2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Sponsorship Opportunities

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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 £ VAT per annum

9. 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
£ VAT per annum

10. 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

11. Are you in for the journey?
Contact us:
Ellie Martin (Sponsorship Committee Chair) –
Juliet Price (Consultant Executive Director) –
Louise Goalen (Chair of HBAA) -
Fiona Ryan -
Rachel Buswell -