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- Q) I am interested in joining AZBTA. What do I need to do?
A) Fill out our membership application and fax or email completed form to membership@azbta.org. The membership form can be found here. An AZBTA membership representative will contact you and email a welcome letter once your completed application and payment have been received.
- Q) How much is membership for AZBTA?
A) Direct Member dues are $95.00 and Allied Member dues are $125.00. Dues are pro-rated for the second half of the year at $45 and $65 for Direct and Allied memberships.
- Q) How do I know if I am an Allied or Direct?
A) Allied members are actively involved in selling to the corporate market and are suppliers of business travel related services such as airline, ground transportation, lodging, and other specialized services that fall under the control and accountability of corporate travel management. Direct members are persons who have an active involvement in supplier selection, negotiation, and/or management of the business travel program. Their responsibilities should include the supervision, control or accountability of corporate travel.
- Q) I am interested in attending a meeting before I decide to join, can I do so?
A) Yes, the first meeting is free for all potential members. You simply need to send your RSVP information to meetings@azbta.org. After that you are welcome to attend a maximum of 2 meetings per year as a guest at the $45.00 rate.
- Q) When are monthly meetings?
A) Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, usually during lunch. We do have reception functions so please refer to our "Meetings & Events" section for upcoming meetings information including location, time and how to RSVP.
- Q) When and how do I register for the monthly meetings?
A) The next upcoming event is always listed on our homepage, and you simply need to follow the link to register for the event. For those that RSVP by the cutoff date indicated, registration is $25.00 for members and $45.00 for non-members. Walk-ins and anyone who registers after the cutoff date will be charged $55.00.
- Q) If I am a prepaid member do I need to RSVP for the monthly meetings?
A) Yes, please do so via the RSVP link for the monthly meeting and select the prepaid option.
- Q) I have registered for the meeting but cannot attend due to a work or personal matter, can I get a refund?
A) No, meeting fees are non refundable.
- Q) I am new to my position and want to change my company's membership to my name. What do I need to do?
A) Contact our Director of Membership at membership@azbta.org
- Q) Can we buy a membership for our company and vary who attends the monthly meetings at the member rate?
A) No, membership must be designated to one person at the company and only that person can RSVP at the member rate. The guest rate and guidelines would apply to anyone else.
- Q) I am no longer employed; can I continue to attend monthly meetings?
A) We have a 90-day grace period for anyone who has lost their job to continue to attend meetings at the member rate of $25.00. To do so please contact membership@azbta.org
- Q) I am leaving my current company; can I take my membership with me?
A) No, the membership resides with the company where it was originally purchased. You may re-apply with your new company if you wish to.
- Q) Do we have scholarships available?
A) Yes, AZBTA has direct and allied scholarships available. Please refer to the Scholarship tab. NBTA has scholarships available as well. The link can be found on the Scholarship tab.
- Q) Once I am a member, how do I obtain a user ID and password?
A) It will be emailed to you in your membership welcome letter. Please contact membership@azbta.org if you have not received your ID and password.
- Q) Are there any sponsorship opportunities?
A) Yes, please contact our Director of Philanthropy at philanthropy@azbta.org for more information.
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