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The mia to publish further events and meetings guidance

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has announced it will be publishing guidance for the sector following confirmation that business meetings and events can resume in England from July 19th. Jane Longhurst (pictured), chief executive of the mia, said: “While it is hugely positive news that business meetings and events can resume in England from next Monday, we […]

mia launches quality standard for small venues

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Small venues who recognise business meetings and events as a new revenue stream can now benefit from a dedicated quality assurance accreditation scheme offered by the UK’s largest trade association for meetings and events venues. Designed to provide reassurance to event organisers, the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) new AIM Small Venues quality standard has been specifically tailored […]

mia seeks new CEO as Longhurst retires

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The Meetings Industry Association is seeking an outstanding and inspirational new chief executive, as Jane Longhurst is stepping down to retire. Since taking the helm in 2004, Longhurst has been championing the business meetings and events sector, collaborating and uniting the many different parts of the industry, advocating best practice to raise industry standards launching […]

mia reacts to the Government’s Step 4 delay

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government’s move to Step 4 of its roadmap will be delayed until July 19th at the earliest. Jane Longhurst, chief executive, said: “We understand the necessity for the Government to delay the move to Step 4 – the final stage of its […]

Meetings Industry Association reports ‘outstanding year’

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has had an “outstanding year” providing “real value to members”, despite the most challenging environment the sector has ever faced. Proudly recalling the successes of the year, which have seen the mia retain 91.54% of its members, Chair Steve Jones said at the association’s AGM: “I believe the membership levels have held […]

JUNE 21ST EVENTS REBOOT: Venues urged to believe in their product

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Venues should remain firm on their pricing as we come out of the pandemic, was the clear message from panellists of the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) Extraordinary Matters anniversary event. Taking place a year after the first session of the popular series, the mia welcomed seven prominent industry figures who have all appeared as panellists during […]

MIA shares Covid-secure events expertise with Stadium Experience Members

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The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has been sharing their specialist expertise with Stadium Experience venues to aid the smooth re-opening of stadium venues ready for meetings and events. Jane Longhurst (pictured), Chief Executive of the MIA, joined the latest virtual Stadium Experience meeting as a special guest for an open floor Q&A session. The discussion featured […]

Meetings Industry Association launches trust and trace tool

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched a tool enabling venues to manage the tracking and tracing of delegates, as part of its ongoing reopening support for the sector. Free to mia members featuring enhanced hygiene and infection prevention controls – the dedicated miaTrustedTrace tool enables venues to manage delegate contact information easily and safely. All venues […]

Venues positively adopt new hygiene standards

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Venues are keen to demonstrate their commitment to offering a safe environment when business meetings and events return, says the Meetings Industry Association (mia). Since its launch just over a week ago, the trade association has been inundated with applications for its new AIM Secure accreditation. The enhanced national quality accreditation for venues featuring vital infection prevention […]

mia calls for clarity as it launches reopening support for the sector

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The Meetings Industry Association is calling for clarity on a reopening date for the business meetings and events sector as it launches its latest support. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “We were extremely disappointed that yesterday’s announcement did not provide any clarity for our sector. Without a start date, the social distancing reduction to 1m is totally irrelevant and has […]

Meetings Industry Association shares social distancing insight with DCMS

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Latest research from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed that nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK venues are forecasting a greater than 60% reduction in revenue, if social distancing restrictions remain at two metres. The gathered business intelligence, which will feed directly into the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport’s (DCMS) Visitor Economy Working […]

Meetings Industry Association launches contract guidelines

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The Meetings Industry Association has developed contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected.  Working with legal experts Mishcon de Reya, the step-by-step guide details all the actions venues operators should take to ensure they are totally transparent, and their cancellation policy is both fair and reasonable in all […]

mia responds to the furlough extension

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The Meetings Industry Association has responded to the Government’s recent statement regarding the extension of the furlough scheme. Chief executive Jane Longhurst offered: “The mia welcomes today’s announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that the Government’s furlough scheme will be extended until the end of October.  “Having highlighted the particular plight of our sector, we […]

miaList will return in 2020

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has announced that its miaList will continue to shine a spotlight on the industry’s greatest talent in 2020. As part of the 10 names who will secure a place, this year’s roll of honour will specifically recognise an inspirational individual who, against all odds, deserves special credit for managing and […]

Epson supports the business meetings industry with mia sponsorship

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has secured an annual sponsorship with technology company Epson UK. The new collaboration will see Epson UK support relevant mia events while allowing the company to better target the business meetings and events industry. Epson UK provides business solutions, from printers and scanners to AV projectors and label makers. Through […]

MIA membership hits new high

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Meetings Industry Association reveals record membership at AGM. Membership of the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has hit a record high after experiencing continued growth through 2018.  Chair Kay England revealed at the association’s recent Annual General Meeting that the mia now boasts 804 members. Membership grew 30 per cent in the first half of the […]


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