Peter Ducker, Executive Director of the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA), is to step down following the association’s AGM in January 2013.
The HBAA will assess and redefine the Executive Director role and its wider structure and is seeking to appoint an Interim Association Consultant from within the industry for a short-term contract. The role has been created to assist throughout the transition period, provide continuity to the membership and committees, carry out some of the strategic responsibilities of the Executive Director, and allow sufficient time to make important decisions for the Association.
A founding member and passionate advocate of the HBAA, Ducker was the association’s first Chairman in 1997 and has overseen many key initiatives during that time. These include the Association’s Bribery Act 2010 Industry Guidance for Hotel Booking Agents and Venue Operators, Financial Forum and the HBAA International Charter.
HBAA Chairman Chris Peacock commented: “Peter has always been a staunch supporter of the HBAA, and the profile of the association is now higher than ever before, providing real ROI to agents, hotels, venues and apartment services. We will miss his hard work, professionalism and dedication. I thank him for his continued commitment to the HBAA and wish him all the very best for the future.
“With the support of the executive office, executive committee and management committee, this situation will not adversely affect membership to the association,” said Peacock, “We will ensure that all decisions taken are in the best interests of the HBAA; this is an opportunity to take the association forward, and a plan is in place to ensure a smooth transition.”
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