head - Admin & Infra, Sharekhan Ltd

“Overall, the MTM was a wonderful experience. We met many tourism boards, airlines, travel agencies and got the opportunity to learn a lot about the latest movements in the tourism sector. It is quite well organised and we have updated a lot of contacts which will surely help us.”

—Vinith Vijayan, Dy General Manager, Aditya Birla Management Corp.

“It feels great to receive such an award. It was an execellent platform where we got an opprtunity to meet various sellers under one roof. We look forward to such events in the near future.”

—Sunil Kumar Gupta, Head - Administration, Areva India

“MTM was a brilliant experience. We were award winners last year too and we look forward to getting another award next year. We will continue to keep up the good work as far as travel is concerned.”

—Sandhya Advani, Group Manager - Administration, Accelya Kale Solution

“We have been doing the employee programme for the past 8 years and most of the tour operators we do buisness with have been very good to us. The Mart gave me an opportunity to meet a lot of new sellers like Thomas Cook and Kesari Travels, whom I have been waiting to meet for quite some time.”

—Shiva SR, GM Marketing, Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

“The mart was very well planned and very well organised. We came to know the various service providers who presented their arrangements, displayed their services to give information to the public. We could easily meet everyone in one place instead of visiting their offices.”

—VVN Prasad, Head - Admin, South Asia, APL

“MTM has not only helped us develop the product knowledge but it also helped us know the latest market updates from the travel and tourism industry. The panel discussion was informative and interesting. Overall, the Mart was good.”

—Prasaad P Deshmukh, Principal - SBI Life Learning Centre, SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd

“MTM+LLTM has provided us with an overview of the Travel Industry and its direction. The mart has helped us to interact with people from various organisations and tap into the opportunities available. An interaction with Lavasa and various Tourism Boards has proved to be beneficial at the mart.”

—Sameer Saxena, Group Manager – Property Administration, Mercer Consulting (India) Pvt Ltd

“I was able to meet all the sellers under one roof. This help me to sava a lot of time and I was able to do across comparison. I was introduced to new vendors and was exposed to new ideas and concepts, like cruises.”

—Saras Jhangiani, Manager Corporate Services, Tech Mahindra

Seller Feedback

“Being a Host State Sponsor of MTM, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is very happy with the proceedings. MICE is the need of the travel and tourism industry today. We have received positive queries from buyers and travel agents on new destinations, offbeat places, etc in Maharashtra. MTM is well organized, the time management is excellent, and the right people have been invited. The facilities are state-of-the-art. We would like to be associated once again with MTM.”

— Moushami Kose, Manager (Publicity & PR), MTDC

“MTM has been pretty good for us. The response was great. We had many buyers assembling at our table. The event was well-organised and the staff was very helpful.”

— Mehmet Akay, General Manager, Western and Southern India, Turkish Airlines

“It is a good event. A nice platform to meet industry partners.”

— Amit Chaudhary, General Manager–Operations, Special Interest Tours, Kuoni Travel Group India

“The response has been very good for us. We met a lot of people who showed interest in the Czech Republic. We are sure that the country will be on the MICE map for the corporate world. The buyers were not only enquiring about Prague, but other destinations as well.”

— Radka Neumannova, Director, Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism

“MTM helped us to create leads. We have met some new customers. MICE is here to stay in India and will keep growing. We look forward to participating in the next MTM.”

— Saugat Nandy, Account Director, Starwood Sales Organisation

“MTM has gone very well for us. Korea is already eighth in the ranking of top MICE destinations in the world. We are happy with the feedback from buyers, and have been flooded with queries on what more Korea has to offer.”

— Naomi Lobo, Manager, Korea Tourism Organization

“Many more corporates participated... MTM is getting popular with every year. We had many queries on properties and island destinations in Fiji.”

— Kajal Somaiya, India Representative, Tourism Fiji

“MTM is a good initiative. The strategy is good to get people from hotels, tourism bodies and DMCs under one roof.”

— Aishvarya Guhagarkar, Key Account Manager, MICE, Switzerland Tourism

“The concept of MTM is very good considering MICE is growing by leaps and bounds.”

— Sony Abraham, Regional Manager, India and South Asia, Jungfrau Railways

“A lot of corporates visited us at MTM. MTM is a very good attempt for bringing the MICE fraternity on one platform. The brands assembled here reflects the level of MTM. Good exchange of ideas and information is taking place at all the tables.”

— Mohammad Ali, Director of Sales, MICE, International Sales Office, ACCOR

“We are having fruitful interaction with the buyers. We are happy with this platform. We will be present in the next MTM as well.”

— M. Yuvaraj, Assistant General Manager, Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd.

“We are happy with MTM. The response is very good. It has offered us a good opportunity to network. We have profited from MTM. Leisure and FIT segments are showing promise.”

— Ashutosh Shah, Assistant Sales Manager,
STIC Travel Group

“The MICE business has a lot of potential. The platform is good and is working well for both the buyers and the sellers. It is helping us to know what the corporates want.”

— Asha Berry, Sr. Vice President, Alpcord Network

“FIT is the key component of the outbound market. We are happy with this interactive platform and will come again in MTM.”

— Radha Karande, Business Head, Island Holidays

“MTM has offered a good mix of corporates and agents. MICE is the future of travel industry and hotels and destinations will play a major role in this segment.”

— Bijetri Dasgupta, Sales Manager, Conferences & Incentives,
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces

“MICE is actually rising by leaps and bounds, and events like MTM have become a one-stop shop for the buyers and the sellers. It helps to expand business. In fact, our business has shown a significant improvement after attending the mart last year.”

— Deepak Hemnani, Business Development Manager, Carzonrent

“MTM is helping us to do good business. It is an established platform for the entire travel market—domestic and international. Thirty per cent of our business in 2011 was from MICE. We will be here in the next MTM as well.”

— Suman Samal, Assistant Sales Manager, Radisson Resort & Spa Alibaug

“It has been a productive MTM for us. We have met relevant people. For us, inbound MICE is the key for growth. This sort of platform enables us to meet people under one roof; we get an opportunity to talk about our product. Buyers get a full selection of products. We also get new buyers.”

— Indrani Ganguly, Sales Manager, Corporate & MICE, The Oberoi Group

“It has been an excellent experience. We are getting lot of queries. MTM has been well-organised. We are sitting here with the best brands in the travel and tourism market. It is a great opportunity. MICE is indeed getting promoted in a big way through MTM.”

— Meghna Dave, Representative – India (Meeting Industry), TCEB

“The participation has indeed been very promising at this MTM. Our property is getting a lot of visibility. MTM is a one-stop shop for buyers and sellers.”

— Roshan Rajpal, Director, Sales and Marketing,
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Mysore

“We have had many positive and fruitful interactions with buyers. MTM has shaped up very well for us; it is very different from other marts which are chaotic. The quality of people present here is noteworthy. The desks are well allocated. It seems that the organizer of this MTM knows and takes travel business seriously.”

— Nalini Gupta, Managing Director, Lotus Destinations
& Alessandro Bottaro, Head of Sales & Marketing
Mediterranean new markets, India, Africa, Middle East