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This article provides Stanford Travel program updates, travel news, and tips for university-sponsored travelers. For recent business expense updates, visit Business Expense Updates and Hot Topics. For Purchasing and Contracts updates, visit Purchasing and Contracts Updates and Hot Topics. For...

The new Stanford Easy Pay payment method launching March 31 will substantially reduce the time and effort needed to reimburse visitors for travel expenses and process their honoraria payments. With Stanford Easy Pay, preparers will still initiate payments within the Expense Requests system (ERS)...

Topics include: the new Stanford Travel Connect portal, Stanford-negotiated discounts and benefits with Hertz, updated Fingate resources such as the Stanford Travel hotel program and desk guide, a spotlight on a sustainable travel partner, in case you missed it resources, and more.

The university pays directly or reimburses individuals for expenses that are necessary and appropriate to conduct university business. Expenditures must be consistent with the university’s purchasing policies and guidelines as well as the guiding principles and IRS regulations with regard to...

Moved some info about booking lodging above the maximum to the Hotel and Lodging Rate Maximums section.

Added new section about the different business and personal travel discounts and benefits offered by the Stanford Travel Program

New page that details exclusive Stanford Travel discounts and business travel benefits for business and personal airfare.

Updated Stanford Travel hotel program list of hotels for 2025, includes discounts available by hotel.

As of February 10, Stanford Travel Connect is available to all active Stanford faculty, staff, and students. The Stanford Travel Connect portal enables travelers to link multiple personal airline loyalty accounts to the Stanford Travel Program. Once linked, travelers can book university-sponsored...

Added Stanford Travel Connect