Collegiate Travel Planners
Key benefits to our partnership with Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) include:
- Experience: CTP has over 31 years of experience servicing higher education and manages more than 140 higher education institutions.
- Advanced Technology: CTP offers state-of-the-art technology solutions that streamline the booking process, provide real-time updates, and ensure a seamless travel experience for our employees.
- Cost Efficiency: With CTP, we anticipate more cost-effective travel options, transparent pricing structures, and opportunities for cost savings that will contribute to our overall financial objectives.
- Dedicated Support: CTP is known for its exceptional customer service. Our faculty and staff can expect personalized assistance, 24/7 support, and a dedicated account manager to address any travel-related inquiries or concerns.
Quick Links
Lightning - Online Booking Tool
- Book flights, hotels and car rentals within a single platform while staying compliant with Messiah's travel policies
- Book up to 9 travelers at a time
- Create a travel profile complete with loyalty rewards and payment information for ease of use
- Complete this to request to be added to the Lightning portal
- Click here to log into
Lightning Support can help with the following:
(Lightning support cannot help with bookings)
Login Issues Booking Errors
Navigation Support Browser Compatibility
Payment Assistance Troublshooting Technical Glitches
Security Concerns
Lightning Support Desk:
Phone: (877)208-1396
Email: na.online@travelctm.com
Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM ET, Monday - Friday
Instructional Help videos:
Recording of training sessions:
Messiah University Travel Team
For travel agent assistance, Messiah's travel team can help with:
- Arranging Flights, Accommodations, Ground Transportation, and Rail
- Complex Itineraries
- Travel Advice and Recommendations
- Customized Travel Plans
- Specialized Travel Needs
- Last-Minute Changes or Emergencies
The Messiah University travel agent team:
(fees apply)
Phone: (800)331-4997 (210)293-8639
Email: messiah@ctptravelservices.com
Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday
Emergency After Hours (fees apply):
6:00 PM - 8:00 AM EST, Monday - Friday, Weekends & Holidays
Group Travel Requests
- Groups of 10 or more travelers
- CTP will provide a comprehensive and accurate quote tailored to your group's needs
- To initiate group travel, complete a
- For groups of less than 9 travelers, please call 1-800-523-9036 to speak with a CTP groups agent