2.2 Factors That Influence Business Travel Arrangements

Question 1

What are the 4 factors that influence travel arrangements ?

Answer 1

Personnel
Destination
Dates/times
Special requirements

Question 2

What is meant by destination ?

Answer 2

There’s different modes of transport depending on distance.

The decision is based on costs and time taken.

Example :
Meeting in UK : travel by car
Meeting in France : flight

Question 3

What is meant by dates/times ?

Answer 3

Must be considered
Local airports may have limited service to destination on some dates.

When travelling at the time of travel to get to the meeting on time.

Question 4

What is meant by personnel ?

Answer 4

If your in a groups u may consider going by car as it’s less costly then buying a ticket from everyone.

Question 5

What is meant by special requirements ?

Answer 5

If no driving license then travelling by car is not an option.

If someone has no car they may consider hiring a car as it is better then going on train.