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ABPCO is the UK organisation for Professional Conference & Event Organisers, their industry colleagues and those studying for or pursuing a career in the Meetings Industry.  Membership of ABPCO is subject to eligibility, based on experience and professionalism, and ABPCO is one of very few conference industry associations to select Full & Associate members based on peer assessment. Therefore clients and suppliers can expect ABPCO members to deliver the highest business and ethical standards, in the management of national and international association and corporate conferences, seminars, meetings, exhibitions and special events.  www.abpco.org

The International Association of Conference Centers is the global home for IACC approved conference centres. Corporate meeting planners, event organisers, and businesses select IACC meeting centres for corporate training sessions, sales meetings, board retreats, and customer special events. Stringent criteria set IACC conference centres apart from other hospitality venues. Member conference centres meet high standards in seven key areas. The result is a more productive and pleasant meeting experience.  www.iacconline.org

The Business Visits & Events Partnership's aim is to lead the way in supporting a competitive, high quality and more profitable business visits and events sector in Britain. The Partnership seeks to provide a cohesive industry voice and works with VisitBritain and other government departments and agencies to influence and develop policies and practices favourable to the growth of tourism, trade and creative enterprise from business visits and events and with the support of the leading trade and professional organisations and government agencies with an interest in conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade fairs, incentive travel, corporate hospitality, and business, sporting, cultural and festival events.    www.businesstourismpartnership.com