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.

These include corporate companies, professional institutions, charities, societies, local authorities, trade associations and educational bodies.  All these members organise events and purchase venues, facilities and services from the most comprehensive range of suppliers

As the 's leading event for event organisers; Confex brings together people who organise any kind of event with around 1,000 providers of venues, destinations and event support services both in the and across the world. It attracts 10,857 visitors and total attendance of 14,786 (submitted for ABC audit). 

Our intent is to transform skills in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industries.

We will work to ensure the development of world class qualifications in management and leadership, customer service and craft skills, and enable public funds to be shifted to programmes that are needed and respected by industry.

With 3,657 ABC audited total attendance, it is the largest events show outside of . The show will see new features and ideas as well as returning favourites such as The Next Big Thing competition.
Event brings together around 300 exhibitors including destinations, venues and event service suppliers as well as all the trimmings needed to transform your events into something amazing.

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