Conference News February / March | Page 6

6 Contributors

Contributors

Jane Longhurst , chief executive , Meetings Industry Association
Callum McLean , membership director , HBAA
Alexandra Korotkova , CEO , MICE VAT
Robert Kenward , YOU Search and Select and founder , The Hub
Jane Longhurst provides an update on dialogue with Government , but warns of the peril many businesses find themselves in . P9
Callum McLean of the HBAA , and also Capita Travel and Events ’ director of business partnerships , talks about the association ’ s board restructure . P11
The way UK event companies reclaim VAT from overseas is not easy , with Brexit adding a new layer of complexity . Alexandra Korotkova explains . P20
Specialist events industry recruiter Robert Kenward casts his eyes over the employment landscape and shares advice on how to navigate the coming months . P28
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