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British Travelgoods and Accessories Association
Chief Executive - Diana Fiveash (nee Stephenson)
ABOUT US
The BTAA is the voice of the Fashion and travel accessories, travelgoods, luggage and leathergoods industry. It has provided strong leadership for the industry for many years and today, perhaps more than ever before, is involved in taking those decisions which will shape the industry's future. We have been in existence since 1918 and work tirelessly on behalf of our members and the industry.
The BTAA changed its name from the BLLA (British Luggage and Leathergoods Association) in January, 2006 to more accurately represent its members interests.
The BTAA is a non for profit making trade association, which works tirelessly to represent its member companies, large and small, involved in all aspects of the industry. Our members retail, design, manufacture, supply, and repair everything from handbags, travelgoods, luggage to specialist leather gifts and accessories. Whether you are a start-up company, a supplier, retailer or consumer this is the site for all your enquiries.
The BTAA assists its members from the beginning of design through to manufacturing and helps them network with the retailers. We are here and are known in the industry as the place to go for information and assistance, to network with the industry. BTAA provides it's members with a wide range of bespoke business services, specifically geared towards the industry and designed to save money. It also offers the opportunity for members to meet together to discuss matters of mutual concern. It lobbies Government on issues close to heart and makes sure that the views of its members are heard.
Recently the BTAA were presented with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce 'E' business award for it's website and we are proud to be keeping this updated on a weekly basis.
The BTAA works closely with trade journals Fashion Extras, Attire and Drapers Record and includes articles on members and the industry regularly.
If you would like to receive any further information about joining the BTAA, please use 'contact us' from the BTAA website on Click here Or why not join on line (its safe and secure) all infomation under 'Why Join'.
Trade Fair exhibition discounts are also listed under 'Events' and 'Why Join'. Visit the discount 'Calculator' to see what you would save on each trade fair. CLICK (The British Travelgoods and Accessories Association is one of six trade associations under the umbrella of the BJGF i.e. British Jewellery, Giftware and Finishing Federation based in Birmingham). We have on average 2810 member companies.
National Committee members 2006 - 2010
Ex Chairman, Directors of BJGF (Parent organisation board of directors), to the right David Doyle Past President and David Metcalfe President 2009 of the Board of Directors of the BJGF (parent organisation to the BTAA). Sir Digby Jones, Steve Jones and other trade association CEO's.
History of the BTAA since 1918 /Uploads/HistoryofBtaaBrief.pdf
Past Presidents of the BJGF
Board members as at 3.2010
National Committee Executive Team 2010
Paul Yates - Chairman of the BTAA
Robert Wills - (Past Chairman and director of the BJGF board.)
Diana Fiveash - Chief Executive (nee Diana Stephenson)
National Committee members:-
Steve Jones, Ian Anderson, David Nathan, Shona Easton, Nagi El-Bay, Jeanette Faulkner.
Steve Jones - Past Chairman of the BTAA and Director of the BJGF board representing the BTAA 2009 biography - Click photo below
Paul Yates - Chairman 2010 - Biography photo to follow.
Steve Jones (ex board Director) Robert Wills board Director as at 2010
Diana Fiveash winning Business Link/Chamber of Commerce E'business Award - 2006
Robert Ettinger handing over to Steve Jones
Steve Jones Chairman 2001 - 2007 Ian Anderson Chairman 2008
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