MEMBERSHIP
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.
ABTA’s Membership base extends across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
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 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:
- Personal Assistants
- Travel Bookers and Co-ordinators
- Travel Buyers
- Finance Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Supply Chain and Sourcing Managers
- Travel Consultants
- Travel Agents and TMC’s
- Industry Suppliers (Air/Hotel/Car/Card etc)
- Travel Press
- Academia
What our Members say:
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“I continue to be impressed with the work that ABTA does, and the impact they have on travel professional’s lives. ABTA’s contribution to the travel industry goes far beyond its Members expectations and is illustrated time and again through their joint work and collaboration with other key players in the 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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“ABTA Membership allows me to network with other company’s with a similar travel portfolio to mine, meet new suppliers and learn how to get better value from my current suppliers. I have also been exposed to many new ideas around technology and meeting people who are able to share their tech experiences is very helpful. This all helps me within my travel role to enhance our travel programme.”
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“ABTA has created a credible brand and is a professional organisation to be associated with. Membership provides accreditation and endorsement for participating brands and also provides excellent networking opportunities.”
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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.”

2022 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS, FEES & BENEFITS

- R 1 375.00 / $ 90.00 per year
- Or Subscribe Monthly R 150.00 / $ 11.00 per month
- 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 year
- Or Subscribe Monthly R 380.00 / $ 25.00 per month
- 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 face to face events ** 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
- Reduced rates on visa processing fees through Visa's Unlimited

- R 9 570.00 / $ 700.00 per year
- Subscription option not available
- For Companies Only
- Company Member Certificate and 'ABTA Member' Logo to use on company collateral
- Complimentary attendance to all applicable local events for 3 staff members ** 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
- Reduced rates on visa processing fees through Visa's Unlimited

- 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, face to face and Buyers Only events ** 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
- Reduced rates on visa processing fees through Visa's Unlimited
Please note:
- Complimentary Membership is only valid for Corporate, Government and SME Travel Buyers.
- Membership runs for a full 12 months from when you sign up
- All prices exclude VAT
- US$ amounts include bank charge*
- Forex rates may vary dependent on current exchange rate*