Sep 30: Corporate meetings are evolving beyond venues and technology, with organisations increasingly seeking events that support sustainability, employee wellbeing and meaningful engagement.
At Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai, the GReaT Green Meetings initiative addresses these priorities through environmentally conscious meeting setups, locally sourced cuisine and responsible operating practices. Tree planting is also offered to help offset the carbon footprint associated with meetings.
“Corporate meetings must deliver business outcomes while reflecting an organisation’s responsibility towards people and the environment. GReaT Green Meetings makes sustainability practical, measurable and easy to implement, bringing together responsible practices, purposeful hospitality and delegate wellbeing without adding complexity for event planners,” said Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts.
The hotel’s residential MICE package brings the essential elements of a business gathering into one offering, starting from INR 14,999 plus taxes per night on double occupancy, for a minimum booking of 10 rooms.
The package includes premium accommodation, Sunshine Breakfast, lunch and dinner for every night of stay, a conference hall and two tea or coffee breaks. Delegates also receive round-the-clock access to the swimming pool and fitness centre and a 15% saving on therapies at Bodhi Prana. Eligible planners can earn double Radisson Rewards points through the Book Your Meeting offer.
The experience is strengthened by features distinctive to the hotel. Its exclusive 74-suite Biophilia wing brings nature-inspired design into the business stay, creating a calmer setting for delegates between sessions. Customised menus, curated dining, a dedicated vegetarian kitchen and personalised event support allow programmes to be shaped around each organisation.
Venue flexibility ranges from focused meetings to large conventions. The pillarless Royal Ballroom accommodates up to 1,250 guests for receptions and 750 in a seated format. Royal Mile, with its 60-foot ceiling and natural daylight, can be combined with the ballroom to host large-format events of up to 2,000 guests.
Located approximately 10 minutes from Chennai International Airport, the hotel also offers access to Guindy, Pallavaram, Tambaram, Chennai Trade Centre and the city’s industrial and technology corridors.
The next phase of MICE growth will be defined not by scale alone, but by how effectively hotels unite sustainability, wellbeing and commercial purpose to create value beyond the conference hall.
