1. Understand the priorities of the trip
2. First search among preferred hotels and those with negotiated rates
- Hotels for which the company has negotiated rates
- Preferred hotel chains
- Favorite hotels in that particular destination
3. Choose ease of transportation over proximity
4. Stick to policy from the outset
5. Be mindful of group bookings
- Should everyone be in the same hotel to share transportation to the event?
- Should everyone stay in the same house or apartment to encourage team bonding during the trip?
- Should some people stay separate, or does it not matter either way?