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The Arizona Business Travel Association (AZBTA) is the official local chapter of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) that is dedicated to promoting a successful business travel community in Arizona. We are committed to broadening the knowledge of travel management professionals through providing programs to educate and motivate.

Monthly meetings feature prominent industry leaders speaking on business travel-related topics, plus an opportunity for members to share ideas and get to know their peers. Each event provides members with an avenue for personal growth and professional development to help create successful, efficient travel programs. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of every month, including an annual charity benefit and educational events.

If you are interested in becoming a member and learning more about what you can do to promote a successful business travel community in Arizona, please note the membership opportunities available below and submit your application via our Membership Form. Please note that we are in the process of updating this form to include the following instructions which you may use now, vs using the fax process listed:

1. Send your completed Membership Application via email to membership@azbta.org
2. Click on the link below to pay your 2009 Annual Dues on-line

Monthly meeting fees:
The monthly meeting cost is $25 for members who RSVP by the designated deadline, and $45 for non-members or members who do not RSVP.

Annual membership dues:
Annual membership dues are $95 for New Direct members or Direct member renewal, and $125 for Allied Members or Allied Renewal, and may be paid by check, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Click here to pay your 2009 Annual Dues on-line now

Click here for a mailable/faxable dues payment form

Click here to pre-pay your 2009 Meeting Fees on-line now (just $175.00)

Click here for a mailable/faxable Direct Member Invoice form

Click here for a mailable/faxable Allied Member Invoice form

Direct Member (Purchase Travel)
Any individual employed by a corporation or organization whose primary responsibility is to procure business travel services for other employees of the corporation, or to promulgate and administer travel services.

Allied Member(Sell Travel)
Any individual employed to provide travel related services by any of the following businesses is eligible to apply: air carrier, auto rental, bus, charge/credit card, cruise line, hotel, livery, motel, moving company, railroad, travel agency, travel automation, travel management consulting, other professional travel service firm.

Getting More Involved
If you are already a member and are interested in getting more involved, we have a committee for you! Please review the committees below and contact the appropriate board member to join:

Education: Coordinates the annual scholarship competition for the NBTA conference. Plans special activities and communicates educational resources.

Meetings: Responsible for confirming meeting locations, which are inviting and effective. Hospitality subcommittee welcomes guests and insures registration process is successful.
Meetings committee e-mail

Membership: Encourages new member registration through coordinating membership drives. Welcomes new members, maintains membership database, development and distribution of directory.
Membership committee e-mail

Philanthropy: Develops and plans the annual charity benefit. Subcommittee tasks include identifying a location and venue, requesting donations, securing entertainment, décor, budgeting, public relations and designing communication pieces.
Philanthropy committee e-mail

Programs: Plans and coordinates speakers for monthly meetings and special events. Distributes and tabulates program feedback surveys.
Programs committee e-mail

Public Relations: Develops and distributes quarterly newsletter. Represents AZBTA to other local travel-related organizations. Writes news releases to increase coverage of AZBTA by local media.

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AZBTA President's Message

I'm honored and pleased to be the President of The Arizona Business Travel Association. The Arizona Business Travel Association provides an important forum for the exchange of information, education and ideas among its members, who include representatives from local corporations and leading travel industry suppliers. Our emphasis is on working together to gain a better understanding of the new and ever-changing travel industry. The AZBTA is committed to enhancing the travel profession by sponsoring educational and informational programs for its members, and by providing top-rated speakers to address travel-related issues, concerns and current "hot topic" items. The AZBTA is an excellent venue for the sharing of travel-related information and professional expertise, and is an organization focused on perfecting the science of business travel management.

National Business Travel Association

AZBTA is the local chapter of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), whose member's represents major corporations and travel suppliers throughout the United States. Along with AZBTA, the national organization provides members with information on the latest technical and service advantages within the industry, as well as current legislative issues involving travel costs and safety matters affecting business travel. We are the voice of business travel in Arizona. To join or learn more about AZBTA please go to our website, www.azbta.org or call me at 602-263-1234 Ext. 3021.

Sincerely,

Bill Johnson
President - AZBTA