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Published on 2025-09-05Updated on 2025-09-05
West Bengal, the economic powerhouse of east India, has long established itself as a premier MICE destination. Recent developments with state-of-the-art infrastructure and seamless connectivity has further pushed the envelope. Today, the state offers a diverse range of venues located in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata to serene coastal and hill locales. Here’s a curated guide for investors and industries looking for dynamic MICE destinations in Bengal.
Biswa Bangla exhibition centre (Shutterstock)
Spread over 22 acres, the highlight of this venue is its two pavilions, each of which offer almost 1,00,000 sq ft of exhibition space (a combined capacity of 9,000 pax and 700 stalls). The campus also offers a capacious business block, a food court with 12 permanent stalls, seating for 96 pax and a kitchen that can accommodate five chefs, an open space including large green patches and the iconic Biswa Bangla Tower that rises over 60m in height. Multi-level parking is available for over 1,100 vehicles.
Tourist attractions nearby: Eden Gardens, Howrah bridge, Academy of Fine Arts, New Town Coffee House, Netaji Bhavan.
Check out their website for tariff and other FAQs: https://www.biswabanglamelaprangan.com/
Biswa Bangla Convention Centre
One of South Asia’s largest MICE facilities, Biswa Bangla Convention Centre houses a 3,000-seater auditorium, 2 additional auditoriums, 6 banquet halls (17,000 sq ft in total), 4 exhibition halls, 10 meeting rooms and multi-level parking. There is also a 100-room co-located star hotel, Zone By The Park, on site. Its proximity to the airport — just 10 km away — makes it an ideal MICE venue that has hosted global events like G20 meets and UIDAI workshops.
Tourist attractions nearby: Eco Park, Science City, Mother’s Wax Museum, Nicco Park, Biswa Bangla Gate.
Check out their website for tariff and other FAQs: https://www.wbhidcoltd.com/projects/convention-centre
It’s hard to miss this conch shell-shaped architectural marvel in Alipore. Inaugurated in April 2023, this new venue houses a 1,940-seat main auditorium, 540-seat mini auditorium, 1 multi-purpose hall (400 pax), 3 banquet halls (250 pax each), VIP lounges, artist suites, guest rooms, dorms and parking for 300 vehicles. It is located just 9km from Howrah Station, ideal for anyone looking to host a concert, conference, or any type of event gathering.
Tourist attractions nearby: Alipore zoo, Alipore Museum, Race Course, Birla Planetarium, Shaheed Minar, Town Hall.
Check out their website for tariff and other FAQs: https://www.wbhidcoltd.com/dhonodhanyo/
#Protip: Pop into the Garden Cafe nearby for hearty south Indian vegetarian fare.
Mistika (10,000 sq ft, 600 seating) and Utsari (18,000 sq ft, 1,700 seating) with open-air spaces are ideal for large-scale events. Located in New Town, the venue is close to major hotels and the airport.
Tourist attractions nearby: Eco Urban Village, Snow Park, Rabindra Tirtha, Nazrul Tirtha, Aquatica, China Town.
Check out their website for tariff and other facilities: https://ecoparknewtown.com/
ITC Royal Bengal banquet hall
Apart from these dedicated spaces for events, nearby luxury hotels double as premium MICE venues with world-class service. Notable names include:
Collectively, these hotels offer over 1,600+ rooms, at least 15 meeting rooms and boardrooms, at least 12 ballrooms and around 30 banquet and exhibition spaces — perfect for business and leisure under one roof.
Dighashree International Convention Centre (Picture by Apurv013, Wikimedia Commons)
Hold your meetings against the calming backdrop of the beach in Digha, accompanied by its spectacular local cuisine! The coastal town of Digha is well connected by rail with Kolkata and is around 190 km away via NH16- NH116B.
This modern integrated MICE and hospitality complex houses a 1,000-seat auditorium, an exhibition space (350 pax), 1 exhibition hall (270 pax), 1 conference hall (50 pax) and a four-star hotel (Zone by the Park) with 65 keys including 14 suites. It is located just 1.5 km from Digha Station.
Additional rooms: Four star (50+ rooms) and three-star (100+ rooms) hotels in the vicinity – like Hotel Dolphin, Le ROI Hotel, Dighali - I and - II Tourism Properties offer additional stay, lawns, conference and banquet space.
Tourist attractions nearby: Digha Beach, Marine Aquarium, New Digha Lake Park, Shankarpur Beach, Digha Science Centre, Tajpur and Mandarmani beaches.
Courtyard by Marriott, Siliguri
Located at the city center with sweeping views of the Himalayan range, Courtyard by Marriott Siliguri is the city’s premier business-leisure address. The hotel houses 130 contemporary rooms and suites with 24-hour room service. For MICE and social events, the property offers over 13,000 sq ft of flexible event space, including a pillarless Grand Ballroom (5,500 sq ft, up to 1,200 guests), three versatile banquet halls and well-equipped meeting rooms. Outdoor venues add to the charm.
Tourist attractions nearby: Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Hong Kong Market, Kali Mandir, North Bengal Science Centre and as a gateway — Darjeeling and Sikkim.
The Mayfair Tea Resort, Siliguri
The 154-key Mayfair Tea Resort is India’s first boutique tea resort with lush lawns (over 96,000 sq ft), ballroom (5,100 sq ft), 2 large meeting rooms, an open-air lawn with stage and high-end suites. It hosted the second meeting of the prestigious G20 event held in West Bengal. The luxe rooms, event venues and favourable views are ideal for exclusive retreats and leadership summits.
Tourist attractions nearby: Salugara Monastery, ISKCON Temple, Hong Kong Market, Science Centre, Jungle Safari at Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
For more details, head to their website: https://www.mayfairhotels.com/tea-resort-siliguri/
Imagine a MICE escape amidst the lush tea gardens of the Makaibari Tea Estate founded in 1859 and located in West Bengal’s summer getaway hill station — Kurseong! Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa is an hour’s drive from Siliguri and houses 72 rooms including beautiful villas and bungalows. Perfect for premium offsites, there are three meeting rooms (5,600 sq ft each), open-air venues, spa facilities and global cuisine.
Tourist attractions nearby: Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Coronation Bridge, Teesta River, Bhorer Alo (Gazoldoba), toy train routes.
For more details, head to their website: https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/hotels/taj-chia-kutir-darjeeling
Primarily known for sports, the stadium in the heart of Siliguri is being redeveloped to make it a unique choice for large-scale conventions and cultural gatherings. It can seat 27,000 spectators.
