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About Travel Services

Travel Services is responsible for administering University travel contracts, the development and implementation of travel policies and procedures and informing University staff about these contracts, policies and procedures.
 

Travel Services

Suite 560, WBOB
1300 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Ph: 612-624-2828
Fx: 612-626-0366
 

What's New

DELTA.COM

Travelers now have the ability to take advantage of the University's discount with Delta by booking their airfare on Delta.com. In order to receive the University contracted rates travelers must enter Delta.com through the links provided on the Travel Services website either from the FAST TRACK on the Travel Services home page or by clicking on Travel Reservations and Delta. Any changes to tickets purchased through Delta.com must be made directly with Delta. Delta discounts are available for both business and personal travel. Discounts range from 2% to 10% depending on the location and fare class purchased.


International Travel Registry

All travelers going to an international destination for University business are required to pre-register their trip information.

Click here for information on how to register your trip or visit Global Programs & Strategy Alliance (GPS Alliance).

For more information on the new Travel Policy click here.


CHANGES TO MILEAGE RATE FOR MOVING EXPENSES:

Effective January 1, 2012, the business standard mileage rate (including vans, pickup trucks, and panel trucks) remains at the July 1, 2011 rate of $0.555 per mile, and the rate for medical and relocation decreases from $0.235 to $0.230 per mile.

The Employee Expense Worksheet (UM 1612) accommodates the rate changes. For more information, see policy Traveling on University Business.


NEW U-WIDE CONTRACTS:

Travel Agencies - Agent Assisted & Online Booking

  • Corporate Travel Services (CTS) - Cliqbook
  • Metro Travel (Small Disadvantaged Business)
  • Travel Leaders - Compass

    Lodging - Local Hotels, Twin Cities
  • The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel
  • Days Hotel on University
  • Holiday Inn Minneapolis Metrodome
  • University Hotel Minneapolis (formerly Radisson University Hotel)
  • Radisson Hotel Roseville
  • The Westin Minneapolis
  • The Hotel Minneapolis
  • Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites
  • Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown

    Lodging - Local Hotels, Extended Stay
  • TownePlace Suites Minneapolis
  • Residence Inn at The Depot Minneapolis


    Useful Links

    Purchasing Services

    Controller's Organization

    Office of General Counsel Standard Contracts

    Forms

    FAQ

    Travel Class

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    FAST TRACK

    International Travel Registry

    Cliqbook - CTS

    Compass - Travel Leaders

    Delta.com For Business Travel

    Per Diem Rates - Domestic

    Per Diem Rates - International

    M&IE Breakdown

    Mileage Allowance

    Currency Conversion

    City/County Search

    Car Rental

    Mileage between Cities

    Property and Liability Insurance

    Safety - Need to Know

    U-Wide Contracts

    Fly America Act

    Airport/City Codes

    Reimbursable/Non-Reimbursable Expenses

     
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