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mia urges government to provide clarity

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The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has called upon government to provide clarity in response to today’s announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Only this will provide employers with a viable means of retaining their workforce and preventing a surge in unemployment. “We

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Meetings Industry Association calls for urgent meeting with Government

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The Meetings Industry Association has written an open letter to UK government warning of the catastrophic consequences of not reopening business meetings and events, which contributes £70bn to the economy and employs 700,000 skilled workers. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.

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U.S. Travel Urges Government to Improve the Air Travel Experience

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Are your meetings attendees deterred by the hassles of air travel? Travel president and CEO Geoff Freeman during a Wednesday media briefing highlighting the survey findings and urging government action. A new survey says yes. In fact, they find it as annoying as a trip to the DMV. economy over the next year,” said U.S.

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Simple Solutions to Meet Organizational ESG Targets

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Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

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Americans are justifiably frustrated that federal government agencies charged with overseeing airline consumer protection are unable or unwilling to hold the airline industry accountable and to swiftly investigate complaints submitted to the US DOT.”. No other industry in America has this type of protection.” Department of Transportation.”.

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Government-backed cancellation insurance “critical” for UK festival comeback

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Uncertainty prevailed at a Live Music Festivals Committee meeting this morning, with industry representatives calling for a clear message about when, and if, it will be safe to reopen; to start selling tickets for outdoor events in 2021.

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Meetings Industry Association confirms government go ahead for small events

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The Meetings Industry Association can confirm that business events can still take place where they follow the pre-existing COVID-Secure guidelines, following clarification on last week’s ‘Rule of 6’ announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In the four days that have passed since the Prime Minister’s announcement, 76.5%