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Doing Business Internationally

Mark your calendars, Doing Business Internationally is this coming Friday, April 27. The seminar will take place in from 8:30 – 11:30 AM in the Gould Auditorium (Inside the Marriott Library), and will include a presentation by High Street Partners. … Continue reading

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Travel Services has moved!

Come see us in our new home at: 402 Park Building! The Travel Services department has moved down the hall from room 416 in the Park Building to room 402 in the Park building. All of the phone numbers and … Continue reading

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Lodging Sales Tax Exemption Changes

The University of Utah is a tax exempt entity, and is exempt from taxes on IN STATE lodging expenses paid DIRECTLY to the hotel or lodging property. In July of 2011, however, the state implemented a change to the process … Continue reading

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Travel Numbers Friday November 11

The Financial System Upgrade is scheduled to begin at noon on Friday, November 11, 2011, refer to the FBS News Post for more information. Please note:  Users will be unable to access the online Travel Accounting system after 12 pm … Continue reading

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Diners Club Members: New Issuing Bank

Effective November 7, 2011, Diners Club corporate credit cards will be issued by BMO Harris instead of Citibank. This change will require new re-branded cards to be sent to all our card members.  We don’t believe the changes will impact … Continue reading

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American Express Raises Annual Fee

American Express Corporate Card has notified us that they have increased the annual fee to cardmembers from $35 to $55. Payment of this fee should be a cardholder expense, and university departments should not reimburse the cardmember. Cardmembers are welcome … Continue reading

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Travel is looking for an Associate Accountant

This job opening is only for internal University candidates, and we are hoping to find someone who will bring a perspective from our campus users as well as someone who has some experience with our processes. Look for Job ID: … Continue reading

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July 1: New Travel Fees

This blog post serves as a reminder that the following fee changes will be in effect for all trips registered beginning July 1, 2011: In-State Driving Trips $8 Audit Fee Domestic Trip $12 Audit Fee International Trip $20 Audit Fee … Continue reading

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Are you ready for the Travel changes coming Monday?

We have compiled the following video to highlight changes coming Monday April 18th. We recommend travel planners review this short video prior to using the latest version. Do you have questions? Ask Us.

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Welcome to The Travel Tidbits Blog!  This blog will be used to help University Travelers and Travel Planners improve their travel experience by sharing helpful information, efficiency tips, industry news, and communication system and policy changes. We encourage comments and … Continue reading

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