Travel Management Services for University
Contract would be for a two(2) year period.
Employees at the University travel to domestic and international destinations on a daily basis throughout the year. The university does not have a travel management office and thus relies on the following to obtain travel services:
1. Travel agencies on contract
2. Travel agencies not on contract
3. The Internet Web Sites
4. Direct purchases from airlines
Although there are several options for university travelers to purchase travel related services, the university may contract with two or more travel agencies. The current annual volume of airfare is approximately 6 million dollars.
A major user of travel management services is Virginia Tech's Athletic Department. The Athletic Department uses travel agencies to arrange both team travel to competitions and individual travel for recruiting purposes. Flights for teams are often required for competitions against ACC conference members Miami, Florida State, and Boston
College, as well as for distant non-conference opponents and post-season competitions.
