Webinar: Travel Administration Essentials
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/12/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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Master the essential documentation and administrative workflows required for smooth, compliant government travel. Designed for government meeting professionals, this course breaks down the critical paperwork side of official travel—from securing pre-travel authorizations and personal vehicle approvals to assembling an airtight travel folder. Participants will learn how to properly process hotel credit card authorization forms, navigate tricky expense reporting nuances like personally paid parking on hotel folios, and eliminate the common documentation gaps that delay reimbursement. While drawn from practical state-level examples, the core principles align with both state and federal travel regulations (including GSA guidelines), equipping attendees from any jurisdiction with actionable strategies to ensure error-free travel processing.
Christina Lewis, CGMP
Christina Lewis, CGMP, serves as a Program Specialist and Board Secretary for the Louisiana Transportation Authority within the Office of the Secretary at the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). Beyond her administrative leadership at the state level, she plays a vital role in the hospitality and event management industry, currently serving as Chapter President on the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Louisiana Chapter Board of Directors. Holding the prestigious Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation, Christina brings specialized expertise in navigating government-specific procurement rules, ethical standards, and complex event planning. Through her dual dedication to public agency operations and professional association leadership, she continues to drive excellence in government meeting management across Louisiana.
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Become a Government Meetings Expert
The Certified Government Meeting Professional designation ("CGMP") is designed for planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting professionals. The CGMP is recognized in the hospitality industry; many government contracts now require planners working on the contract have their government certification.
The CGMP course is offered in 3 formats – Live (in person), Virtual Synchronous (via Zoom webinar), and On-Demand.
Microcredentials
SGMP Micro-Credentials develop specific expertise across nine (9) core competencies for government meeting planners. Members can demonstrate this expertise by completing five (5) hours of professional development in any core competency. Hours can be earned online or in-person at chapter or national events.
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Continuing Education
SGMP's continuing education program aligns with many other CE programs, offering you maximum credit across multiple domains. Each domain of professional development and continuing education is assigned to one of twelve (12) core competencies integral to the daily work of the government meeting professional. Earn the fifteen (15) hours required to satisfy your CGMP CE requirements, and the requirements of many other programs such as the CMP.
