Concern over government's self-employed support package
While support for the self-employed has been welcomed, those operating as the sole director of a limited company have been left in limbo
mia lobbies government for grants and VAT deferment scheme
A mia survey says 85% of members don't think they can survive with the government's current financial aid scheme
Urgent: Meetings Industry Association needs your input for government support
The association is calling for as many events businesses to take their fortnightly survey so that they can provide as up-to-date information to government as possible
Meetings Industry Association welcomes rate relief extension
However, the chief executive has vented frustration at the prime minister’s handling of his calls ‘advising’ people to avoid public spaces without firm instruction
mia launches contract guidance in response to COVID-19
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched guidance to the industry to assist contract negotiations and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on trade
Meetings Industry Association calls for 'fairness and solidarity'
Nearly three-quarters of the mia member venues have had events cancelled as a result of fears of Coronavirus Covid19
Coronavirus: 75% of Meeting Industry Association members report cancellations
To help support venues and hotel operators, the mia has developed a dedicated event entitled ‘Extraordinary matters: COVID-19 and its effects on your business’
mia takes Connect Agent Day to Twickenham
mia has announced it will host a Connect Agent Day, which will take place at Twickenham Stadium on 12 March
The mia to ‘inspire change’ at sustainability event
The Meeting Industry Association has announced that it will host an ‘Inspiring Change' event based on sustainability which will take place at London’s BMA House on 11 February
Plastic hack: Expert tips to remove single-use plastics from your event
Jennifer Houlihan of Dotted Lines Events outlines practical advice on managing plastic
