Boris Johnson's resignation could prove a catalyst for positive change in the meetings and events sector, according to the Meetings Industry Association.
The prime minister announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative party on Thursday (7 July). He intends to carry on as prime minister until his replacement as party leader is decided.
Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the mia, said: “We feel that Boris Johnson’s resignation potentially provides an opportunity for the business meetings and events sector as it really feels like wholesale change is in the air.
“Despite the distractions of the inevitable leadership challenge and subsequent ministerial appointments, we may potentially witness positive change such as visa conditions and immigration rules being relaxed. This will assist us to attract the much-needed workforce that left the UK post-Brexit and help business meetings and events thrive, providing much confidence to all – both domestically and internationally.”
She added: “We will have to see how things unfold but what is clear is that collaboration and staying connected as a sector has never been more important.”
