Promoting greater collaboration between international meeting venues and agents will be the focus of the HBAA’s first International Forum, taking place at The Belfry Hotel and Resort in Sutton Coldfield, on 9 February 2018.
The packed and comprehensive programme for the Forum, created by the HBAA International Committee, headed by Jayson Hodgkinson, will include education sessions, one-to-one meetings, group presentations and networking events. At the morning plenary sessions, delegates can learn about the overseas meetings and accommodation business. After lunch, there will be opportunities for agents to meet with HBAA International Venue Partners (IVPs) during one to one appointments and to attend group property and destination presentations.
Attendees can also benefit from a relaxed networking dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast, while exclusive ‘bleisure’ opportunities include discounted treatments at the Resort’s renowned spa.
Louise Goalen, Chair of the HBAA commented; “As part of our ‘Building on Success’ theme for 2018, we have escalated our international reach through the HBAA International Venue Partner initiative. At this inaugural event we are providing our audience with insight into industry best practice in the international marketplace, and supporting our participating agencies and overseas venues with unique opportunities to forge both new and stronger relationships through business networking sessions.”
The International Forum is open to international venues and member agents who book international events.
To register as an agent, please see https://hbaa.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1045325&group=
To register as an international venue, please see https://hbaa.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1027194&group=
For more information, please visit www.hbaa.org.uk
