BVEP PARTNERS
All of the organisations listed below are partners of the Business Visits & Events Partnership. Partners are listed in alphabetical order. Click on the links to go direct to their websites.
ABPCO - Association of British Professional Conference Organisers
The aim of ABPCO is to raise standards of professionalism across the meetings industry and to increase business for its members (PCOs). Membership requires a high level of professional competence and experience, and members are also offered opportunities for training and professional development.
AEME - Association for Events Management Education
AEME exists in order to support and raise the profile of the events discipline through the sharing of education and best practice. It is also the first international organisation to draw together events management educators and will act as a channel through which industry, professional bodies and the media can liaise with events education providers.
Membership is open to individuals or organisations interested in furthering AEME's work.
BTA
The BTA (Business Travel Association), formerly GTMC, is the representative association for the business travel community and travel management companies, with their TMC members accounting for over 90% of all managed travel booked in the UK. Their industry partners are all influential travel industry suppliers including airlines, airports, accommodation companies, rail, car rental, technology, payment and ancillary product providers. Working with thier members and industry partners, they raise the profile of the vital role business travel plays in the broader economy. This includes facilitating leading industry events, commissioning surveys and research and lobbying organisations that can impact and influence our industry; including suppliers, UK Government and EU legislators.
Core Cities
Core Cities includes Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham. The Meetings and Events Industry is of great importance to cities outside of London and this group meets regularly to share best practice and develop a joint approach on issues of relevance.
EIA - Events Industry Alliance
The EIA is a business created by three event industry bodies – ESSA, AEO and AEV to provide an association management secretariat service in the events industry.
EIF - Event Industry Forum
The Event Industry Forum is an informal body which meets twice a year to provide a gathering where events industry trade associations and similar bodies can meet to discuss issues of common interest.
Other than a Chairman and Secretary, elected annually `to co-ordinate meetings and disseminate information, the Forum has no formal structure or role, although from time-to-time it may act to represent its member bodies in respect of issues where there is a unilateral and common interest. There is steering committee whose sole purpose is to select topics for discussion and to elect officers annually.
EMA - Event Marketing Association
EMA is a nonprofit organisation for corporate in-house event planners & marketers. Their purpose is to share and promote best practices throughout their membership. What differentiates EMA from other networking groups is their focus on one sector: in-house corporate event marketers as well as their commitment to education and learning, best
practice and industry recognition. They are here to represent, support and champion their members by sharing knowledge, expertise and experiences.
EVCOM
EVCOM is the trade association representing the commissioners and creators of the world's most original and impactful live events, conferences, film and digital communications. Through networking, training, lobbying and awards, EVCOM is an international voice championing the power of live and visual communication.
EVCOM is a diverse global community of professionals, united by a passion for the creativity and effectiveness of our work.
HBAA
HBAA, the trade association for the hotel booking agency, apartment and venue community, specialise in the procurement of accommodation, conference and event facilities and services in the UK and internationally on behalf of clients. HBAA is the association that supports them and the hotel apartment and venue companies they work with.
Since 1997, the HBAA has been helping both businesses and individuals within them to strive for ever higher professional standards. The HBAA runs a busy schedule of training, meetings and networking events throughout the year. It is the voice of the sector to Government and to business at large.
With agency members, hotel, apartments and venue company members - ranging from global hotel brands to independent properties. All members agree to adhere to the HBAA Code of Conduct; it defines best practice between agents and venues, thus protecting the interests of their clients.
IASB - International Association of Speakers Bureaus
IASB is a nonprofit trade membership organization of speakers bureaus, lecture agencies and speaker management companies located around the world. Founded in 1986, IASB provides leadership to the bureau industry through education, resources and partnerships with organizations that support the meetings and events industry. The IASB's Mission is to provide global leadership in facilitating the exchange of ideas and expertise, advocating for our value, and promoting standards of excellence, for the speaker bureau industry.
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ICCA - International Congress & Convention Association
ICCA is now one of the most prominent organisations in the world of international meetings. It is the only association that comprises a membership representing the main specialists in handling, transporting and accommodating international events.
With ICCA members in more than 76 countries around the world, it is the most global organisation within the meetings industry.
