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Internet-based computer travel planning system

  • US 20040153348A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2004
  • Published: 08/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of managing travel within a sponsoring organization, comprising:

  • receiving a travel request submitted for a group member of the sponsoring organization;

    identifying travel information from at least one vendor authorized by the sponsoring organization, wherein the travel information includes financial rates previously established between the vendor and the sponsoring organization;

    automatically comparing the identified travel information to alternative travel information, the alternative travel information including available financial rates offered through at least one alternative internet-based source; and

    selecting travel information from the comparing step for reservation for the group member.

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