![]() CommentMonthly updateby Jane Evans, Chief Executive MIA
![]() MIA NewsMIA restructures board to reflect changing marketThe MIA has restructured its Board and Council. The restructure is a progressive element of the association’s ongoing three year strategic plan and ensures that, as the UK’s leading trade association for the meetings industry, the MIA continues to fully represent the industry in the most effective way during changing times. VisitEngland Chief Executive AIMs for Higher StandardsDuring an inspiring speech to delegates at the networking event that followed the MIA’s AGM on Monday 25th January, VisitEngland Chief Executive James Berresford put business tourism at the top of his agenda to grow English tourism. In a call for continuous improvement of customer satisfaction, he gave his full support to the MIA’s AIM. ![]() Industry NewsEvent Industry & HSE agree to revise the purple guide
![]() EventsMIA's 20th AGM suggests positivity returningDelegates and Council members alike were in vibrant and positive mood at the MIA’s 20th AGM, which took place at Ironmongers’ Hall on Monday 25th January. It was a succinct meeting which saw a brief review of the past year, acknowledging the challenging climate, but also recognising the many achievements of the association, not least of which is holding membership levels at a consistent level, when the trend in the industry is for association membership to fall. Last chance to exhibit at Confex at reduced costWith February’s International Confex show fast approaching, time is running out for MIA members to take advantage of the association’s reduced cost exhibiting offer. The MIA is offering its members a reduced cost opportunity to reach the thousands of influential meetings industry buyers that visit the International Confex show by taking one of the 2 remaining pods within the MIA Pavilion. MIA Networking EventForthcoming Events: Monday 8th February 2010 Bridget Baker, Bridget Baker Consulting has spent 30 years in the hospitality business including 20 years as a specialist consultant. Taking her theme of Conference Trends in Challenging Times she will use current data to explore how you can use this information to ensure that your business is equipped to move ahead of your competitors. ![]() Tales of Successvenuedirectory.com generating £1million for clients weeklyVenue data market leader, venuedirectory.com, is confirming an average £1million in meeting and event business for its clients each week. This impressive figure is driven by the success of GRATIS, venuedirectory.com’s recently launched web based search, booking and tracking system, which will be formally launched from stand B865 at this year’s International Confex, Earl’s Court, 23-25 February. ![]() New Members![]() Production TeamEDITOR Richard Jebb DESIGN & PRODUCTION Janet Powell |