E&I Contract Group | EI00236~2023RFP

Travel Management Services

Optimize your institution's travel experiences with our competitively solicited travel management services contracts. Specializing in higher education, our trusted business partners offer comprehensive travel management solutions tailored to the unique needs of academic institutions. From organizing faculty conferences and student study abroad programs to managing administrative travel logistics, we ensure seamless planning, cost-efficiency, and exceptional service. Gain access to extensive global networks, negotiated rates, and personalized travel arrangements that prioritize safety, convenience, and compliance with university policies. Streamline your travel processes, enhance traveler satisfaction, and focus on your educational mission with our reliable travel management services. Discover ways to simplify your institution's travel needs.

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Anthony Travel is the largest provider of university and sports travel management in the nation. They assist members in creating customized solutions tailored to their specific needs. The Anthony Travel contract allows E&I members to access a team that specializes in university business travel, athletic department travel, student abroad programs, fan travel, international tours, and high-end donor experiences.

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The contract with Collegiate Travel Planners offers comprehensive travel management services tailored for higher education institutions. E&I members benefit from personalized assistance from CTP's service team dedicated to universities. The contract includes features such as travel policy compliance, duty of care, unused ticket management, and travel discount programs. 

Shorts Travel Mgmt
Short's Travel Management is a full-service sports travel logistics company specializing in collegiate athletics. The STM contract provides comprehensive athletics travel management services and solutions. E&I members can select a travel agency model that suits their needs and take advantage of discounts on airlines and vehicle rentals, as well as access existing travel partnerships seamlessly through STM's proprietary travel portal.

E&I Podcast   🎙️
Navigating Duty of Care in Higher Ed
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde speaks with Anthony Travel about safer academic travel. This podcast discusses how duty of care is the responsibility of both the university and the travel management company. We discuss how technology impacts duty of care, how travel management companies work with universities, and how to navigate travel emergencies. The podcast recounts real-life scenarios that highlight the importance of travel data and preparedness. This episode offers valuable guidance for institutions aiming to enhance traveler safety and risk management.
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Sustainable Travel Practices in Higher Ed
In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, E&I’s Dennis Hyde is joined by Morgan Hoyt and Ben Rader from Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) to explore the evolving role of sustainable business travel in higher education. The discussion covers the current sustainability landscape, tools for tracking and reducing travel emissions, and key considerations for choosing effective carbon offset providers. With practical tips and real-world examples, this episode offers valuable insights for institutions looking to align their travel programs with their sustainability goals.
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The E&I Portfolio

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E&I has been in the business of procurement since 1934. Founded by institutions of higher education and member-owned, we are the only non-profit cooperative focused solely on serving the education industry.

Solicit Contracts On Your Behalf | E&I solicits our contracts for our member organizations. Following a strict process, E&I can provide members with accessible, practical, and compliant contracts.

  Streamlined Process | RFPs are expensive - in both time and money. Take advantage of our competitively solicited portfolio to reduce administrative workloads, forecast and plan long-term projects, and create revenue opportunities to meet institutional objectives.

Creates Cost Savings and Efficiencies | E&I can provide Strategic Spend Assessments (SSA's), at no cost, for our members. These assessments take an inside look at your organization's current and past spending and align it with opportunities to be more cost-effective in the future. 

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Dollars

$3,000,000,000

in E&I member purchases

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200+

competitively solicited contracts

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6,000

member institutions

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cost to join E&I