ACTE Code of Ethics
Preamble
The primary purpose of the Association of Corporate Travel
Executives is to assist its members in the growth and increased
profitability of their companies in order to help them achieve
the highest competitive, professional standards within their
selected fields. Equally important is the manner in which we
strive to accomplish our goals; by encouraging open discussion
and interaction, and by providing collective educational
seminars.
ACTE requires all members to exercise to the highest standards
of integrity, ethics and fairness in all transactions and
relationships. Ethical behavior in ACTE stems from leadership
by example and the selection to membership of individuals who
demonstrate ethical behavior. Failure to adhere to these
principles may subject a member to actions, as set forth in
ACTE's Bylaws.
Truth
- ACTE members will be factual and accurate when providing
information about their purchasing requirements, volume,
products and the services of any firm they represent. They will
not use deceptive practices, either among themselves, their
competitors or their customers.
- An ACTE member shall not, in exchange for money or otherwise,
provide travel agent credentials to any person as to whom there
is no reasonable expectation that the person will engage of the
member through the period of validity of such credentials. This
principle applies to the ACTE member and all affiliated or
commonly controlled enterprises.
- ACTE members will not falsely represent a person's affiliation
with their firm, or misrepresent the nature of ACTE, or the
nature of their relationship with another ACTE member.
Confidentiality
- ACTE members will not use improperly obtained client lists or
other confidential information obtained from an employee's
former employer. Further, ACTE members will not share
confidential information obtained from other ACTE members with
non-ACTE personnel or companies.
- ACTE members will treat preferred vendor agreements, and
solicited proposals confidentially and not disclose any
information without consent on behalf of the information
provider.
Conflict of Interest
- ACTE members will not allow any preferred relationship with a
supplier to interfere with the interests of their clients or
company, nor will they offer or accept any gratuity, gift or
favor which would unfairly influence decisions or actions. They
will use complimentary services or materials only if there is a
current interest or potential interest in placing business with
that supplier in the foreseeable future.
Compliance
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ACTE members shall abide by all applicable federal, state and
local laws and regulations. They will not attempt to influence
others to violate these same tenets on their behalf.
Harmful Action
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ACTE members will not knowingly take any action or engage in any
activity that will be injurious or damaging to ACTE or any other
members of ACTE.
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Participants in ACTE functions will not intentionally distract
attention from a competitor's sponsorship event.
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