Travel Smart

摘要

Booking with your official travel provider is a smart move. Instead of calling the hotel directly, or booking through Triva-go, Hotwire, Expedia, or other sites, let your official travel provider do the work for you. Official travel providers have quick access to all travel options, including exclusive government programs like FedRooms~® and DOD Preferred Lodging, and can help you navigate complex government regulations. Even though many hotels offer government or GOV rates, they are not always at per diem and do not adhere to the cancellation and checkout policies required under the government programs. You could get stuck being personally responsible for paying more than you should in out-of-pocket fees or penalties. Research shows that government travelers booking through official travel channels can save over $10 in both rate and additional amenities compared to the per diem rates at the same hotels. However, the majority of government hotel reservations are not made through official travel channels. This means that you may be paying $10 more per night than you need to be, which is a lot of unnecessary costs!