Announcements and Upcoming Events
Check out current and historical travel announcements as well as upcoming travel events! For travel questions, please email travel@ku.edu.
Announcements
3/14/2024 - New Travel Booking Interface launches on 3/25 with Demos on 3/20 & 3/21
The University of Kansas is launching a new travel booking interface and mobile app on March 25. The updates improve functionality and provide a more modern look and feel.
Faculty and staff are invited to a demo of the updated Concur system, which will preview the new interface and improved travel booking experience.
The demo will walk through the all-new search and selection process for flights and rental cars, and includes a sneak peek video of the new hotel search and selection coming later in 2024. There will also be an opportunity at the end for Q&A.
Two demo opportunities are available to provide flexibility for employee schedules:
- Wednesday, March 20 – 2:00-2:45 p.m. (Zoom link | passcode: 119892)
- Thursday, March 21 – 10:00-10:45 a.m. (Zoom link | passcode: 893207)
A recording of the demo will be available and posted on the Travel website for those who cannot participate in the live demo. Faculty and staff also can sign up for a Concur Travel Request and Booking course in MyTalent.
The updated Concur travel system and other changes to travel processes and policies will improve the KU traveler experience. Please contact travel@ku.edu if you have questions, comments or need assistance.
Please feel free to watch this Concur Travel: The New Travel Experience YouTube video for a brief demonstration overview.
11/29/2023 - Changes to improve the KU traveler experience
KU now has two dedicated CTP travel agents to support our travelers. Julie Repke and Katherine Sampe are available at 1-877-630-1232 option 1, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm central time or via email at ku@ctptravelservices.com.
CTP service fees previously charged directly to traveler are now eliminated. All CTP travel service costs are now covered centrally.
KU has added TripLink, which provides the ability to book directly on participating airline and hotel websites by connecting your frequent traveler/reward program numbers in Concur. In addition, TripLink comes with free use of TripIt Pro, an itinerary management mobile app.
Concur is updating their travel booking system interface to improve functionality and provide a more modern look and feel. In addition to the updated online platform, Concur also is redesigning their mobile app to provide a better user experience. We expect to launch the new travel interface and mobile app at KU in early spring.