Caleb Tiller , +1 703-684-0836, ext. 138
Courtney Leigh Beisel , +1 703-684-0836, ext. 133
Alexandria, VA (November 2, 2006) – More than 30 travel professional gather in Houston today for an intensive week-long course focused on the principles of effective corporate travel management. The session is the first core week requirement for participants in the National Business Travel Association’s (NBTA) Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE) program, the industry’s only certification program for corporate travel professionals.
The CCTE program is carried out in conjunction with the University of Houston’s Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management. Participants in the program must complete two week-long sessions (core weeks) and five one-day electives in order to receive the certification. The program is designed for corporate travel professionals with two or more years of experience in the industry. Topics covered throughout the course include the latest technologies in the industry, financial management techniques, cost control, traveler safety and security, and best practices.
Katharyn Houke-Smith, Buyer/Contract Specialist/Travel Program Manager for The University of Chicago, commented, “The reputation of NBTA’s CCTE program as a leading professional development opportunity in the corporate travel industry is a key reason for my enrollment in the program. Through my participation, not only have I been able to network with other professionals expanding their industry knowledge base, but also the certification coursework has enhanced my ability to further develop the University's travel and meeting services program as well as provide strategic value towards our operational goals.”
Upcoming CCTE events include the following:
- Core Week One – February 1-6, 2007, Houston
- Core Week Two – March 1-6, 2007, Houston
Additional information regarding the CCTE program and its requirements is available at http://www.nbta.org/Education/CertificationCCTE.
The CCTE program is the second level of three professional development courses offered by NBTA. Each program focuses on education for varying levels of expertise in the corporate travel industry. The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management/CTE, a two-day designation program, is designed for professionals new to the corporate travel management industry. The Global Leadership Professional (GLP) program, offered in partnership between the NBTA Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, is intended for experienced corporate travel professionals and focuses on four core components of business. More information regarding the professional development opportunities offered by NBTA is available at www.nbta.org/education.
The National Business Travel Association is the source for critical information on the business travel industry. For more than 35 years, NBTA has dedicated itself to the professional development of its members through advocacy, education and training, and networking opportunities. NBTA represents over 2,700 corporate and government travel managers and travel service providers, who collectively manage and direct more than $170 billion of expenditures within the business travel industry. For more on NBTA, visit www.nbta.org.
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