Welcome to Collegiate Travel Planners

Higher education specialists

We understand that a higher education travel program is vastly different from a typical corporate program — in its structure, culture, and values. Our ETP team consists of higher education travel specialists who truly understand the unique needs and diverse culture of universities. We use this deep expertise to design travel programs tailored precisely to your institution’s requirements.

The difference between working with a traditional corporate travel agency and partnering with a higher education travel specialist like ETP? We’ve outlined it clearly for you.

See the difference

Service that fits your needs (never outsourced)

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” in travel services—especially not in higher education travel. At ETP, our flexible and customized approach to travel management delivers the highest level of service to every university we partner with, driving greater efficiency, best practices, and meaningful value. You’re never just a number to us.

We also understand that your needs don’t end at 5 p.m. You deserve support from someone who knows your university and your travel program inside out. That’s why we never outsource our after-hours service. Our dedicated team is available 24/7—ready to assist whenever it matters most.

Universities trust us with their travel

Educational Travel Planners (ETP) proudly serves more than 150 universities and institutions across the nation — from large state schools and private universities to research hospitals and liberal arts colleges.

Every day, we support thousands of university travelers, faculty, staff, students, and athletes in getting where they need to go — safely, efficiently, and with care.

E&I contracted supplier

In 2019, Educational Travel Planners (ETP) was named an E&I Cooperative Services contracted supplier. E&I Cooperative Services is the only sourcing cooperative exclusively focused on serving the education community, with more than 5,500 member institutions nationwide.

The benefit? Our agreement with E&I allows E&I member institutions to bypass the entire federally required contracting process — including research, RFP development, and contract management.

The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) has validated the E&I RFP process, ensuring your compliance requirements are fully covered. By eliminating these labor-intensive steps, your staff can redirect valuable time and resources toward more strategic initiatives that advance your institution’s mission — such as process improvement and supply chain optimization.

And the rewards don’t stop there. Many E&I members receive patronage dividends from E&I Cooperative Services based on contract usage — meaning E&I contracts can actually generate revenue for your campus.

ETP was honored with the E&I Best in Member Responsiveness Award in 2023 and recognized as Partner of the Year in 2024.

CTP on E&I’s Cooperatively Speaking Podcast

ETP’s Morgan Hoyt and Ben Rader join E&I’s Dennis Hyde to discuss the evolving role of sustainable business travel in higher education. The conversation explores today’s sustainability landscape, tools for tracking and reducing travel emissions, and key factors in selecting effective carbon offset providers. With actionable insights and real-world examples, this episode offers valuable guidance for institutions aiming to align their travel programs with their sustainability goals.

Listen here.