Travel Management & Logistics Flashcards
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What is a Travel Management Company (TMC) and how does it benefit an executive assistant?
Answer: A specialized firm that manages corporate travel bookings, negotiations, and 24/7 support, streamlining the booking process
TMCs provide centralized booking, negotiated rates, policy compliance tools, and round-the-clock traveler support, making the assistant's role more efficient.
When an executive is traveling internationally and requires foreign currency, what is the most advisable approach for an executive assistant to recommend?
Answer: Advise obtaining currency from the bank before departure and keeping credit cards with no foreign transaction fees as backup
Exchanging currency at a bank before departure typically offers better exchange rates, and having no-foreign-transaction-fee credit cards provides a reliable backup.
What does 'duty of care' mean in the context of corporate travel management?
Answer: An organization's legal and ethical responsibility to protect traveling employees from foreseeable risks
Duty of care requires organizations to take reasonable steps to ensure employee safety and well-being during business travel, including risk assessment and emergency support.
What is the primary advantage of enrolling an executive in airline and hotel loyalty programs?
Answer: They provide upgrades, priority boarding, lounge access, and points that reduce future travel costs
Loyalty programs reward frequent business travel with upgrades and points that can offset future travel expenses and improve the executive's comfort.
Which program allows pre-approved U.S. travelers to use expedited security screening lanes at participating airports?
Answer: TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck is the U.S. government program that allows vetted travelers to use dedicated expedited security lanes, saving significant time at the airport.
When managing an executive's travel receipts, what is the best practice for documentation?
Answer: Collect and organize all original receipts, scan them, and attach them to the expense report with matching line items
Collecting, scanning, and matching all receipts to expense report line items ensures complete, auditable records and timely reimbursement.
What should an executive assistant prepare to help an executive navigate a destination city efficiently?
Answer: A ground transportation plan including airport transfer, hotel-to-meeting routes, and backup options such as ride-share apps
A ground transportation plan with primary and backup options ensures the executive can navigate between the airport, hotel, and meetings without delays.