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Membership is open to all individuals who are engaged in travel, transportation, lodging and associated professions. Please fill out our online Membership Application.
Membership Renewals and Applications
CWBTA Membership Contacts:
Laurie Tunkel
(301) 718-4285
ltunkel@radiustravel.com
Why Join:
- Programs and Education. CWBTA devotes the bulk of our resources to the education and professional skill development of our members. Understanding that corporate business travel is at the crossroads of change, CWBTA believes that a complete and intimate knowledge of the travel industry is crucial to the success of its members. Throughout the year, educational programs are held on a wide variety of topic's affecting business travel management; from new developments in technology to changes in local and national purchasing trends.
- Legislative Support for your interests
- Access to resourses to improve your travel bottom line and travel experience for your company's associates
- Connecting with other Travel Industry Profeesionals. Success in any business begins with establishing relationships among professionals in its industry. By actively participating in monthly meetings and other exciting events, CWBTA members network and establish the professional relationships necessary for success. Promoting the healthy exchange of ideas and information, CWBTA enthusiastically welcomes the challenges of the 21st Century and vigorously represents and supports the needs and interests of those involved in the fields of business travel.
- Volunteerism and Leadership. At the core of CWBTA are volunteers who compose our officers and committees. Accomplished and respected professionals in the travel management industry, they focus on specific issues which will affect our members. Because we are a collective of interested and motivated individuals, our members have the opportunity to actively participate in the functioning of CWBTA, gain the experience to grow professionally and assume leadership positions. By providing an information network where those pursuing careers in travel management can associate closely with industry leaders on important issues, CWBTA is the ideal venue for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to work together and effect real and lasting change in an important aspect of the local business community.
Membership Types
- Direct Membership shall be limited to any person regularly employed to 1) procure business travel services for employees of the corporation or organizations, or 2) promulgate and administer business travel polices for the corporation or organization. Direct members shall have all voting rights and may hold elective office within the Association.
- Allied Membership is open to any person who is responsible for directing the business conducted by the following companies: Auto Rental, Bus, Certified Air Carrier, Charge Card, Credit Card, Cruise Line, Hotel, Motel, Railroad, Travel Related Automation Company, Travel Management Consulting Firms, Travel Management Companies and other travel professional services firms or associations. Allied membership shall have all voting rights unless otherwise specified herein, and may hold elective office within the Association. Allied membership may be transferred within a company upon application to and approval by the Membership Committee.
- Honorary Lifetime Membership shall be limited to members of good standing, who retire from employment of a full-time basis. Lifetime membership may be appointed to such members by a majority vote of the membership. Lifetime membership shall have all rights and privileges of the Association with the exception of voting rights and holding an elective office. There shall be no assessment of dues and such member shall remain on the mailing list and roster designated as "Honorary Lifetime Member".
Mission Statement
As the collective voice of the business travel industry in this area, we support and represent our members by providing the tools, information and networks required for effective business travel management.
