Hotels

USTravel features our WorldTravel Partner's/ BTI Global Hotel Programme to supplement any existing hotel programs. This is a collaborative effort of our worldwide partners to leverage our combined strength in the negotiation of rates, program design and implementation. The program reflects the benefit of WorldTravel's global vision and local market focus. Through our affiliations with World Travel Partners, we access the combined purchasing power of more than 16 million hotel room nights and worldwide supplier relationships enable us to provide this substantial program to our customers. The following section describes the features and benefits of our 2002 program:

• Choices - The program offers more than 9,700 hotel choices located in more than 145 countries, providing hotel discounts to virtually any destination you require.
  
  
• Convenient access - We provide several options to access participating hotels and rates. Travelers can access the BTI Global Hotel Programme directory online at http://www.btihotels.com (see your representative for username and password). Hotels featured on this program are accessible in all major global distribution systems.
  
  
• Savings - Strict hotel pricing requirements guarantee the lowest available rates, including corporate net rates.
  
  
• Rooms on Reserve - We have secured blocked space programs at 1,600 hotels worldwide to aid in sold-out situations.
  
  
• Guaranteed last room availability - As long as the hotel has regular inventory rooms for sale, they must honor our USTravel/BTI preferred rates.
  
  
• Variety - Choose from moderate to deluxe accommodations at a range of hotels, designed to fit any budget, service and location requirements.
  
  
• Traveler benefits - Complimentary breakfast, health club access, airport transportation, room upgrades, daily newspapers and other amenities are featured at selected properties worldwide.
  
  
• Safety - All hotel properties are screened to ensure basic safety and quality standards.