Save for, Budget, and Plan Travel for Business & Pleasure Inve$t In Yourself February 8, 2017 Ericka Reaves, University of Cincinnati Travel Manager Jenny Corken, AAA Corporate Travel Account Manager

Challenges in Travel Where should I go? When should I book? What is the best price? What should I know before I go? How do I get my trip booked and paid for?

Saving for Trips Business Plan out all the annual trips you are eligible to take Consider car rental if destination is close instead of airfare Book in advance Apply unused tickets Pleasure Put money away in a separate savings account Save personal frequent guest points Use a travel point credit card Book in advance

Budget for Trips Business Look at your historical data Forecast for annual spend changes Plan for budget items that are not annual (ie. Visa) Flexible travel dates Consider Dayton vs. Cincinnati airport Pleasure Consider all-inclusive or a cruise Look at mid-range hotels with free amenities instead of full service Compare local transportation instead of car rental Flexible travel dates Consider Dayton vs. Cincinnati airport

Planning for Trips Where are you going? How long is your trip? Research how much it costs. Book in advance. Use travel apps on your smart phone. Pack light. Enjoy your trip.

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