Why Choose Colombo for Your Next Event?
- Go Beyond the Boardroom: Pair business with restorative escapes. Recharge in misty tea estates or along the South Coast’s beaches, forts, and safaris. Or embrace relaxation through ancient traditions of Ayurveda, calming yoga, and peaceful meditation. Ideal for wellness incentives, revitalizing during event pauses, and post-event retreats.
- Strategic Location: Situated at the crossroads of Asia with direct flights to high-potential regional markets and major cities, Colombo ensures effortless access for international delegates.
- One City, Endless Access: Everything is within reach. From venues and hotels to fine dining, beaches, and historic sites — all within a short drive. Spend less time commuting and more time connecting.
- Gateway to High-Growth & High-Skilled Markets: Host your event in a city that connects you to rapidly developing South Asian economies and a diverse, educated talent pool.
- A Neutral, Trusted Meeting Ground: Colombo is perceived as a non-aligned, open platform that fosters productive dialogue and inclusive networking across cultures and regions.
Key Advantages of Hosting MICE Events in Colombo:
- Seamless Regional Connectivity: Colombo serves as the ideal launchpad for engaging fast-evolving regional markets and emerging hubs across South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
- Exceptional Value: First-class experiences at competitive rates — Colombo gives you more impact for less.
- Comprehensive Support: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) offers end-to-end assistance, from venue selection to logistics coordination, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Sustainable & Enriching Practices: Colombo’s MICE venues are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, aligning with global sustainability trends, while SLCB offers wellness-focused conference breaks with Ayurvedic treatments, and thoughtfully curated spouse programs.
Venues to Host your Event & Upcoming Developments:
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH): Sri Lanka’s iconic conference venue, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces, accommodating up to 1,600 guests.
- Lotus Tower: South Asia’s tallest tower, featuring a 1,000-seat auditorium and 600-seat revolving restaurant with panoramic city views.
- Leading international hotel chains such as Cinnamon, Hilton, Jetwing, ITC, Shangri-La, Sheraton and Taj, all offering modern conference and banqueting facilities — complemented by experienced Destination Management Companies (DMCs) such as Aitken Spence Travels, Walkers Tours, and Jetwing Travels, ensuring seamless planning and execution of high-end corporate events and incentive programs.
Upcoming Developments
- Port City Colombo Convention Centre: Set to be Sri Lanka’s largest multi-purpose convention venue, with 20,000–30,000 sqm of dedicated event space, capable of hosting over 750 events annually.
Discover Our MICE Member Network
Blue Skies Aviation Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.
Blue Skies Aviation is a trusted partner in aviation, providing comprehensive Flight Support Services tailored to private and commercial aviation. Our one-stop solutions ensure smooth operations for aircraft ownership and management, while supporting the needs of the MICE tourism sector through reliable and efficient aviation services.
Our key services include:
- Ground handling and passenger assistance
- Aircraft fueling and maintenance coordination
- End-to-end flight planning and operational support
- Tailored solutions for business and corporate travel
Whether you are organizing international business events, conferences, or incentive travel programs, our expertise ensures a seamless travel experience for participants, enhancing Sri Lanka’s position as a premier MICE destination.
Contact Details
Email: info@blueskies-aviation.com
Contact Number: 0112 633 338
Address: Office #5, Hangar B, Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana 10390, Sri Lanka
DTH Travel Sri Lanka
DTH Travel has distinguished itself through a long history of industry-leading creativity, reliable service delivery, and tailored travel solutions – by people, for people. Established in 1957 in Thailand, DTH Travel Group has grown into a comprehensive network of 14 fully licensed and insured offices across Asia, including Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Over the years, the group has earned a worldwide reputation as a premier travel service provider in the region. Originally a subsidiary of Diethelm Keller Holding (headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland), DTH Travel is now owned by a trio of experienced industry leaders, each bringing significant expertise to the company.
Contact Details
Email: suranjith.d@lk.dth.travel
Contact Number: 011 470 4600
Address: Hemas Building, 81, York Street, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
Website: https://dth.travel/mice/
Hayleys Travels
At Hayleys Travels, we believe that great experiences are built on understanding what you want and then paying attention to the smallest details. With AI and cutting-edge technology integrated into our processes and a team that boasts decades of experience across different verticals, we are perfectly equipped to deliver once-in-a-lifetime journeys that will leave you longing for more. We truly love what we do here, and we excel in crafting bespoke holidays for our clients and finding that perfect blend to suit each individual’s unique preferences.
As part of Sri Lanka’s largest public-listed, diversified conglomerate Hayleys Group, under their Advantis Aviation and Travel cluster, we are backed by over a century of expertise and deep-rooted local connections – this allows us to create exceptional journeys that authentically capture the essence and the true ‘Spirit of Sri Lanka.’ Advantis is also the largest General Sales Agent (GSA) house in the region for several international airlines, enabling us to leverage their extensive network to provide seamless and reliable global connectivity.
Our love for our land acts as a guiding light in being responsible custodians of its natural beauty, and we specialise in sustainable and cruelty-free experiences that showcase the very best Sri Lanka has to offer. With us, you can embrace “taking only memories and leaving only footprints” as you immerse yourself in our magical island paradise.
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Contact Details
Email: info@hayleystravels.com
Contact Number: 077 238 7824
Address: 400, Deans Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Website: https://www.srilankawithhayleys.com/travel-plus-item/mice/
Hilton Colombo Residences
Hilton Colombo Residences is one of Colombo’s premier hospitality destinations, offering a blend of comfort and convenience in the heart of the city. Renowned for its spacious suites and exceptional service, the property caters to both business and leisure travelers, providing an ideal environment for short visits, long stays and family getaways. As Colombo’s only pet-friendly city hotel, Hilton Colombo Residences creates an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every guest, including their pets, feels at home. Guests enjoy modern facilities, personalized experiences and a warm ambiance that reflects Hilton’s global reputation for excellence.
Contact Details
Email: upekshana.jayakody@hilton.com
Contact Number: 076 312 3134
Address: 200, Union Place, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka
Website: Hilton Colombo Residences
Walkers Tours Limited
Walkers Tours, Sri Lanka’s Leading Destination Management Company, is a trusted and locally owned destination management company that has been in the tourism industry for over 50+ years since 1969. Specializing in standard, pre-planned tours and tailor-made travel across all market segments, we offer the best of Sri Lanka’s identity ranging from culture, nature, adventure, wellness, art and architecture and are there to cater to all your travel needs.
We provide meeting, conferencing, and event management services on a bespoke and customizable basis, undertaking the responsibility to run, manage and produce your MICE event from conception to completion. Our dedicated team is capable in offering a wide variety of services needed to manage a successful conference from hotel bookings, to developing action plans, preparing budgets, marketing, locating the most suitable venue, conference setup including contracting suppliers (digital screens, sounds, lighting, performances etc.), curated dinners, arranging transportation and other logistical services required. We also offer for incentive programs and conference delegates unique and innovative experiences around the country including team building activities, cultural visits, tours, excursions, exclusive parties, and gala dinners and can take care of all logistic matters for ensuring a successful and memorable incentive program.
Contact Details
Email: sandeep@walkerstours.com
Contact Number: 077 633 6862
Address: # 117, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Website: https://www.walkerstours.com/