Mia reacts to Prime Minister’s Spring Statement 2025
The Conference Industry Association (MIA) responded to the Prime Minister's Spring Statement on Treasury 2025, which was filed yesterday in the House of Commons.MIA CEO Shonali Devereaux said in the following fields:Economic growth“While yesterday’s statements have few statements for specific industries such as events, the Office of Budget Responsibility decided to reduce the UK’s 2025 growth forecast from 2% to 1%, highlighting the urgent need for the government to recognize the role of events in stimulating economic growth.“As an industry in the white record industry, business meetings and events generate not only direct revenue, but are the foundation for growth in multiple industries from pharmaceuticals and technology to automotive, finance and beyond. Each conference, exhibition, exhibition and conference has a wider range of business events that attract introverted investment, inspire innovation and support employment opportunities."To stimulate economic growth in the UK, policy makers must recognize and support the important role of the event industry, often invisible industry, as a catalyst…
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The Conference Industry Association (MIA) reflects on the growth, influence and industry leadership of the annual shareholder meeting held this week.Open 35Th At the annual shareholder meeting, MIA Chairman Charles Sargeant celebrated the association's expanding membership, new programs and enhanced government participation as the association highlighted its commitment to support the UK's business meetings and events sectors.He stressed that MIA's position is “at the forefront of change” and its growing influence at the government level, and that regular interactions with the Ministry of Culture, Media and Sports reflect the progress of its efforts recognized for the larger sector.As MIA confirmed it to increase to 671 members, member growth remains strong. This is because the association welcomed 67 new members in the last fiscal year, including the new group members, Hotel Leonardo, Hotel Castlebridge, Hotel Q, BGAM, Melia Hotels and Jumeirah.Peer-to-peer groups have also expanded over the past 12 months, now covering all key areas of the business conference and event…
MIA reaction to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor's 2024 Autumn Budget, which was tabled in the House of Commons yesterday.MIA CEO Kerrin MacPhie said:Minimum wage and national living wage“We welcome the Government’s commitment to delivering a ‘real living wage’ but must recognize that these changes reflect a further increase in costs for businesses while exacerbating the recruitment and staffing challenges across our industry that have been widely reported.“The rise in the national living wage to £12.21 an hour for over-21s and a 16% increase in the minimum wage for 18 to 20-year-olds will have an impact on our industry, increasing operating costs from April 2025 and further impacting Pricing and Profitability.“Given the ongoing staff shortages in the industry, we have been actively encouraging organizations to consider employing apprentices to fill and grow into roles. Today it is announced that from April 2025 the hourly pay for new and existing apprentices will increase from £6.50 to £7.55, which was…
Mia Melange’s Entrepreneurial Success Story
Imagine a brand that seamlessly blends South African heritage with contemporary design, while supporting local communities and prioritizing the environment. That's the essence of Mia Mélange, a proudly South African company that handcrafts home décor and lifestyle products using 100% locally sourced cotton rope. Mia Mélange was founded in 2014 by Mia Danieli and acquired by Jeanneke Malan in 2017. Jeanneke is passionate about creating opportunities and has developed a team of talented craftsmen. They are ethically compensated and equipped with valuable skills, developing independence and the ability to provide for their families. Their products are found in design stores across South Africa and even in specialty stores around the world. From a cabin in Rwanda to a home in Australia, Mia Mélange's handmade pieces add a touch of South African art to spaces around the world. We spoke to Jeanneke Malan about Mia Mélange's journey, her vision for the business and her impressive export success. What inspires Mia Mélange?…
Episode 126 – Mixing Events and Creating an Event Community with Mia
Exhibitors and trade show organizers alike are wondering how to run hybrid events effectively. To answer this question, I reached out to Mia Masson, Content Director at Swapcard, an all-in-one platform for virtual and hybrid events and communities. Mia lives in Paris and has 4 years of experience in event planning and writing. She loves creating content and building community! Mia spends her time reading, listening to podcasts, and donating to charities in her native South Africa. We discuss not only hybrid events, but also how and why to build communities – transforming event audiences into year-round communities that engage online 365 days a year, and how this hybrid business model can help event brands expand their reach and increase their ROI. We discuss… 1. What’s new about hybrid events? Should everyone jump on the bandwagon? 2. What are the benefits of adopting a 365-day community model versus just sticking with the old model of once-a-year gatherings and events? 3.…
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