travelnews: Travel News! Important Dates and Changes!

[BAO news for travel administrators]

Hello UO Travelers and Travel Delegates,

Some important changes are coming and we want you to know about them!

Concur's homepage will be getting a new look beginning October 23, 2024

*       The SAP Concur home page redesign will not change any features or functionality of SAP products; it is only a visual user interface (UI) update.
*       You currently have the option to enable the new SAP Concur home page via a banner at the top of the home page when you login.


Three Steps to Concur/Travel Success class coming up on October 24, 2024

*       This monthly workshop provides UO business travelers, delegates, and travel planners with some simple keys to success so users can easily create Concur Requests, Book Travel, and file their Expense reports.
*       Register with this link  https://uomytrack.pageuppeople.com/learning/3314

Changes to contract travel agency fees

*       Direct Travel has implemented an updated fee schedule. Airfare booked through the Concur booking tool and fulfilled by Direct Travel will incur agency fee of $5.50. Airfare booked with the assistance of a Direct Travel agent will incur a fee of $27.50 for domestic airfare and $38.50 for international airfare. (Please see attached fee schedule for a complete list)
*       Direct Travel has implemented a fee for purchases with Southwest Airlines. In addition to the agency fee, Southwest Airfare purchases will incur a $3.00 per ticket surcharge.
*       Premier Travel's agency fees have not changed. Concur booking tool reservations will be charged a $9.00 agency fee and agent assisted reservations will be charged $28.00.

Travel Agency Request For Proposal Commencing:
*       This fiscal year, the Travel Office is launching a Request for Proposal for travel management/travel agent services.
*       The competitive bid process will invite innovation and improvement of UO's Travel Program and ensures UO procures the best value for travel management services.
*       Stay tuned, updates will be provided as they are available and can be shared.

Safe Travels and Go Ducks!

Brooke Millett Montgomery
Travel Manager
University of Oregon Travel Office
(541) 346-3445
bmillett at uoregon.edu<mailto:bmillett at uoregon.edu>

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Travel Office/Concur Help Desk: Phone: 6-3100/Email: travel at uoregon.edu

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