The UK and Ireland chapter of ICCA has over 70 members and holds a range of meetings and seminars throughout the year, along with supporting industry research.
London & Partners (formerly Visit London)
London & Partners is the official promotional agency for London attracting and delivering value to businesses, students and visitors. London's official convention bureau sits within London & Partners. They offer a total event solution service for clients and event organisers, including free and impartial advice on planning meetings, conferences, events, exhibitions, incentives and launch parties in London.
They bid to attract association congresses to London and facilitate with all aspects of set up. They are the experts on opening up London for all business audiences and work in partnership with key providers across the city.
Meet in Ireland
Meet in Ireland is the official MICE (meetings, incentives, conference and events) brand for the island of Ireland. It comprises three official tourism authorities: Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Working in partnership with the tourist boards, Failte Ireland in the South and Northern Ireland Tourist Board in the North, Tourism Ireland is the organisation responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business tourism destination.
MIA - Meetings Industry Association
The Meetings Industry Association is the principal association supporting and growing the business meetings and events industry in the UK, and the keeper of AIM, the UK’s only recognised quality standard for the meetings industry.
MPI - Meeting Professionals International UK and Ireland Chapter
The MPI United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter focuses their energy on making our members successful by building human connections through knowledge, relationships and marketplaces. With over 200 members, their community of meeting & events professionals features a wide range of planners and suppliers, as well as faculty and student members.
NOEA - National Outdoor Events Association
The National Outdoor Events Association represents nearly 500 members, including Local Authorities, Show Organisers, Promoters, Events Management Companies and Suppliers of equipment, services and entertainment. It produces a members' yearbook and organises an annual convention and several regional conferences throughout the year addressing the priority issues for the industry. Yearbooks are available free of charge upon application to NOEA.
PCMA - Professional Convention Management Association
PCMA provides educational opportunities for leading organisations in the meetings, conventions, events and trade show industries and currently represent 6,300 members from 17 chapters throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. With members now in more than 35 countries, PCMA provide the highest quality educational opportunities through meetings and networking events, addressing today's challenges and opportunities facing event professionals.
PLASA
PLASA is the lead international membership body for those companies and professionals who supply technologies and services to the event and entertainment industries. We represent world leading UK and International Manufacturers, Distributors, Production & rental houses, professional technical services and venues.
PSA - Production Services Association
The Production Services Association represents companies and individuals that provide technical infrastructure for live events, a key asset to the UK's business events sector. From small conferences to mind blowing ceremonies, the UK provides the finest production talent; we are their voice.
TNI - Tourism Northern Ireland
TNI's Business Solutions unit is repsonsible for promoting Northern Ireland as a MICE destination. The team leads on TNI's Travel Trade activity, delivering engaging platforms where Northern Ireland tourism industry can meet with qualified international buyers, with the overall objective being to deliver increased tourism value to the local economy.
UVL - Unique Venues of London
UVL is a marketing association of over 80 culturally significant buildings and landmarks located across greater London which are available for event hire. For over 27 years, it has been at the forefront of London's venue scene, helping to unlock exceptional spaces in iconic heritage and contemporary locations, each with their own unique character, but all sharing a passion for excellence in events and hospitality. It maintains a strict selection process, ensuring the integrity of the organisation and supports its members through shared experiences, learning and education.
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Visit Wales
Visit Wales, the tourism department of the Welsh Assembly Government, provides MICE buyers with impartial advice, assistance with venue selection, local knowledge and support services. Visit Wales also supplies statistics, consultations and business information on tourism in Wales.
VisitBritain
VisitBritain will deliver measurable economic benefit for the UK Visitor economy from new events, enhanced delegate numbers, business extenders by working with the nations and regions of Britain to add value; and for the wider economy through enhanced opportunities to trade and export, invest and profile Britain as a centre of excellence in these key priority sectors.
VisitScotland's Business Events
VisitScotland's Business Events team actively promotes Scotland as a dynamic destination for meetings, incentive travel and corporate events. It produces guides and brochures to help the meeting or incentive planner, and gives impartial advice and assistance in venue selection.
