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Travel Program Communication

• Traveling Sustainably – A Comprehensive Guide

  October 7, 2021

  The tips and tricks below can help successfully set you up to have a more sustainable traveling experience. authored by:  UW Stout Sustainability Office Pre-Trip Prep & Packing Preparing for your trip and packing are important times to consider sustainability and the positive impact you can have on your trip. Check out the UW System’s […]

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• Memo Regarding Cancelled Flights

  September 14, 2021

  Recently, we have noted an increase in the number of cancelled flights for UW business-related travel.  The most common cancellations are for conferences which get converted to a virtual format.  Please see below for guidance and considerations related to booking/cancelling airfare:   Flight cancellations are treated the way they were in the pre-UATP world.  That […]

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• Passport Processing – Longer Lead Time Required

  July 19, 2021

  Please be aware that new passport requests are projected to take up to 18 weeks for processing. Please plan your travel accordingly. According to the Department of State, “Routine service can take up to 18 weeks from the day an application is submitted to the day a new passport is received. The 18-week timeframe includes up to 12 weeks […]

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• New Enterprise Contract in Effect 8/1/2021

  Effective 8/1/2021, the Big10 Enterprise/National Contract has been renewed. Changes include: New Contract Numbers (already changed in Concur and with Travel Agencies) Rate increase and adjustments Changes to leisure use contract To view the new contracts, visit the Big10 Contract Page. A UW Login is required. Reminder to: Update the contract number in your Emerald […]

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• Unused Tickets & Airfare Booking Process

  COVID-19 has left the University with an unprecedented volume of unused airline tickets. Please refer to our unused ticket guide and Agency Transition FAQs for more information on booking new air travel or using a cancelled airline voucher.

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