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The Kerry Suite

January 25, 2024Wiltshire hotel achieves ‘Aim Secure’ accreditationWiltshire-based Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is the latest meetings and events property to receive the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) ‘Aim Secure accreditation.

Samantha Hiew

November 23, 2022‘We need to talk, meet and learn if we’re going to thrive again’, says mia chief execMeetings Industry Association (mia) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie kicked off the recent mia conference by reminding the audience that “the only certain thing at the moment is uncertainty.”

Mia chair hails 'very positive year' at AGM

April 4, 2022Mia chair hails 'very positive year' at AGMThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has had a “very positive year” offering “real value” in “extremely difficult circumstances”, the trade body’s board of directors informed members attending its AGM.

“A confidence message from government is much needed”

January 28, 2022“A confidence message from government is much needed”“I do think a confidence message from government is much needed.”

Mia CEO calls on government to send 'go and meet' message

January 28, 2022Mia CEO calls on government to send 'go and meet' messageMeetings Industry Association chief executive Kerrin MacPhie has called for the government to send a confidence message in support of business events.

We need a Plan B for events! Sector reacts to new measures

December 9, 2021We need a Plan B for events! Sector reacts to new measuresBusiness events and hospitality need a Plan B for Events immediately to avoid potentially devastating effects of the new restrictions in England, trade associations have said.

Mia survey reveals 'pressing challenges' for business events

November 16, 2021Mia survey reveals 'pressing challenges' for business eventsSupply chain issues, increased operational costs and staff shortages are heavily impacting the business meetings and events sector, according to the Meetings Industry Association (mia).

MiaList 2021 award winners announced at glitzy ceremony

November 8, 2021MiaList 2021 award winners announced at glitzy ceremonyThe 10th miaList awards were held at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank hotel, with more than 200 guests in the room to celebrate the best of the industry.

Mia calls on eventprofs to take part in staffing research for DCMS

October 20, 2021Mia calls on eventprofs to take part in staffing research for DCMSThe Meetings Industry Association is encouraging event professionals to contribute to industry research around staffing and operational costs.

Meetings Industry Association appoints Kerrin MacPhie as chief executive

September 13, 2021Meetings Industry Association appoints Kerrin MacPhie as chief executiveThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has announced it will be appointing Kerrin MacPhie as chief executive when Jane Longhurst retires this autumn.Show More