I am traveling to a conference. Why can’t I book my room at the conference rate through Egencia?
When a conference provider blocks a group of rooms with a hotel, they are removed from inventory. No third-party provider (Egencia, Orbitz, Travelocity, etc.) can access these rooms – only the hotel itself can access these rooms. However, it is always a good idea to check rates on the Egencia system. There are times when you can find a room at the same hotel at a cheaper rate or at the same cost as the conference rate. Additionally, if the room is booked via the Egencia system and the “Egencia Preferred Rate” or “Expedia Special Rate” is selected, the room and taxes can be charged to the University’s central billing card.
