The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA), the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector […]

Nominations are open, with an extended deadline, for the 2023 miaList.  The awards are a perfect way for the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to shine a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent for its thirteenth consecutive year. Professionals working within the business meetings and events sector now have until July 7th to nominate either an […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has joined forces with Stress Matters to provide support and to  help its members make wellbeing a strategic priority. Aptly launched on Blue Monday (16 January), the new collaboration will see mental health first aid training, a wellness manager programme as well as a series of webinars and discounted courses […]

Congratulations to Whittlebury Park Hotel and Spa Resort who has won Sales & Marketing Team of the Year at the prestigious miaList 2022 awards. The four-star countryside hotel, in picturesque Northamptonshire, was celebrated as a market leader by the esteemed judging panel. The annual awards of the Meetings Industry Association, the principal body supporting the UK […]

The names of the prestigious 2022 miaList were unveiled last week as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) shined a spotlight on the sector’s finest talent. The miaList is now in its twelfth year and the competition was extremely fierce again this year. The coveted roll of honour that recognises inspiring individuals and teams who go […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s chief executive Kerrin MacPhie, said: “The latest movements within government, including the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, provide an appropriate reflection of the ongoing and unwelcome uncertainty not just our sector, but the United Kingdom is facing once more. “As the sector continues to implement its recovery plans, this is […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s Debra Lang to its voluntary board of directors to lead on its diversity, equity and inclusion work. Lang, who is the Director of HR & Professional Services of the national tourism agency, will be using her extensive experience to develop a strategy and best practice framework for […]

Butlin’s has further strengthened its position as a leading British venue for conference events by achieving AIM Accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) at all three resorts and becoming a member of beam, formerly the HBAA. All three Butlin’s Resorts in Bognor Regis, Minehead and Skegness, have achieved AIM Accreditation from the UK’s nationally […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has responded to the UK’s ‘living with COVID’ plan, as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the end of all restrictions in England from April 2022. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the mia, said: “While yesterday’s announcement does not yet declare victory over COVID-19, it will provide many organisations with […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) and VisitBritain have joined forces to reunite teams from UK destination marketing organisations and city convention bureaux for two dedicated events next month. Taking place on March 1st-2nd at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales, the two-day programme is designed to provide inspiring insight to those working in key roles […]

Green Tourism and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) have secured an exclusive five-year partnership to drive standards for sustainable business meetings and events.  Following the launch of Green Tourism’s ‘Green Meetings’ standard in June 2021, the mia has joined forces with thesustainability support programme. The partnership will help mia members secure Green Tourism’s accreditation, which has a strict […]

New research from the mia (Meetings Industry Association) has revealed the extent of event cancellations and postponements as a result of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. In its latest survey of 222 organisations serving the events industry, including venues, hotels, suppliers and event agents, the association estimates that UK venues have already lost over £117m of […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has highlighted concern in response to the recent announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “While today’s announcement of a £1bn fund for hospitality is a welcome start to recognising the current state of affairs, we cannot afford to look at this at face value. With cash […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reacted to the Prime Minister’s Plan B announcement. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “Based on the latest scientific data we understand that the Plan B restrictions will need to be put in place, to help reduce the transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. “However, this […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its coveted annual miaList. Competition once again remained extremely high for a place on the prestigious roll of honour, which for a decade has been recognising and celebrating the outstanding individuals working within the business meetings and events sector. […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s chief executive, Jane Longhurst, has been named M&IT Personality of the Year in recognition of her commitment to the business meetings and events sector, ahead of her retirement next month. Since commencing the mia leadership role in 2004, Longhurst has been championing the business meetings and events sector, collaborating with and […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is naming Kerrin MacPhie as Chief Executive when Jane Longhurst retires this autumn. MacPhie, who will commence her new role spearheading the mia on November 8th, brings a wealth of business meetings and events experience having previously held senior posts in destinations, associations, hotels and convention centres, as well as a number […]