OUR HISTORY

The  MIA is the UK and Ireland' s leading professional organisation for the meetings industry. Founded in 1990 the MIA is the largest trade association for all organisations involved in the meetings industry and has become the forum for all professional organisations committed to improving the standards of the UK meetings industry. 

The MIA's own accreditation scheme AIM, offers an assurance to buyers that members will deliver their promise of exceptional standards, it confirms that members operate legally and ethically and that they have achieved accreditation to at least the minimum entry level.

 

Our Council

Our voluntary council is elected annually by our members and is committed to ensuring that the association drives up the standards of the UK meetings industry. They do this by encouraging progression through AIM and through the sharing of best practice. You can meet our Council here.

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage improvement of service and facilities offered by the UK meetings industry through the sharing of best practice and the setting of standards.

How We Support Our Members

  • We deliver tangible benefits to members. 
  • We educate buyers to first choice select AIM accredited venues giving our members a clear marketing advantage.
  • We benefit and advance the meetings industry by encouraging the highest standards of facilities and services and the encouragement and publishing of quality standards and practices.
  • Through AIM we improve the offering of the UK meetings industry.
  • We bring issues of sector importance to the notice of members and external audiences.
  • We provide a framework of structure, process and training to enable members to deliver quality service to their own clients.
  • We support members in the achievement of their own business goals by the provision of information, education, forums and advice that lead to improved business performance.
  • We are an independent voice for the industry.