Bengaluru : Radisson Bengaluru City Center hosted the 5th edition of GReaT Conversations in collaboration with the Karnataka Event Management Association (KEMA), bringing together leading voices from the events, weddings, airline, and media sectors for a curated round table discussion on the evolving future of corporate events, weddings, and sustainable hospitality practices.
Centred around the theme of Green Meetings, the discussion explored how sustainability is increasingly influencing the future of MICE, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. With businesses and consumers seeking more conscious, meaningful, and environmentally responsible experiences, the session highlighted how hotels and event partners can collaboratively design gatherings that are impactful, efficient, and sustainable.
Hosted at Radisson Bengaluru City Center, the event also reinforced Bengaluru’s growing importance as one of South India’s leading source markets for MICE, weddings, and lifestyle-led hospitality experiences. Industry leaders discussed the importance of closer alignment between hotels and planners to ensure events are executed responsibly while delivering elevated guest experiences. The session was moderated by Jit Bose Vice President – Commercial, and attended by Puneet Dutta COO and Anu Shinoj from GRT Hotels & Resorts. Karnataka Event Management Association was represented by Tony Stephen President , Srikant Kanoi Executive Vice President, along with other key members of the Executive Committee, reinforcing the strong collaboration between the hospitality and events industries.
The evening itself was designed as a sustainable meeting experience, showcasing GRT Hotels & Resorts’ GReaT Green Meetings initiatives through environmentally conscious event setups, locally sourced culinary offerings, and responsible operational practices. The networking dinner was hosted at the hotel’s terrace venue overlooking Ulsoor Lake, offering panoramic views of the Bengaluru skyline and one of the city’s premier open-air event spaces.
Speaking on the initiative, Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, said:
“We thank the Executive Committee of the Karnataka Event Management Association for collaborating with us on another edition of GReaT Conversations and bringing together industry thought leaders to discuss the trends and future of sustainable events. As the MICE and wedding segments continue to grow, it is important for hotels and event partners to create experiences that are not only memorable, but also mindful of the environment and the communities we serve.”
Conducted as an interactive round table discussion, the event encouraged an open exchange of ideas, insights, and best practices among senior stakeholders from the events and wedding industry, airlines and media. Discussions covered emerging MICE trends, evolving wedding expectations, experiential hospitality, sustainability integration, and the future of responsible events in India.