Abta has launched a new programme of activity to engage with members in the nations and regions.
It has been developed with the association’s Council of Regions, taking on its ideas and feedback about how Abta could build on its outreach.
The new programme for 2023 will have two main elements.
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The first will be a free Abta-hosted event taking place once a year in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and each of the regions in England.
The sessions have evolved from the previous regional meetings’ format and are more of a two-way exchange of knowledge, with only short, informal updates from Abta.
Abta will also become more involved in activities where members are already gathering locally by attending industry roadshows, events and networking.
Danny Waine, head of membership at Abta, said: “Getting out and about – whether at Abta-hosted events or industry gatherings – is an important part of how we communicate and connect with members.
“We’re trying as much as possible to make our engagement with members two-way, doing this as we always have by being at the end of the phone or email for any business queries, but also through the activities we run and attend in the nations and regions.”
Alistair Rowland (pictured), Abta chairman and chair of the Council of Regions, added: “It’s been great to have the feedback and insight from the Council of Regions in developing this new programme of engaging with members in the nations and regions.
“Abta is keen to make sure these activities are as valuable as possible to members, so having their feedback in shaping the programme has been really beneficial.”
Details are available online and dates for other activity will be added soon.
The first Abta-hosted event takes place in the east of England and the invitations will go to members in that area shortly.
Abta also runs a monthly video conference call which is open to all members.
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