The Wisconsin Business Travel Association cordially invites you to join a growing number of progressive business travel professionals, and their firms, in a unified endeavor to promote greater legislative awareness, comprehensive educational programs and a broad spectrum of other activities designed to make an impact on the ever-changing corporate travel industry.

Membership is open to all individuals who are engaged in travel, transportation, lodging and associated professions.  Please fill out our on-line application. 

Memberships are classified as follows:

 

Direct Members who, by virtue of their employment, are actively engaged in the procurement of business travel. Direct members are business travel executives from either the government or corporate sectors, directly responsible for managing or procuring travel related services for their firms. Direct members shall have all voting rights and may hold elective office within the Association.

Allied Members represent corporations supplying travel related services such as airlines, limousine or car rental companies, bus or rail companies, hotels or motels, Travel Management Companies, tour companies servicing business travelers, travel related media companies, travel related credit/charge card companies and travel related automation companies. Allied members shall have all voting rights unless otherwise specified herein, and may hold elective office within the Association.  WBTA considers Allied memberships to be “owned” by the company with which the Allied member represents – therefore, membership does not follow the member should they change firms. The firm, however, may name a replacement.

To maintain a healthy balance of buyers and sellers, new Allied Members who wish to join are requested to recruit a new Direct Member to join at the same time, otherwise new Allied Members will be put on a "Pending" list until cleared by the VP of Membership.  

Honorary Members are recognized by the Board of Directors as having rendered distinguished service to the industry or association but are no longer in the travel industry. Honorary members 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 annual dues and such member shall remain on the mailing list and roster designated as "Honorary Member”. Meeting dues are the responsibility of the Honorary member.

Press Members are engaged in the monitoring and reporting of events in the travel industry.

Academic Members are those who educate others or are being educated in the travel industry.

Membership Renewals and Applications

WBTA 2009/2010 Membership Contact: 
 

Robert Zimmerman, Corporate Sales Manager

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

WBTA offers distinct benefits to the business travel professional:
 

Educational Programs: WBTA 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, we believe 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, such as: technology, management techniques, personal achievement, purchasing trends and policy management. These programs utilize panel discussions, topic specialists, and specialized presentations.
 

Networking: Success in any business begins with establishing relationships among professionals in its industry.  By actively participating in general chapter meetings and other exciting events, WBTA members network and establish the professional relationships necessary for success.  Promoting the healthy exchange of ideas and information, we enthusiastically welcome the challenges of the 21^st Century and vigorously represent and support the needs and interests of those involved in the fields of business travel.
 

Volunteerism and Leadership: At the core of WBTA 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 group of interested and motivated individuals, our members have the opportunity to actively participate in the functioning of the chapter, 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, WBTA 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.
 

National Affiliation: As a recognized affiliate of the National Business Travel Association, WBTA has access to travel resources specifically designed to keep business travel professionals abreast of legislative developments and issues regarding safety, service and the future of the corporate travel industry.
 

All aspects of the WBTA Chapter invite general participation, volunteerism and committee membership to build a stronger Chapter experience. The following positions are elected by the full membership bi-annually and meet quarterly. All must be active WBTA members to be considered for these positions:

President
Executive Vice-President
Vice-President, Membership
Vice-President, Education
Secretary
Treasurer
Allied Director
Direct Director
Chairman

$80.00             Direct Members

$305.00           Allied Members (Annual Dues include all meeting fees)

There are no membership dues for Honorary, Press, or Academic Members.