MEMBERSHIP
Whether you are a Travel Buyer and wish to join a community of your peers to stay abreast of industry trends and provide continued improvement in your travel programme, or you are a Travel Supplier or TMC wishing to grow your network of travel partners and potential clients, ABTA is the place for you.
ABTA’s education and networking opportunities are offered via monthly educational events and webinars, research initiatives, client and product focus groups, brand awareness initiatives, staff training projects, industry think-tanks and more.
And it all starts right here, when you sign up as an ABTA Member.
Whether booking, buying, managing or supplying business travel products or services, ABTA Membership is a key advantage to assist you in information gathering, educational input and peer-to-peer or client networking opportunities.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Any individuals with a direct or indirect involvement in the booking, buying, managing or supplying of business travel and related services should become ABTA Members including:
- Travel Managers and Buyers
- Finance Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Supply Chain and Sourcing Managers
- Personal Assistants booking/managing travel
- Travel Bookers and Co-ordinators
- Travel Consultants *
- Travel Agents and TMC’s *
- Industry Suppliers (Air/Hotel/Car/Card etc) *
- Travel Press *
- Academia *
* PLEASE NOTE:
There will be a vetting process required for certain members, at ABTA’s discretion.
TRAVEL BUYERS:
ABTA OFFERS ALL TRAVEL BUYERS COMPLIMENTARY ABTA PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP IN EXCHANGE FOR PARTICIPATING ON SPECIFIC ABTA INITIATIVES.
THIS OFFER IS ONLY VALID FOR CORPORATE, SME AND GOVERNMENT TRAVEL BUYERS, TRAVEL MANAGERS, TRAVEL BOOKERS & CO-ORDINATORS AND PROCUREMENT/FINANCE TEAMS MANAGING THE TRAVEL PORTFOLIO.
TRAVEL SUPPLIERS (TMC’S, AIRLINES, HOTELS, TECHNOLOGY, PAYMENT, SECURITY ETC) WILL CONTINUE TO PAY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES.
Not sure if you qualify for complimentary Corporate Membership? Send us an email here and we will get back to you.
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.”
2025 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS, FEES & BENEFITS
- R 1 375.00 / $ 90.00 per full calendar year (12 months from sign-up date)
- Or choose a monthly subscription for R 150.00 / $ 11.00 p/m
- For Individuals Only
- Individual Member Certificate and 'ABTA Member' Logo ** Annual Members only. Not valid for monthly subscribers.
- Reduced rates at all relevant local ABTA events ** Excluding annual & regional conferences and closed-door events
- Limited access to ABTA's Online Corporate Travel resource library
- Basic company listing (company name and country) on ABTA's online Member Directory **Approved Annual Members only. Can upgrade to full Directory listing (includes contact numbers and logo) for R 650/$40 p/a.
- Notifcation of new travel products, services, special offers and more
- R 3 520.00 / $ 260.00 per full calendar year (12 months from sign-up date)
- Or choose a monthly subscription for R 380.00 / $ 25.00 p/m
- For Individuals Only
- Individual Member Certificate and 'ABTA Member' Logo ** Annual Members only. Not valid for monthly subscribers.
- Complimentary attendance to all relevant ABTA online and in-person events ** Excluding annual & regional conferences and sector-specific events
- Discounted attendance (up to 50% off) at ABTA's Annual Conference* Excluding annual & regional conferences and sector-specific events
- Full access to ABTA's online Corporate Travel resource library
- Basic company listing (Company name and country) on ABTA's online Member Directory **Approved Annual Members only. Can upgrade to full Directory listing (includes contact numbers and logo) for R 650/$40 p/a.
- Notifcation of new travel products, services, special offers and more
- BUYER MEMBERS: Inclusion on Travel Buyers only WhatsApp Group
- Opportunity to participate in and have access to surveys and industry research initiatives
- R 12 000.00 / $ 650.00 per full calendar year (12 months from sign-up date)
- Subscription option not available
- For Companies Only
- Company Member Certificate and 'ABTA Member' Logo to use on company collateral
- Unlimited complimentary attendance to all applicable webinars for staff members* Excluding annual & regional conferences and closed-door events
- Discounted attendance (up to 50% off) at ABTA's Annual Conference* Excluding annual & regional conferences and closed-door events
- Full access to ABTA's online Corporate Travel resource library
- Full Company listing on ABTA's online Member Directory ** Approved Members Only
- Notifcation of new travel products, services, special offers and more
- BUYER MEMBERS: Inclusion on Travel Buyers only WhatsApp Group
- Opportunity to participate in and have access to surveys and industry research initiatives
- NO CHARGE Complimentary ABTA Premium Membership for Travel Buyers. T's & C's apply.** Travel Buyers agree to participate in certain ABTA initiatives.
- No Annual or Monthly Fees
- For Individuals Only
- Individual Member Certificate and 'ABTA Member' Logo ** Annual Members only. Not valid for monthly subscribers.
- Complimentary attendance to all relevant online, in-person and Buyers Only events ** Excluding annual & regional conferences
- Discounted attendance (up to 50% off) at ABTA's Annual Conference* Excluding annual & regional conferences
- Full access to ABTA's online Corporate Travel resource library
- Basic company listing on ABTA's online Member Directory (Company name and Country only)
- Notifcation of new travel products, services, special offers and more
- Inclusion on Travel Buyers only WhatsApp Group
- Opportunity to participate in and have access to surveys and industry research initiatives
Please note:
- Complimentary Membership is only valid for Corporate, Government and SME Travel Buyers.
- Membership runs for a full 12 months from when the application / payment is received
- All prices exclude VAT
- US$ amounts include bank charge*
- Forex rates may vary dependent on the current exchange rate*