About HBAA
The key objectives of the HBAA are:
- Promoting best practice for those involved in the procurement and provision of accommodation, meetings, conferences and events.
- Providing a framework for recognised personal professional development within the industry.
- Encouraging and nurturing innovation that will advance the industry.
- Ensuring that the HBAA is the voice of the industry, promoting the interests of its membership.
- Continuing to develop opportunities to provide formal and informal business networking for members.
- Ensuring that the HBAA is recognised as the primary source of expertise for the corporate MICE and travel professionals and other individuals seeking to understand meetings, conferences, events and accommodation.
HBAA Core Values
The HBAA represents the collective interest of the parties involved in the procurement and management of conference, meetings and accommodation in the UK and internationally.
Celebrating its second decade, the HBAA is recognised as the pre-eminent association and driving force of professionalism for the sector.
The association’s buying power accounts for a sizeable percentage of the UK’s business travel sector. This £1.4bn contribution means that the HBAA plays a key role as a contributor to governmental policy and is a partner to Visit Britain.
By drawing together all parties involved in the procurement of conference, meetings and accommodation, the HBAA ensures that standards are set and expectations met.