Yet again the Chancellor and Government have not listened to the many outspoken voices of the business events and meetings industry – Lex Butler, Chair, HBAA
30% of events staff could be made redundant from July 2020
“A lack of a clear independent identity has left the industry fighting for its life after being ignored and unappreciated by government” says HBAA.
HBAA spearheads industry hygiene and cleanliness accreditation standard
As a major initiative to kick start the Events, Meetings and Accommodation industry in post pandemic recovery, HBAA is collaborating with Quality in Tourism to promote its ‘Safe, Clean and Legal’ Accreditation as a recognised industry standard of hygiene and cleanliness for venues and hotels, including Covid-19 protocols.
HBAA members to request support from their MPs
Hospitality, travel and events sector businesses need a special extension of the furlough scheme beyond June to survive and reduce the prospect of further redundancies.
