Welcome to University of Maine System Travel

Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) is here for all your travel needs. Whether it is airfare, hotel, car rental or train, CTP provides comprehensive and client specific solutions.  Since higher education is their specialty, they better understand the dynamic needs of our community. When you make your travel booking on the Concur Booking Tool, you will have access to all our negotiated rates for airfare, car and hotel. If you book directly with a CTP designated agent, you will not only receive competitive prices and expert advice, but you will also get personalized service. Working together with the UMS Procurement team, CTP is here to make the travel process seamless, comfortable and safe. Please use this site to start your journey.

Who is CTP?

Late in 2019 the University of Maine System set out to find a travel management company that would better meet our needs. After vetting many qualified agencies via an RFP, Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) stood apart from the others and was chosen. As we were ready to introduce CTP to faculty, staff and students, the COVID-19 global pandemic hit and all travel was stopped.  The University needed to get almost 100 students who were abroad back to the United States. Fortunately, CTP was able to quickly prove themselves when they smoothly, swiftly and efficiently brought these students back home.

Collegiate Travel Planners, Inc. (CTP) opened its doors in 1991. More than two decades later, it is among the top 50 travel management companies in the nation. They are among the premier agencies in higher education, working with dozens of universities across the nation. Recently, CTP has partnered with Corporate Travel Management (CTM), to add a global presence and power to their travel solutions.  CTP’s mission is to “exceed our customers’ expectation” and does so through their commitment to excellence, unparalleled customer service, and comprehensive knowledge of the industry.

To see more of what CTP has to offer?

Collegiate Travel Planners

Agent Assist

Need some assistance booking your travel? Call Corporate Travel Planner’s Full Service Agent Assist and speak to our knowledgeable Travel Consultants.

Agency Travel Team

800-223-1308
303-386-8579

Email: mainetravel@travelctm.com

1-800-810-2695 -Groups

Email: groups@ctptravelservices.com

Hours:  Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 8:00 EST


Online Technical Support

877-208-1396
Email:  na_online@travelctm.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 8:00pm EST


After-Hours Team

800-223-1308
303-386-8579

Travel Policy

Before You Depart

The University travel requires considerable planning to ensure the best experience during your trip and after when reconciling expenses. Be sure to check with your division/department to determine the requirements necessary to initiate your travel arrangements (e.g. specific approval requirements, The University procurement options, etc.)

Concur Travel Training

Corporate Travel Planners will provide training to employees on the below dates and times.

  • Monday April 17

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Tuesday April 18

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Wednesday April 19

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Thursday April 20

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Friday April 21

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Monday April 24

    8:00 AM – 1:00 PM