DOWNLOAD: MIA’s Martyn’s Law guidance for corporate events
The Meeting Industry Association (MIA) has updated its practical guidance to help the business meetings and events industry navigate the evolving requirements of the forthcoming Martyn’s Law legislation. Working in partnership with leading security experts GSA Global and ASG Rescue, the trade association has published an updated roadmap designed to ensure venues remain ahead of their anticipated obligations […]
2025 miaList shortlist recognises excellence across 15 categories
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2025 miaList, across a record 15 categories in recognition of excellence across our thriving business meeting and events sector. Shonali Devereaux, chief executive of the MIA, said: “This year’s entries for the miaList have set an outstanding benchmark, not only in quality but in the breadth of […]
MIA highlights how business meetings and events underpin growth in multiple industries
The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement has addressed issues of economic growth, employer NI contributions and industry collaboration. Specifically, the MIA’s chief executive, Shonali Devereaux, said that while the statement offered little for specific industries such as events, the Office for Budget Responsibility’s decision to cut the UK’s growth […]
MIA reveals growth and new Board members
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) reflected on a year of growth, influence and industry leadership at recent 35th AGM. MIA Chair Charles Sargeant celebrated the association’s expanding membership, new initiatives and strengthened government engagement, as the association reinforced its commitment to supporting the UK business meetings and events sector. He highlighted the MIA’s position “at the forefront of […]