Ahmedabad 11 December 2024: EventBazaar.com, a groundbreaking platform set to revolutionise the event management industry in India, was launched from Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The platform is the brainchild of Hirav Shah, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the event management industry.
The event management sector, which encompasses weddings, social & celebration events, corporate events, and more, is estimated at Rs. 6 lakh crore a year. Despite its immense economic contribution, the sector is highly unorganised.
“The event management sector contributes significantly to the economy, generating millions of jobs, but remains highly fragmented and inefficient. With more than two years of meticulous preparation and planning, EventBazaar.com is our answer to these challenges. It is a bridge connecting customers with event managers, decorators, anchors, caterers, logistics providers, and more and a one-stop shop designed to simplify and enhance the event planning experience for everyone involved. It is poised to mark a new era in the Indian event management sector,” said Mr. Shah, the Founder and CEO of EventBazaar.com.
Going beyond traditional event aggregator models, EventBazaar.com aims to offer a marketplace that connects users with vendors, making event planning easier and more efficient. It caters to all event types – from social and corporate gatherings to religious and milestone celebrations, encompassing 135+ business categories.
Whether it is finding the perfect venue, sound system, catering or decorators for a corporate event, or arranging an intimate birthday party, the platform enables customers to compare vendors, access reviews and make informed decisions, and that too at no additional cost.
“Selecting the right vendor is critical to the success of any event. EventBazaar.com not only bridges the gap between customers and service providers but also ensures cost benefits through a wide range of options and transparent services,” Mr. Shah said.
In the first phase, EventBazaar.com has been rolled out from six cities, viz. Ahmedabad, Surat, Udaipur, Goa, Mumbai and New Delhi, with plans to expand to more cities in the coming months. The vendor onboarding for the platform also officially commenced on Tuesday. A grand launch for the platform is scheduled for February 12.
EventBazaar.com offers a host of options for vendors too, who can choose between free, pro and premium plans, with an annual subscription with nominal fees.
“Vendors do not have to pay anything else. There is no revenue sharing involved. Moreover, vendors also receive dedicated space on the portal where they can showcase their offerings and services,” Mr. Shah said further.
EventBazaar.com also provide access to the latest event trends, educational videos and ideas for events. Sarthi, an AI-powered robot, helps users plan events, while the “Event Genie” provides professional online guidance and answers user queries for a nominal fee.
