The goal of E-Travel, one of President Bush's e-government initiatives, is to use the Internet to save money for the government and ultimately, taxpayers, said GSA Administrator Stephen A. Perry in the statement.
"This initiative addresses the challenge of re-engineering the government's travel function," he said. "By doing so, it will allow all agencies to benefit from the full buying power of the federal government."
E-Travel, which will be commercially hosted, will allow agencies to make travel arrangements and purchase tickets and will manage all aspects of travel, including planning and administration, the statement said.
The GSA couldn't be reached for further comment at deadline.
Quelle: Computerworld