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 Insights: 90% of event professionals agree work-life balance issues are impacting staff retention
Professionals from across the business meetings and events sector have reported work-life balance expectations are the leading factor impacting staff retention, according to a survey carried out by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). The June research focussed on one of the industry’s most urgent priorities: its people. It revealed that over half of respondents (53%) […]
Nominations now open for the miaList 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 miaList, as the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) prepares to celebrate the sector’s finest talent for the 15th time. Honouring exceptional talent in the industry, from rising stars and standout teams to trailblazing initiatives, these awards shine a spotlight on those who are raising the bar for their organisations and the […]
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 […]
The mia and Avanti West Coast partner on sustainability
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has formed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to emphasise the significance of sustainable and efficient business travel. Starting this month (October), the partnership will offer MIA members regular updates and travel tips as Avanti introduces a dedicated MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) business development role. This […]
miaLIst now open for 2024 nominations
The nominations period for the 2024 miaList is now open, as the Meetings Industry Association (mia) prepares to highlight the sector’s finest talent for its thirteenth consecutive year. Celebrating inspirational individuals, teams and initiatives which go above and beyond the call of duty to make their organisation a success, competition is always fierce among the UK’s business […]
mia praises perseverance of events industry
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has used its AGM to recognise the achievements of event management professionals as the sector continues to overcome challenges old and new. Taking to the stage at the association’s 34th annual general meeting, chair Charles Sargeant acknowledged ‘triumphs amongst the turbulence’, recognising the importance of the mia’s role to continue providing advice […]
New mia peer groups set to tackle event industry’s biggest issues
Eight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector, including large venues, academic venues, multi-venues, student membership, LGBTQ+, sustainability, destinations, Instant Book and Stadia, with more in the pipeline for 2024. With clear terms of reference and assigned chairs, the mia says […]
MIA warns of impact of industrial action on events
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has drawn attention to the impact further industrial action on the train network is likely to have on the countries events industry. In a statement Kerrin MacPhie, Chief executive at the mia, said: “We know from our quarterly mia Insights research that the estimated value of cancelled business as a […]