Collegiate Travel Planners CTP/CTM
Collegiate Travel Planners(CTP) is the travel management company (TMC) handling University of Maine System campuses’ travel needs. Established in 1991, CTP is ranked in the top 50 largest women-owned full-service travel management companies in the United States. They specialize in Higher Education Travel and handle travel for multiple universities across the country.
CTP and UMS Contact Information
When you book on the Concur Booking Tool or directly with a CTP agent you automatically get the following
United Airlines
- Upfront Savings (2% to 10% depending on fare and routes)
- Complimentary name changes
- Preferred Seats*
- Upfront Savings (2% to 5% depending on fare and routes)
- Complimentary preferred seats*
- Priority boarding in zone 1*
- Name changes complimentary or discounted
Full access to Southwest fares
Negotiated rates with Maine hotels and corporate discounts with out of state and international hotels
University of Maine System discount on Enterprise Cars and other car discounts
*frequent traveler number required to receive benefit
In addition:
CTP provides assistance when involuntary schedule changes take place or if a traveler is delayed or stranded; after hours support is available when disruptions occur outside normal business hours.
CTP saves time by providing one-stop shopping, verifying policy compliance, and streamlining reservation confirmations.
CTP monitors travel restrictions, travel advisories, and airline policy changes due to COVID-19 or any other reason; especially for international travel.
CTP dedicated travel agents provide consistency, convenience (pre-loaded employee profiles) and personalization (preferred agent)
CTP’s established vendor relationships lead to cost savings, benefits, and waivers and favors (e.g., up-front discounts, priority boarding, preferred seats, seat monitoring, unused ticket tracking)
Vendors and options available have been vetted to ensure traveler experience and safety
- Reputable vendors so that travelers are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous third parties
- Overly restrictive fares are blocked, e.g., Basic Economy which does not allow refunds, changes, or advance seat assignments.
- In the event of a supplier service failure, the agency will advocate for the traveler and work with the supplier towards a resolution.
Use of CTP/Concur Booking Tool provides reasonable and cost effective options, ensuring lowest cost/highest value purchases in accordance with federal cost rules.
CTP agents are well versed on and available to provide assistance with Fly America Act compliance.