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Kerrin MacPhie
influencers in the sector to support sustainable growth for business meetings and events . We still have a huge job to do to make business meetings and events part of the narrative – that often sees us incorporated under the wider ‘ hospitality ’ industry banner . Meetings , conferences , events and exhibitions are a key driver of tourism destinations across the UK and should be recognised as such .
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“ Without a long-term solution it is vital that we continue to call on government for these support packages to be reviewed on an ongoing basis ” |
Elsewhere our busy events calendar continues to support and guide the sector . In particular , our annual conference examines the next normal for business meetings and events as we unite , inspire and energise the industry .
We carefully curated our line-up of futurologists and industry leaders to deliver what our sector needs to know right now , so that delegates will leave with tangible takeaways that can be implemented in their own organisations .
As a result , the power of strategic relationships and the delivery of Net Zero will also go under the microscope , alongside how the sector can be a career of choice as it breaks through the noise , rebuilds skilled teams and moves towards
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full recovery to support the national and regional economies .
The conference also includes the annual miaList celebration , which shines a spotlight on some of the finest talent that we have working in the sector . It ’ s a great evening as we received a record number of nominations for our hotly contested list .
Now in its 12th year , the 2022 miaList will feature both individuals and teams as well as a number of new categories to recognise some of the first-class innovation and sustainability initiatives , as well as the sector ’ s greatest venues and suppliers .
As we approach the Christmas period with all too familiar uncertainties , we remain optimistic that from our ongoing lobbying and collaboration with relevant parties that we will be able to influence much-needed support . Our latest updates can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter . CN
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