Tag: HBAA
HBAA reveals emergence of unique venues
Analysis carried out by the HBAA underlines the growth in unique and sporting venues utilised for meetings and events. The research shows a 16% growth in membership between 2007 and 2013, with the association now boasting 9,698 ‘unique’ secondary stream venue properties in the UK and Europe. Unique venues made up of stadia, universities and museums [...]
HBAA to expand university student recruitment scheme in 2013
The HBAA has announced the continuation of its National Placement Scheme in 2013, offering Event Management degree students an agreed structure of work experience opportunities with the association’s extensive collection of over 80 agent and 208 venue members. With the recent revelation that almost six in ten students finished university last summer without a job [...]
HBAA launches Corporate Forum
The UK’s leading association for intermediaries dealing with meetings, events and accommodation bookings, the HBAA, will host its first Corporate Forum at etc.venues’ Dexter House, London, on Monday 10th December 2012. Built around a series of informative sessions, the inaugural Corporate Forum has been coordinated to provide engaging discussions pertinent to corporate meetings and events professionals. [...]
HBAA launches White Paper on SMMPs
The HBAA has launched its latest study in a series of downloadable White Papers for the conference, meetings and accommodation sector. Under the title ‘Strategic Management Programmes’, the paper proposes a set of recommendations on best practices and how to maximise relationships to support the aims and objectives of the SMMPs. The paper also provides [...]
Peter Ducker to step down as HBAA Executive Director
Peter Ducker, Executive Director of the HBAA, has announced that he will be stepping down from the position following the Association’s AGM on 11th January 2013. A founding member and passionate advocate of the HBAA, Peter was the Association’s first Chairman in 1997 and has overseen many key initiatives during that time. Since his appointment [...]
HBAA to fly the flag for the UK at IMEX
This year’s IMEX, the leading world-wide exhibition for meetings, events and incentive travel, will be attended by the HBAA, where the association will divulge its International Charter and how overseas hotels and venues can benefit from the buying power of the UK’s most influential agencies. The International Charter represents a mark of integrity and understanding [...]
HBAA Financial Forum highlights agency and venue need for improved accounting processes
Over 60 members of the HBAA gathered at etc.venues’ newest property in St Paul’s to discuss the financial implications affecting the sector. Subject matters included TOMS, VAT recovery, billback and commission payment issues. The HBAA Finance forum reflects the association’s drive for best practice and ensures a 360 degree approach to driving professionalism across every function within [...]
Two new participants on board for HBAA’s ‘Boss in a Boat’ initiative
Angie Mason, director of Absolute Corporate Events, and Rajesh Vohra, sales and marketing director, Sarova Hotels, will make a splash on the 2nd May in the port of Poole to help the HBAA’s Chairman, Chris Peacock, Brendon Smith from etc.venues and Trinity Conferences’ MD, Jacki Kavannagh, to push the boat out for the association’s chosen [...]
etc.venues and Trinity Conferences on board the HBAA’s ‘Boss in a Boat’ fundraising event
The HBAA’s ‘Boss in a Boat’ fundraising initiative for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is gathering steam with the announcement of the first crew who have agreed to be rescued from the sea. Taking place on 2nd of May, Brendon Smith from etc.venues will be joined by Jacqui Kavannagh from Trinity Conferences and other [...]
Association to focus on IT and technology awareness
Etherlive surveyed over 100 members of The HBAA to understand confidence and attitudes towards the progressive use of IT in conferences and events. The results highlight the trenchant use of IT by corporate organisers and delegates at meetings, conferences and events. However, their desire for Wi-Fi and a more complex IT infrastructure is proving challenging [...]
HBAA asks donors to get on board for the RNLI
A team of intrepid volunteer members of The HBAA will be cast adrift in waters off the port of Poole on Wednesday 2nd May in an initiative to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the nominated charity of this year’s Chairman, Chris Peacock. An as yet unconfirmed crew consisting of HBAA members [...]
The HBAA partners with BDRC Continental
The HBAA is to partner with market research agency BDRC Continental for its annual Agent of the Year Awards. The awards recognise the association’s leading agents as voted for by their corporate clients and peers. BDRC, the recognised sector specialist in the measurement of service levels, will ensure the awards remain impartial by evaluating the [...]
HBAA past Chair cheques out her year with donation to WheelPower
Juliet Price, past Chair of the HBAA, handed over a cheque for £26,949.00 to WheelPower at the HBAA stand at International Confex last week. Juliet nominated WheelPower as the ‘Chair’s Charity’ for the duration of her tenure as HBAA Chair in 2011. Funds were raised through Juliet’s determined commitment in promoting the charity throughout the [...]
HBAA supports drive for talent
The HBAA has launched the ‘HBAA National Placement Scheme’ to support future talent in the meetings & events and business travel sector. The initiative is championed by the association’s newly appointed chairman, Chris Peacock and reinforces the body’s premise to drive professionalism within the sector. The HBAA National Placement Scheme comes into effect immediately and [...]
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