Membership is open to all individuals who are engaged in travel, transportation, lodging and associated professions. Please fill out our online Member Application.
Membership Renewals and Applications
Pam Lorows
Corning Incorporated
1 Museum Way
HP-ME-01-08
Corning, NY 14831
Phone: 607-974-2377
Email: lorowspc@corning.com
Mission Statement
Our focus is to educate business travel professionals and travel suppliers in attaining a high level of expertise in their profession.
We also encourage an exchange of ideas and knowledge between corporate travel ‘purchasers’ and travel suppliers with honest and open dialogue.
Through our meetings and special events, we promote a network between corporate representatives from all facets of the travel industry to include travel managers, meeting planners, and procurement facilitators.
We also provide the tool to operate an efficient, cost-effective and well-managed business travel program.
Why Join:
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Programs and Education. NYSBTA 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, NYSBTA 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.
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Networking. Success in any business begins with establishing relationships among professionals in its industry. By actively participating in monthly meetings and other exciting events, NYSBTA members network and establish the professional relationships necessary for success. Promoting the healthy exchange of ideas and information, NYSBTA 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.
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Volunteerism and Leadership. At the core of NYSBTA 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 NYSBTA, 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,NYSBTA 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
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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.
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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.
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Student membership shall be limited to students actively enrolled in an accredited school and whose major is concentrated in a travel curriculum (non-voting membership).
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Honorary membership may be granted by the Board of Directors. This membership is given to retired members in recognition of outstanding service to the association (non-voting membership).
Our Members
- Corporate Travel Managers
- Meeting Planners
- Travel Agency Owners/Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Travel Negotiators
- Travel Suppliers
- College Students enrolled in a travel-related curriculum
Membership Dues:
Direct (Corporate) $85.00*
Allied (Supplier) $85.00*
Student $25.00*
Honorary (Retired) Annual Fee Waived
*Additional Fee for monthly meetings to include meal & program
Monthly Meeting Fees:
Dinner Meetings:
$40.00 Member
$65.00 Guest (welcome to attend a maximum of two events per calendar year)
$75.00 Late Registration/Walk-in (for either member or guest)
Lunch Meetings:
$25.00 Member
$40.00 Guest (welcome to attend a maximum of two events per calendar year)
$45.00 Late Registration/Walk-in (for either member or guest)
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