Travel Vendors
Employees should use USD’s preferred travel vendors for university business travel. Our preferred travel vendor, Global Point Travel Solutions, has access to the university’s negotiated travel rates with airlines, hotels and rental cars and facilitates locating and assisting travelers during an emergency.
All employees are encouraged to utilize the university’s online booking tool, Cliqbook, for business travel. Employees will have 24/7 access. Traveler profiles, including membership numbers for air, hotel, car rental, etc, will be stored and be available for easy reference in the future.
Cliqbook Hands-On Training sessions are available on a regular basis. For more information on the Cliqbook training or to enroll, contact usdtraining@sandiego.edu or call extension 6619.
For those reservations requiring agent assistance (multi-leg, groups, international) employees may contact Global Point Travel Solutions directly.
Global Point Travel Solutions (USD)
(858) 824-2488
usd@globalpointtravel.com
Our preferred travel vendor may also be used for personal/leisure travel.
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Avis Rent A Car
Avis offers USD employees complimentary enrollment into the Avis Preferred Service Program. University preferred travel agencies automatically have access to our corporate discounted car rental rates. However, if an employee wishes to book directly with Avis they may click here or phone 1-800-230-4898. To be eligible for USD contract benefits, use the USD discount number (AWD) B572300.
Budget Car Rental
Budget Car Rental offers USD employees free enrollment into the Budget Fastbreak Service Program. University preferred travel agencies automatically have access to our corporate discounted car rental rates. However, if an employee wishes to book directly with Budget they may click here or phone 1-800-527-0700. To be eligible for USD contract benefits, use the USD discount number (BCD) R197000.
National Car Rental
National offers USD employees complimentary enrollment into the National Emerald Club Program. University preferred travel agencies automatically have access to our corporate discounted car rental rates. However, if an employee wishes to book directly with National they may click here or phone 1-877-222-9058. To be eligible for USD contract benefits, use the USD corporate discount number CD# XZ32312.
Enterprise Car Rental
University preferred travel agencies automatically have access to our corporate discounted car rental rates. However, if an employee wishes to book directly with Enterprise they may click here or phone 1-800-261-7331. To be eligible for USD contract benefits, use the USD account number CD# XZ32312
For information regarding vehicle insurance while renting for university business please visit the following Risk Management sites:
Rented Vehicles – International
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The University of San Diego benefits from a unique corporate partnership with Bartell Hotels. USD employees, families, alumni and friends are eligible to receive special discounted rates on hotel reservations at any one of the seven Bartell Hotels. Also, when you select a Bartell Hotel for you, out of town guests or a special conference program, Bartell Hotels will donate 10% back from the total room cost to the university in support of student scholarships. All properties offer meeting and banquet facilities. In addition, all USD guests are treated to a daily continental breakfast, a welcome beverage and a guaranteed suite upgrade for an additional nominal fee. To take advantage of the special rates, while helping to provide much needed scholarship support to USD students, please call toll free 800-345-9995 or visit www.bartellhotels.com/usdpartnership.
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Under the majority of circumstances airline tickets shall be purchased directly through our preferred travel vendor; they have access to all negotiated rates with airlines, hotels and rental car agencies. To book using Cliqbook, the online booking tool please click here.
However, if travelers need to book directly with airlines they should always enter the university’s corporate account numbers so that the airlines can track USD’s volume. Using these codes strengthens USD’s future negotiating power with the airlines.
American Airlines 754428
Delta Airlines US777394842
United Airlines 078HX
SWABIZ.com (Southwest) Company ID 99799066
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SuperShuttle and ExecuCar offer USD employees a 10% discount on any roundtrip reservations made and paid online. SuperShuttle runs as Cloud 9 in San Diego and also provides airport shuttle services in 32 other US airport markets. To use the USD 10% discount simply enter corporate code 9GBL9 in the Group/Discount Code box located on the first page of www.supershuttle.com while making reservations. You may also make reservations using our code by clicking HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Steven Heath at heath@sandiego.edu.
