TDMG recommends that a clear, well-written mandated travel policy be created. TDMG can assist in creating a user-friendly document to provide guidelines and establish procedures for employees incurring business travel and entertainment expenses on the company’s behalf. This policy can then be distributed via an intranet or travel website, electronically via e-mail, during employee orientation, newsletters, and travel policy seminars.

Objectives on travel policy are:

TDMG recommends that the policy encourage or require travelers to adjust their schedules to minimize costs. These adjustments may include arranging day trips when feasible to avoid hotel costs or requiring Saturday night stays for less-expensive airfares. Policies of this sort need to balance cost savings with work productivity, convenience, and traveler morale. These types of policies can assist in achieving significant savings but very clearly must be spelled out to avoid confusion.

Policies guidelines should include:

TDMG knows that extensive changes regarding travel policy and procedures seldom occur overnight. With our extensive experience, we are in the position to offer expert assistance on travel policy creation, implementation and review. This service would be provided on an on-going basis.