Welcome to the latest e-newsletter. We hope you find it informative, interesting and a useful guide to the events industry.

Highlights this issue:  Summer Eventia - Register Now!  Save the date for the Eventia Awards, check out our other events: Inductions, Networking and Events in Action coming your way.  See our new column 'Man About Town' and find out what else Eventia has been up to!

IN THIS ISSUE

Events
News
Membership
Business Briefing
Corporate Responsibility

Member Induction

Coming Soon...w/c 17th May 2010

This induction event is for anyone interested in learning what Eventia is all about - fabulous for potential, new and existing members.

The event is free to attend, but you must register your attendance.  To register email: philippa.smith@eventia.org.uk

The next induction course is due week commencing 17th May in London.  Keep checking the website for more information www.eventia.org.uk

Eventia Member Networking

Coming soon...w/c 17th May 2010

This event provides an opportunity to meet and network with other Eventia members and Board Members, also to share ideas and values and discuss the future of the events industry.  This event will follow the member induction course and is an after work event from 6pm.  To register your interest email: philippa@eventia.org.uk

VAT Rule Changes – a TOMS Update

The Studio, Manchester – 10th May 2010

January 2010 ushered in changes to the VAT regime that significantly affected event management companies.  This seminar, to be held on 10 May in Manchester, will be led by VAT specialist David Bennett of Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants.  David will consider the practical consequences of these recent changes and what event management companies can do to improve their position.
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The Eventia Awards

Save the Date! The Eventia Awards will be held on 26th November 2010 at the London Hilton, Park Lane

Categories and entry details are available online, click here to enter.

Deadline for entries is Tuesday 3^rd August 2010, so if you haven’t taken a look and made an entry yet, don’t forget!

VAT Rule Changes – a TOMS Update

Venue to be confirmed, London – 17th May 2010

Due to it's popularity and success the above course is being held in London as well as Manchester.  For anybody affected by the recent changes to VAT rules this is a seminar not to be missed.  More details will be available on the website soon!
>to book email: philippa.smith@eventia.org.uk

Eventia Hosting Opportunities

Eventia attracts a wide mix of companies from all sectors of the industry, and therefore has proven to be an effective marketing platform for companies to showcase their services and facilities through hosting one of our many events held throughout the year.  We now have a new programme of events available, so if you are interested in getting your venue in front of potential clients click here.

Eventia Venue Location Service

After successful promotion and drinks reception at Confex the Eventia Venue Location Service is now fully operational.  If you need to find a venue then give us a try, this service is completely free and impartial.

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Review of Air Transport Regulation – Eventia Regulation Committee responds

Following consultation with members, Eventia Regulation Committee has responded to the Department of Transport Consultation on the review of aviation regulation, but confining itself to possible changes in the ATOL licensing system, which could have a direct affect on agency members.

Key Points from our submission were support for the following:

1. The creation of a level playing field in regulating by inclusion of all direct ticket only and “Flight Plus” services by airlines within ATOL protection.
2. Removal from the ATOL scheme of transactions with larger business customers – in line with the measure under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, this should be a business with a  turnover in excess of £1m per annum, meaning true consumers and small businesses would continue to be protected
3. “Click Through” or Affiliate sales should only be brought within the ATOL remit where there is common ownership of the linked service providers

To view the complete response click here.