travelnews: Travel Training and Updates

[BAO news for travel administrators]

Hello Travelers and Travel Delegates,

Please see upcoming training opportunities and updates on REAL ID ACT and visa requirement for travel to the United Kingdom.

Travel Training Opportunities:

"Three Steps to Concur/Travel Success"
Date: Thursday, January 23rd      10:00 AM-12:30 PM
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.

Teams session:  https://uomytrack.pageuppeople.com/learning/3314

Topics include:
*       Brief overview of UO travel website and travel policy: IRS Accountable Plan, Business Purpose, basic UO Travel Policy requirements, how to find UO travel information
*       Tips for Travel Planning
*       Concur:
o       Completing your Concur profile, verifying your email, how to set up the Concur mobile app and your free TripIt Pro account
o       Step 1:  Obtaining pre travel approval in Request
o       Step 2:  Booking Travel:  Booking Tool versus TMC (travel agent assist)
o       Step 3:  Expense Report
*       Resources and Help

Travel News:
*       REAl ID ACT- The Office of Homeland Security will begin enforcing REAL ID ACT requirements on May 7, 2025. Anyone 18 years and older that plans to fly domestically or visit certain Federal facilities will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. Please see https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id for details.
*       Travel to United Kingdom- United Kingdom has begun Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Requirements for travelers from 54 Countries including travelers from the United States. Please see the following link for details https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

Kind regards,


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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