The VDR – your indispensable network for sustainable mobility management
The German Business Travel Association (VDR) is Germany’s largest network for corporate mobility management, representing more than 600 member companies. Together with its members and partners, VDR develops solutions to make business travel more sustainable, reliable, and secure. In dialogue with industry and policymakers, the association advocates for the interests of its members and promotes fair regulatory and competitive conditions. For over 50 years, VDR has been a trusted partner to German businesses—including SMEs, large corporations, organizations, and mobility providers—and today stands for an innovative and insightful "Network for Business Mobility".
Network
We are the indispensable network for sustainable mobility management and thus the platform for exchange between our members and partners. From regional to international, we provide inspiration in various event formats and share best practices that give you a direct advantage in your daily work.
Expertise
In our committees, corporations and suppliers work together with other industry experts to develop solutions and concepts. This support makes it possible to organize business trips in an economically and ecologically balanced way. In addition, we actively monitor developments and trends in mobility and provide well-founded facts through regular surveys and the VDR Business Travel Analysis.
Lobbying
In a continuous dialogue with business and politics, we represent the interests of business travel companies together with national and international partners. We are committed to a regulatory environment in which business travel is easy and sustainable, thereby contributing to the economic success of companies.
Knowledge Exchange
With the aim of supporting companies in professionalizing their mobility management, we share knowledge on current and future-oriented mobility topics within our network and in various committees. The VDR Academy complements this commitment with individual and certified training courses, thereby promoting continuous knowledge development. Through further initiatives, we place particular emphasis on the targeted promotion of young talent.
VDR membership – your benefits at a glance
The VDR is more than just a traditional association; it is your strategic advantage in travel management. Here, personal contacts merge with professional excellence, current market insights with forward-looking vision, and individual training with collective strength. Take advantage of our network for valuable business contacts, our educational offerings for professional success, our discounts for economic benefits, our resources for more efficient work, and our political influence for better framework conditions.
