The 10th edition of the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) Golf Classic was attended by 70 meetings industry players and was held at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate on 28 June.
Hotel and venue GMs as well as hotel booking agents and representatives of the corporate world turned up to compete for the HBAA golf trophy and to raise money for the chairman’s chosen charity, the RNLI.
Nine teams enjoyed the 18-hole course and frequent visits from the HBAA Chair of Events, Absolute Corporate Events’ Jill Fleming, and Trinity Conferences’ Jenny Harding, with beverages and snacks that made the wet weather more bearable.
While the golfers attempted to master the challenging course, non-golfers were treated to a range of outdoor activities arranged by Off Limits Corporate Events, including crossbow archery, rage buggies and 4×4 off-road driving.
Following the day’s activities attendees enjoyed networking, a three-course meal and an auction to raise funds for the RNLI. Attendees bid against each other to win a stay at Chewton Glen for eight people.
The HBAA’s Chair, Chris Peacock, hosted the evening events, announcing the tournament champions and charity auction winner, Martin Stephens, Director from Off Limits Corporate Events, who helped raise £1,250 for the RNLI. When the presentations were complete, guests were entertained by Yorkshire comedian Mike Kelly.
