What exactly does MIT's Corporate Tours & MICE service cover?
It covers corporate offsites, incentive travel, conferences, and employee outings, planned and executed end to end - itinerary design, accommodation, transport, activities, and on-ground coordination - whether that's a 15-person leadership retreat in Coorg or a few-hundred-delegate conference in Bangalore.
What is MICE travel, and does MIT handle all of it?
MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. MIT plans and coordinates all four for corporate clients, sized to whatever format your event takes - a board meeting, a reward trip, a multi-day conference, or an exhibition-linked visit.
How much does a corporate offsite or MICE trip cost?
It depends on the destination, group size, season, accommodation category, and what's included (activities, AV, meals, transport). Rather than quote a generic number, we put together a customised proposal once we know your headcount and requirements - reach out for current rates on your specific plan.
How far in advance should we book a corporate offsite or incentive trip?
For a smaller domestic offsite, 4 to 6 weeks' notice generally gives good availability and rates. For larger conferences (100+ delegates) or international incentive trips, we'd recommend 2 to 3 months' lead time, especially during peak travel season (October to March) and if visas are involved.
Can MIT organise a corporate outing within Karnataka on fairly short notice?
Being headquartered in Mysore with established relationships across Karnataka - Coorg, Chikmagalur, Kabini, Bandipur, Hampi, and the coast - MIT can often move quickly on domestic, in-state plans. That said, more lead time generally means better property availability and rates.
Which destinations work best for a corporate incentive trip?
Domestically, Coorg, Chikmagalur, Goa, and Kerala's backwaters are popular incentive choices for their scenery and resort options. Internationally, Thailand, Dubai, Bali, Singapore, and Malaysia are common picks for reward travel thanks to connectivity, variety of experiences, and value for the budget.
Do you handle international MICE and incentive travel, or only domestic?
Both. MIT's team is Amazing Thailand specialist-trained and has represented South India at the Arabian Travel Market Dubai and the Karnataka Tourism Roadshow Japan 2025, which helps when planning outbound corporate travel to destinations like Thailand, Dubai, and beyond.
What's typically included in a corporate tour package?
Accommodation, group transport (transfers, coaches, or cabs as needed), meals as agreed, and coordination of activities or team-building sessions. For conferences, venue and AV liaison is added in. Every inclusion is spelled out in the proposal before you confirm, so there's no ambiguity.
Is ground transportation included for corporate groups?
Yes - airport transfers, intercity travel, and local transport for sightseeing or activities are built into the itinerary based on your group size and schedule.
Can MIT arrange team-building activities as part of the offsite?
Yes. We coordinate with local activity operators and resorts to build in team-building sessions, adventure activities, or cultural experiences depending on the destination and what your team is looking for.
Do you provide conference venues and AV equipment?
We coordinate with venues that have the right conference facilities and with AV/equipment vendors on your behalf. Let us know your meeting format (boardroom, theatre-style, banquet) and delegate count, and we'll shortlist suitable options.
What's the difference between a corporate offsite and an incentive trip?
An offsite is usually work-focused - a planning session, team meeting, or retreat - often with a recreational element built in. An incentive trip is reward travel for top performers, generally more leisure-led and sometimes at an aspirational international destination. MIT designs the itinerary differently depending on which one you need.
Can you handle both large conferences and small team outings?
Yes - MIT plans everything from compact 10 to 15 person leadership retreats up to large multi-day conferences with several hundred delegates, adjusting the level of coordination to match.
How is pricing structured for corporate group bookings - per person or per event?
Travel and stay components are usually quoted per person on twin/double occupancy, while fixed costs like venue hire or entertainment may be quoted as a lump sum. Every proposal includes a clear cost breakup so you know what's covered.
Can you provide multiple package options at different budgets for internal approval?
Yes, this is a common request. We can put together tiered options so your travel desk or HR team has a few price points to present internally before locking in the final choice.
What happens if the delegate count changes close to the travel date?
Headcounts do shift, and we work with you as changes come in - adjusting rooming, transport, and meal counts where possible. That said, changes very close to the travel date can affect rates or availability, so flagging updates early helps us protect your budget.
Do you assist with visas for international corporate travel?
Yes, we guide the group through the visa documentation and application process for the chosen destination as part of planning an outbound MICE or incentive trip.
Do you provide a dedicated point of contact or on-ground support during the event?
Yes, MIT provides on-ground coordination during the trip itself, so your HR or admin team isn't managing day-to-day logistics on top of running the event.
Can MIT combine a conference with a leisure extension for delegates?
Yes, this is a frequent request. We can build in pre- or post-conference leisure days - sightseeing, a resort stay, or a short extension - especially useful for delegates travelling from out of town.
We have offices in multiple cities - can MIT coordinate travel from different departure points?
Yes. With branches in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Cochin alongside the Mysore head office, MIT can help coordinate a group converging on one destination from several cities.
Is corporate travel insurance included?
We can help arrange travel insurance for your group, particularly for international trips - just flag this requirement when sharing your brief so it's factored into the proposal.
How do you ensure consistent service across Mysore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Cochin?
These are MIT's own branch offices rather than separate franchise partners, so planning and execution for multi-city corporate trips is coordinated directly between them, giving you one point of accountability throughout.
What's a good group size for an offsite in Coorg or Chikmagalur?
Both regions work well for anything from a compact 10-person leadership team to 100-plus delegate company outings, since resorts and homestays in the area come in a range of capacities. We match the property to your group size and budget.
How does MIT compare to booking a corporate trip directly with hotels or a generic travel portal?
Booking direct usually means managing multiple vendors yourself - hotel, transport, activities, AV - with no single point of accountability if something changes. MIT, as a South India DMC with on-ground presence in five cities, takes that coordination off your plate and hands you one proposal, one contact, and on-ground support during the trip.
How do we get started planning a corporate trip with MIT?
Reach out with your travel dates, approximate headcount, budget range, and objective (offsite, incentive trip, or conference) via phone or WhatsApp at +91 96119 57301, landline 0821 424 7111, or email mitb2btravels@gmail.com, and we'll revert with a customised proposal.