Suite Dreams
Conference begins at 7am in Atlanta, can I book a hotel the night prior?
No, you cannot stay in a hotel within metro Atlanta.
I want to drive instead of fly.
That's fine, but you will only be reimbursed the less of the two, if its cheaper to fly then mileage you must provide that in your backup.
Conference provides Lunch, can I still get per diem?
No, you cannot get reimbursed whenever food is provided.
Can Travel Book my airfare?
Yes, provided you give us enough time!
I can book First Class if i need more leg room.
FALSE- 1ST class is never permitted unless you are paying the different between basic and 1st
Employee decides to stay an extra night. Who is responsible?
The employee, the County is not booking your vacation.
Can we Uber to dinner 30 minutes away because we have never been there?
You should look for closer less expensive options for dining, this is not vacation.
Employee has an individual log in to register for a conference, can travel pay it with the Travel Card?
No, we cannot log in as someone and pay their fee, you can either get an invoice or get advanced.
Can you book my spouses ticket as well so we are on the same flight & I reimburse the County.
No, we are not here to book your family vacation. We only book for Employees.
Ticketed for Speeding in my Rental, will Cobb help pay for this?
NO, we do not pay tickets or violations and you may never travel again.
I need to stay in the Oceanfront Room.
We do not book oceanfront rooms, unless that is 100% the only option left.
Large City conference -I need to rent a vehicle to get to dinners.
Not permitted, large city, with public transportation dinner is not a reason to rent a vehicle.
Name 2 out of 3 ways registration can be paid on a T2
Direct Pay if they are a Vendor, Travel Card, Advance to Employee
The county will give me money in advance to pay for any approved costs as long as i provide adequate backup.
TRUE, IF you can justify with backup all items requesting advance we will pay you before your trip.
My conference is 5 months away. why haven't I gotten my Hotel Advance yet?
Because Hotels do not charge you until Check out. Its released within 2 weeks of travel date.
Travel booked my flight, I need to leave a day earlier now.
Sorry, once booked any changes are on the employee and must be approved by the Department Head if there is a cost.
Social outing after Conference hours, only costs $80, can I attend.
You can, but it will not be reimbursed, outside extras are not "required" therefor not reimbursable .
Can I get a flight with a layover, so I can visit another city?
No, even if you didn't want to visit another city it is not policy to book a stop, we prefer you travel non-stop to ensure no travel issues arise or you get stranded.
The conference begins tomorrow, can Travel still book my flight?
FALSE, Plan better
What two sites can Travel book hotels from, using the Travel PCard?
I want to rent an SUV because I don't like tiny cars.
Standard Sedan is the car we book, unless you have specific reasons to need a larger vehicle in writing, i.e. DPS traveling with training equipment and dog.
Can I register for a conference 6 months early?
ABSOLUTELY, its best to register as soon as the conference opens, for early bird discounts!
I missed my flight, I overslept, Travel needs to rebook my flight.
Yeah not happening, and you will now also be responsible to repay the County that cost of all losses.
A T3 is not always required if I submitted a T2.
FALSE, Every T2 requires a T3 to reconcile and close out the ticket.
The conference hotel is sold out. Can I book the Ritz down the street for $650/night?
Only if the price is still within the same range and doesn't double.
Local conference doesn't start until 10am, do I still get breakfast per diem?
No, you have to leave prior to 6am to get breakfast, else eat at home.
If breakfast is included with my hotel or conference, I still receive breakfast per diem.
False.