TECHNIQUES FOR BOOKING TRAVEL RESERVATIONS WHILE LEVERAGING TRAVEL WEBSITES

摘要

A computer-implemented method is provided for booking a travel reservation in accordance with an organizational travel policy while leveraging search capabilities of travel websites. The method includes: receiving a request for a reservation for a travel service at a travel management service from a person associated with an organization of persons; confirming availability of the requested reservation by interfacing with a reservation system of the travel service provider; evaluating the requested reservation in relation to a travel policy of the organization; and sending a message confirming availability of the reservation to the person