Orbitz for Business - General Information

The University of Connecticut has been in need of a online travel resource that focuses on improving customer service and streamlining the travel process. Based on feedback from faculty, staff, travelers and business managers an extensive evaluation of travel vendors was undertaken. Orbitz for Business (OFB) was selected as the vendor best able to provide excellent end-to-end (both online and full service agency) travel services to UConn. Effective April 24, 2006, business travel may be booked at our customized UConn Orbitz website (to be released 4/24/06)

Why Orbitz for Business?

• Complete Travel Management Solution
  • Seamless online and full-service travel agency capabilities for airline, Amtrak hotel and car bookings
• Reduced Costs
  • Low transaction costs; $8 online & $16 full-service
  • No charge for hotel, car and Amtrak bookings
  • Competitive fares, easily viewed and accessed
• Extensive Travel Choices
  • 455 Airlines
  • 45,000 hotel/lodging properties
  • 23 Car rental companies
• Customer Service
  • 24/7/365 customer service with Care Alerts
  • Dedicated, professional domestic and international travel agents
  • Website navigation support when needed
• Pricing
  • Pricing matrix allows traveler to view options
  • Orbitz has agreements with major airlines through 2011
  • Orbitz saver hotel rates ­ purchased in bulk for deep discounts
• Orbitz is already widely used at UConn