World Travel Services, Inc.

 

 

 

 

University’s Designated Travel Agency

World Travel Services, Inc. is the university's designated travel agency. When making plans for University travel employees are encouraged to seek the services provided by World Travel Services.  Services include an on-line booking tool (ResX), negotiated airline fares, hotel and rental car discounts, and assistance in obtaining lodging rates within the University CONUS reimbursement schedule.
 

Assistance with Securing CONUS Lodging Rates - University Reimbursement Schedule

To expedite reimbursements and minimize staff time in locating rates within the CONUS schedules World Travel can assist travelers to secure CONUS rates. In the event World Travel cannot secure a CONUS rate for a trip, a World Travel consultant will document that a CONUS rate is not available and the rate booked is the lowest rate available at the time of the booking. The documentation will be in the form of an e-mail and must be attached to the reimbursement request along with the hotel receipt. Travelers who use this process will not be required to process the lodging as an exception.

 

Airline, Hotels and Rental Car Discounts through World Travel

The University of Tennessee has been successful in obtaining significant discounts on point-of-sale airfares from Delta and Northwest Airlines. To obtain these discounts, airline tickets must be purchased from World Travel Services, Inc. Additional, World Travel Services can obtain lower prices for other airlines, hotels, and rental cars.

 

ResX – World Travel Services Booking Tool

World Travel Services, Inc. provides an on-line booking tool, ResX, with functionality similar to Travelocity, and similar services. This booking tool allows users to simultaneously search multiple reservation systems, including suppliers and other web sites, to identify the lowest price for a given trip. A user can input travel plans and immediately receive availability and fares for airlines, hotels, and car rentals. However, unlike Travelocity and similar services, the on-line fares quoted through World Travel Services, Inc. contain the discounted fares only available to University employees. To gain access to ResX, complete the Request for Access to World Travel’s Reservations System document located at the Treasurer’s Office Travel web site and email that document to travelresx@tennessee.edu. In the subject line of the email, insert the words “Access to ResX.” Once you have been identified as a University employee, World Travel Services will contact you via email and provide instructions for establishing an account in ResX.

 

University of Tennessee Contact Information at World Travel Services

  • Phone:         865.777.1680
  • Fax:             865.777.1601
  • Toll Free:      877.210.8189
  • After Hours:  888.881.5274 code W-8CI

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:
    

UT Travel Program
Office of the Treasurer
301 Andy Holt Tower
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
865.974.2302
865.974.2701 fax