Collegues,
Recently we have had a number of instances where travel is being booked without the proper approvals being provided. Often travel requests are coming through for approval the day before the travel or even weeks after travel has taken place.
To simplify the travel booking process, a new travel form has been designed which requires only essential information to be completed. Please utilise the attached Travel Request Form for all travel request in the future.
To help clarify the process of requesting and booking travel, please make sure you are following the steps below:
• Discuss flights with your local travel agent and check prices for quote.
• Hold preferred flights with travel agent.
• Complete the Travel Request Form – in order to have travel approved, all sections of the form must be completed.
• The Travel Request Form will need to be approved by the Unit Manager and Country Manager.
• The Travel Request Form can then be sent to Katie Holpen for my approval.
• Once approved by me, travel can then be confirmed and booked with the travel agent.
For the avoidance of doubt, the business requires all approvals in place by all signatories prior to travel being booked.
When booking travel, please consider booking the best fare available. These can often be cheaper than flexible tickets even after 2-3 flight changes are made. Ideally travel should also be booked a minimum 7 days prior to departure in order to book these cheaper fares.
Regards
Anthony Barry | General Manager Development & Operations Asia |