WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
If you are involved in booking, buying or supplying corporate travel products or services, then ABTA is the organisation for you.
ABTA is a globally recognised business travel organisation with specific expertise on corporate travel in Africa. ABTA is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a Member base in other key African markets including Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria.
By participating in ABTA’s various events, initiatives, research projects and networking opportunities, our members are always armed with information about industry best practice, able to tackle trends and challenges, and grow their network of industry contacts.
If you operate as a buyer or supplier of corporate travel into or on the African Continent, ABTA is your primary resource for just about anything you need – contacts, information, training, resources, trends, peer-to-peer learning, networking and more.
Call or email us today to find out about becoming part of ABTA’s Corporate Travel community.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
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“I chose to be a member because ABTA has established a fruitful collaboration hub for all relevant travel stakeholders to share ideas and learn from each other’s businesses. I always enjoy the interesting, engaging sessions and relevant discussions that help me gauge my experience and improve my knowledge. I always have something to take back to my team every time I attend.”
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“ABTA provides opportunities to connect with different individuals in the travel industry, which includes TMC’s, Airlines, Hotels and Car rental companies. Their events are insightful, well-organised and a pleasure to attend and support.”
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“It is such a privilege to be an ABTA member. Meeting other travel buyers to share ideas and knowledge on what works for our travel programme is an advantage. With the challenges in the industry, it is definitely useful to have someone to speak to and the WhatsApp group is such a bonus for instant advice and sharing of information”
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“What I enjoy about being a member of Abta is the networking part of the membership and also that ABTA reaches out when we need assistance, and I really appreciate that.”
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“Being an ABTA Member allows me the opportunity to network with like-minded industry professionals and stay up to date with what is happening in the travel environment.”
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“ABTA is a well-managed, professional organisation, offering great value to the travel trade and Travel Managers alike – continuously challenging the status quo and offering valuable networking and learning events.”
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“I chose to be an ABTA member because it will be very helpful for me in terms of networking and learning about the Travel Industry as I am still new in this position.”
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“We have been associated with ABTA for over 5 years and we receive great value from being members, particularly from a travel industry knowledge and networking perspective. I regularly participate at ABTA’s events which are very informative and interactive, promoting professional excellence of the travel industry.”
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“Being a member of ABTA not only makes you a better Travel advisor because of the training and personal development opportunities through the various programs and events, but it also raises your credibility with clients.”
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“As a journalist and stakeholder within the travel sector, it is a privilege for me to be exposed, via ABTA, to emerging trends and issues affecting the corporate travel sector. We also find content about global trends and how these impact our local markets to be very helpful, especially when delivered by the experts that participate at ABTA events.”
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“I have been a member of ABTA for the past 5 years. The value add and extended network connections that ABTA gives me within the Travel Industry has repeatedly proven to be an advantage in my function not only as Executive Assistant to the MD but also as Travel Manager.”
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“We have been involved with ABTA in various forms either through membership or sponsorship for a number of years and we have realised great value for our various travel management brands. We find that the content at ABTA events is very relevant to our specific business travel management industry with ABTA continuously challenging the status quo which is one of the reasons we continue to support them.”
Through Education, Innovation and Collaboration ABTA:
- Assists its Members to add value to their organisations by providing relevant and instantly usable benefits when managing, buying or selling corporate travel
- Provides a platform for region-specific Travel Management education, networking opportunities and continued professional development
- Raises the standard of the Business Travel industry by providing access to local and global industry best practices
- Guides companies when sending travellers into Africa, giving destination and traveller safety information, local contacts and reputable suppliers, and more
MEMBERSHIP
ABTA’s Membership base spans the globe, with the majority of members being based on the African Continent.
Members come from all industry sectors including Corporate Travel Co-ordinators and Buyers, TMC’s, Airlines, Hotels, Card companies, GDS and Technology, Ground transportation and more.
Whether booking, buying, managing or supplying business travel products or services, ABTA Membership is a key advantage to assist you in information gathering, educational resources and peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact Membership Services: carol-ann@abta.co.za
