Member Benefits
Education
LABTA is dedicated to broadening the knowledge of travel management professionals. The organization provides the tools, information sources and networks required for effective business travel management. Our monthly meetings and special educational sessions feature prominent industry leaders to speak and participate in panels on travel-related issues.
Hot Topic discussions and focus groups update members on a wide range of topics affecting business operations and profitability, from new technology to changes in business practice that impact the travel industry.
LABTA offers scholarships to educational opportunities and the CCTE (Certified Corporate Travel Executive) Program developed through Cornell University. Scholarships are also made available for other recognized business travel courses and seminars.
Web Site
The LABTA web site offers a unique and additional resource for members, visitors, and industry suppliers.
Visitors learn about the many opportunities for education and volunteer opportunities provided by the Chapter.
Members can access the association roster, bylaws, mentor program and job opportunities through the Members Only section. Supplier members are listed with hyperlinks to their web sites. This provides a tremendous resource for all LABTA members.
Suppliers can learn about the corporate educational sponsorship program with LABTA and can view present sponsors on the home page. Sponsors are also highlighted on the member companies list page. All sponsor listings have hyperlinks to the corporations' web sites.
Networking
LABTA provides an ideal environment for establishing and maintaining business relationships in a professional arena. Monthly meetings provide excellent venues for members to exchange ideas and information in an informal setting.
Newsletter
The LABTA Newsletter, in addition to presenting upcoming events, synthesizes timely industry information, news features, and useful reference material into one single resource for the benefit of all members. Our corporate sponsors are also featured.
Trade Show
LABTA's annual trade show is the largest and most successful t-ravel-related event for the corporate business executive in Southern California. Vendors from across the country are provided with the opportunity to display their services and technology to a corporate travel community representing over one billion dollars in travel and entertainment expenditures.
