Strategic statement HBAA is the Events and Hospitality Association that drives, promotes and models good business between its members. It champions best practice, ethical working and sound commercial judgement, making HBAA membership the mark of quality assurance for the sector.

About us HBAA is a trade association with 225 venue members and 88 agency members. Our venue members include global brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Accor, and chains such as Macdonald, Q Hotels and Principal Hotel Group, as well as independent properties and serviced apartments based all over the UK. The agency membership is made up of both large and boutique agencies who act as intermediaries for key corporate and public sector clients, providing a range of services around accommodation and meetings procurement, as well as event creation, delivery and logistics.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship objective To date HBAA membership welcomes over 300 organisations who work collaboratively, using the support of the HBAA Code of Practice which underpins the association. We recognise that some brands would like to be involved in the association’s network but are not eligible to become members. Sponsorship provides these brands with the opportunity to showcase their products or services to our members and build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

Event Outreach 2017 Date Location Event Audience size January Hilton Bankside, London Annual Dinner 380 March Birmingham Hippodrome Members Meeting 120 July Mercure Manchester Annual Forum 320 November To be advised International Forum 100

Supplier Partner and Supplier Associate HBAA Supplier Partners and Associates enjoy a valuable opportunity to engage with HBAA members over a full year. Understanding how crucial it is for sponsors to derive true return on investment, these two packages will provide you with maximum penetration, continuity of access to Association members, and effective reinforcement of your message over an extended period.

Supplier Partner Key Features Presence on HBAA website homepage Presence on the Supplier Partner page on the HBAA website with company branding, link to a full company profile page, link to your own website, and contact details Two relevant articles per year in the HBAA e-bulletin (approved content which is informative, not a sales pitch) Potential to provide content for/present at HBAA members meeting/Forum One complimentary place at every members’ meeting Two complimentary places at the Annual Dinner Digital presence on the Dinner event website / promotional mailings and branding presence on the Annual Dinner menu Two complimentary places at the Annual Forum – dinner and accommodation available at additional cost Stand space in exhibition area at Annual Forum Digital presence on the Forum event website / promotional mailings / app Official recognition as an Association Partner by key presenters at The Forum and Annual Dinner HBAA Supplier Partner logo for use on your own print work and digital marketing £6000 + VAT per annum

Supplier Associate Key Features Presence on the Supplier Associate page on the HBAA website with company branding, link to a full company profile page, link to your own website, and contact details One complimentary place at the Annual Dinner One complimentary place at the Annual Forum – dinner and accommodation available at additional cost HBAA Supplier Associate logo for use on your own print work and digital marketing £1595 + VAT per annum

Opportunities for Annual Sponsorship   Supplier Partner Associate Presence on HBAA website homepage * Presence on the Supplier Partner page on the HBAA website with company branding, link to a full company profile page, link to your own website, contact details Two relevant articles per year in the HBAA e-bulletin Potential to provide content for/present at HBAA members meeting/Forum One complimentary place at every members’ meeting Two complimentary places at the Annual Dinner * (1) Digital presence on the Dinner event website / promotional mailings and branding presence on the Annual Dinner menu Two complimentary places at the Annual Forum * (1) Stand space in exhibition area at Annual Forum Digital presence on the Forum event website / promotional mailings / app Official recognition as an Association Partner by key presenters at the Forum and Annual Dinner HBAA Supplier Partner/Associate logo for use on your own print work and digital marketing

Are you in for the journey? Contact us: Ellie Martin (Sponsorship Committee Chair) – Ellie.Martin@goodwood.com Juliet Price (Consultant Executive Director) – Juliet.Price@hbaa.org Louise Goalen (Chair of HBAA) - louise.goalen@belaevents.co.uk Fiona Ryan - conf@kegworthhotel.com Rachel Buswell - rachel.buswell@sundialgroup.com