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Travel

The UCSB Travel Office assists University departments by disseminating, explaining and interpreting travel regulations, pre-payment of travel expenses, processing Travel Expense Vouchers and keeping accurate travel records.


Connexxus: The University of California, Santa Barbara Travel Program

Connexxus is a University of California Travel Program that provides a convenient and secure web portal that provides a variety of options ranging from full agent assistant to online booking. It provides value, flexibility, and convenience for UC Business travelers by featuring negotiated rates for air travel, hotel accommodations, and car rentals.

User Nomination

The Connexxus web portal requires a user name and password. If you are interested in obtaining a user name or password, or requesting a user name password for another UCSB employee, you will need to complete enter the following user nomination site

http://accounting.ucsb.edu/connexxus/

Once you have completed the user nomination process, you should receive an email containing your Connexxus user name and password.

Access to Connexxus

Access to Connexxus requires a user name and password. If you have not already obtained your Connexxus user name and password, see the above section entitled: User Nomination.

Connexxus Login

Connexxus quick references:

BCD Travel Cliqbook Quick Reference
Orbitz Travel Arranger Quick Start Reference Guide
Orbitz Traveler Quick Start Reference Guide


You can take advantage of Preferred Providers’ negotiated discount rates before Connexxus is implemented using the following information:

Travel - Car Rentals

Rental Agreements:

1. Hertz

To reserve a rental car directly, please visit the Hertz website and select UCSB from the drop down menu: http://link.hertz.com/link.html?id=12170&LinkType=HZLK

OR call (888) 222-0286

*Remember to always reference your location ID (UCSB ID: 72130) when making your reservation to ensure proper insurance coverage.

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please visit
http://link.hertz.com/link.html?id=12170&LinkType=HZLK and click on “#1 Club.”

Vendor Representative: Lydia J. Zeidner
Phone Number: (916) 364-7846

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on Hertz
http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=246

2. National Car Rental

To reserve a rental car directly, please visit the National Car Rental website:
http://www.nationalcar.com/resRentalInfo.do?contractId=5007825

OR call (800) 227-7368

*Remember to always reference your location ID (UCSB ID: 5007825) when making your reservation to ensure proper insurance coverage.

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please visit
http://www.nationalcar.com/offer/UCSantaBarbara and click “go Enroll now.”

Vendor Representative: Rob Fyfe
Phone Number: (800) 608-7514 x160

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on National Car Rental
http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=247

3. Enterprise Rent-A-Car

To reserve a rental car directly, please visit the Enterprise Rent-A-Car website: http://www.enterprise.com

OR call (800) 261-7331

*Remember to always reference your location ID (UCSB ID: XZ32A01) when making your reservation to ensure proper insurance coverage.

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please visit
http://www.enterprise.com and select “e Plus Member’s Benefit Program.”

Vendor Representative: Lisa Holmes
Phone Number: (916) 787-4733

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on Enterprise Rent-A-Car:
http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=247


Travel - Hotel Agreements

Hotel Agreements:

1. Marriott

List of Participating Hotels include:
Courtyard
Fairfield Inn
JW Marriott
Marriott
Marriott ExecuStay
Marriott Executive Apartments
Rensiassance
Residence Inn
Ritz-Carlton
SpringHill Suites
Townplace Suites

To reserve a hotel room directly, please visit the Marriott website: http://www.marriott.com

• In the Corporate/Promo Code box, use corporate rate code UC0
• In the e-mail field, use traveler UC address
• In the company name field, type UCSB
• Enter Marriot Rewards Number

OR call (800) 228-9290

• Identify yourself as a UC employee to guarantee correct rates
• Use the Traveler UC e-mail address
• Identify your campus as UCSB
• Give Marriott Rewards Number

For the participating locations in 2008:
Click Here

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program,
Click Here and use Traveler UC e-mail address.

Vendor Representative: Amanda Smith
Phone Number: (858) 592-2333

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on the Marriott: http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=255

2. Starwood Hotels

List of Participating Hotels include:
4 Points by Sheraton
Aloft
Element
LeMeridien Hotels
Sheraton
St. Regis
The Luxury Collection
W Hotels
Westin

To reserve a hotel room directly, please visit the Starwood Hotels Website: http://www.spg.com. Travelers must be enrolled in the Starwood Preferred Guest program prior to making the reservation online. To enroll please go to: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/index.html

OR contact by phone

Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton and Le Méridien
1-888-625-5144

St. Regis and Luxury Collection
1-800-325-3589

W Hotels
1-877-W-HOTELS

*Remember to do the following to receive the 20% Starwood discount:
1. Indicate the SET # (364201) at time of booking.
2. Travelers must be enrolled in the Starwood
Preferred Guest program (SPG).
To enroll please go to: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/index.html
3. University Identification must be provided at time of check-in.

Room discounts are based on the Best Available Rate with last room availability. The rate is the best unrestricted retail rate available across all GDS systems at time of booking

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please Click Here and select “Enroll Now”

Vendor Representative: Joseph DeMille
Phone Number: (914) 755-9812

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on the Starwood Hotels: http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=249

3. Wyndham Hotel Group

List of Participating Hotels Include:
AmeriHost Inn
Baymont Inns
Days Inn
Howard Johnson
Knights Inn
Ramada
Super 8
Travelodge
Wingate by Wyndham
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

To reserve a hotel room directly, please visit the Wyndham Hotel group website: http://www.wyndham.com/rates/main.wnt?corporateid=1000005227

OR please call (800) 477-0589

* Remember to always identify yourself as a UC employee and provide the Corporate Discount Number (1000005227) to guarantee correct rates

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please visit http://www.wyndham.com/rates/main.wnt?corporateid=1000005227 and click “Join Now” under Wyndham ByRequest Members

Vendor Representative: Pamela Herrington
Phone Number: (760) 778-3472

Please check the Purchase Agreement website for more information on the Wyndham Hotel Group: http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/psa_db/pubregisterindex.php?mode=1&id=253

4. Trip Rewards Wyndham Worldwide (Core Brands):

To reserve a hotel room directly, please visit their website: http://tr.triprewards.com/TripRewards/control/ExtClick?ref_code=USB&page=mbse_advanced_search

OR please call (800) 367-8747

* Remember to always identify yourself as a UC employee and provide the Corporate Discount Number (1000005227) to guarantee correct rates

If you would like to enroll in the Frequent Traveler Program, please visit http://tr.triprewards.com/TripRewards/control/ExtClick?ref_code=USB&page=mbse_advanced_search and click “Enroll” at the top of the home page


Airline Agreements

Coming soon...




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