re: Some questions for Work Travelers...

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How many nights per month are you in a hotel?

12-15

What is your preferred hotel chain and why?

Hilton - Convenience to my travel locations and Diamond status. Working toward lifetime Diamond. Two years away and will definitely hit 1000 nights by then.

How many flights a year do you average?

16-18

What is your preferred airline and why?

Delta. Dem miles.

Do you get to keep your hotel/airline points?

Yes.

How many miles per month are you driving?

No idea. Everything is flying for me.

Do you have a "territory," and if so, what is it?

Can fly anywhere in U.S. and territories, but I cover the Western U.S. and all Pacific Island Territories.

How does your company reimburse mileage?

50 cents a mile

Do you receive a car allowance, and if so, how much is it?

Unfortunately no

Do you receive per diem, if so how much per night?

50-70 a day depending on location

How are travel expenses paid (reimbursed from your card or company card)?

Company card or personal card if I want to get more points/miles.

What industry are you in?

Government

What advice would you give someone who is about to be a frequent work traveler?

Stay with same airline, hotel, and rental car companies as much as possible. It adds up A LOT. I cannot even explain to you the amount of free shite I get every year because of it.

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