Become an ETC Member Today

There are two ways to become an ETC Member:

Conference Registration: If you register for the annual Educational Travel Conference, your virtual membership is discounted by $100 and is valid through December 15, 2012. Click here to register for the 2012 Educational Travel Conference.

Virtual Membership: If you are not attending ETC 2012 and want to become a 1-year Virtual Member, the membership fee valid through December 15, 2012 is $175 for Travel Planners and $475 for Destinations, Operators, and Suppliers. For Virtual Membership click here.

The ETC Community strengthens its membership through both the structured and informal sharing of information, as well as by reinforcing the collaborative work of the ETC Community.

Benefits include:

• The e-Community Resource Directory, profiling a community membership list and key program features of nonprofit travel programs and travel companies, suppliers and destinations

• MP3 downloads of recorded Conference sessions, plus e-handouts.

• Access to members-only web features such as publications, specialty research, and white papers exclusively produced for and within this niche market.

• Creation of organizational profiles establishing the foundation of a sophisticated networking resource and online searches of Community members, organizations and product offerings.

• Professional development programs for the Educational Travel Community to include Jumpstart for Travel Planners and the Executive Forum for CEOs and senior management overseeing travel programs.

• Member-to-member communications and access through e-Communities with online discussion groups/listserv.

• Posting of announcements and jobs, and access to search these listings.

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Why Attend ETC

“Sessions are top-notch and information-packed.” —Alea Cot, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Univ. of New Orleans
Why Attend ETC

“I have recommended ETC for its quality, not quantity of contacts, to other destinations and tour operators that have products appropriate for this audience, and will continue to do so.” —Katrina White, Travel Trade Mgr., Rhode Island Tourism Div.
Why Attend ETC

"The conference has given me a great couple of days to step out of the trenches, refocus, and get new ideas...meet new colleagues, and talk about benchmarks." -Katie Maschman, Travel Programs Manager, National Parks Conservation Association
Why Attend ETC

“I always leave with a renewed sense of purpose and new ideas, which then has a trickle-down effect in my office. Others get inspired to try new travel programs or techniques learned at ETC.” —Amy Uhde, Dir. of Prog. Dvlp., Alaska Wildland Adventures
Why Attend ETC

“Extremely specific and very high quality educational experience for those involved in educational, non-profit, specialty travel programming.” —Annie Lucas, Vice President, MIR Corporation
Why Attend ETC

“The information and the networking opportunities are exceptional year after year. This is a very valuable conference for me.” —Mark Garland, Travel Program Coordinator, Audubon Naturalist Society
Why Attend ETC

“Wonderful networking opportunities and stimulating educational sessions… a must if you are working in the affinity market!” —Karen Kuttner-Capato, Vice President of Affinity & Charter Sales, Lindblad Expeditions
Why Attend ETC

“The quality of the speakers at ETC far surpasses that of any other professional conference or educational event I have attended.” —Susan Goodale, Prog. Dir. & Gaucho Getaways Coord., U.C. Santa Barbara Alumni Assoc.
Why Attend ETC

“The conference offers superb, relevant information that is useful year-round.”  —Melissa Gresh, Dir. of Alumni Travel Prog., MIT Alumni Assoc.
Why Attend ETC

“Trends conversations help you think outside the box and try to take your program in a new  direction.” —Jenna Mace, former Product Design & Development Specialist, Habitat for Humanity Int'l
Why Attend ETC

“ETC is a wonderful opportunity to meet with like-minded professionals who also share a passion for educational travel. I always come away from the conference with more ideas than I know what to do with.” —Meredith Mason, COO, Global Adrenaline
Why Attend ETC

“Great opportunity to not only network but educate oneself.” —Catherine Merrill, Founder and Owner, Epiculinary, Inc.
Why Attend ETC

“Alumni and Museum travel programs are a unique market. Because this conference focuses on this niche, it is the best venue to learn more about enrichment, and educational travel.” —Judee Kaplan, Director of Sales, Select Travel Service
Why Attend ETC

“ETC gives us a sense of unity, healthy competition, and an opportunity to develop lasting friendships in a fun environment. ETC is the highlight of my working year!”—Elizabeth Bigwood, Asst. Dir. for Travel, Alumnae Assoc. of Smith College
Why Attend ETC

"I have high expectations for this conference, and ETC always delivers. It hits all the marks on providing practical information and great opportunities to network.” —Heidi Quiram, Study Travel Director, St. Olaf College
Why Attend ETC

"Thank you for another great conference! I am still sorting through all that I learned!" —Chase Poffenberger, Executive Vice President, Academic Travel Abroad, Inc.
Why Attend ETC

"No other conference gives you the educational components in travel like this conference." —Karen Anthony, Retired Director of Alumni Travel, University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
Why Attend ETC

“ETC affords a space for learning about new operators and destinations, interacting with the people we do business with, and getting to know each other better.” —Michelle Bell, Asst. Dir., Univ. of Arkansas Alumni Assoc.
Why Attend ETC

"We really felt welcomed by the warm, enthusiastic, and engaged ETC community. I’ve never seen a conference quite like ETC!" —Stephen Reily, Founder/CEO, VibrantNation.com
Why Attend ETC

"Thank you…for the opportunity to attend such a helpful, informative session for executive directors. I returned to Auburn with a wealth of information and quite inspired." —Debbie L. Shaw, Vice Pres. Alumni Affairs & Exec. Dir., Auburn Alumni Assoc.
Why Attend ETC

"Many thanks for the Mentor Meet and Greet session. I benefited a lot from my mentor's experience and guidance. I am indebted for this arrangement. It was an excellent conference!” —Samuel Seyoum, CTC, Manager Marketing and Groups, Picasso Travel
Why Attend ETC

"What an amazing conference! There could not be a better forum to learn and share innovative ideas about best practices and achieving best results in the field of educational travel." —Maria Gross, Consultant, Travel Sales and Marketing
Why Attend ETC

"The contacts I have made and experiences you've provided have been invaluable to our young company. Thank you!" —Gina Carmo, Inspire Travel-Brazil