Meals  

Travelers using State funds are limited up to the federal travel rates indicated for the travel destination (see U.S. General Services Administration website at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates ). Itemized receipts are required for lodging expenses. 

Lodging  

State-contracted hotels. Travelers making lodging arrangements must verify that a state-contracted hotel is used.  A list of contracted hotels is available at: hotelengine.com. Also, travelers must ensure that they are within the maximum lodging reimbursement rates listed on the U.S. General Service Administration website. 

Hotel Engine. Travelers can also verify state-contracted hotels and/or state-contracted hotel room rates via Hotel Engine. If travelers don’t have access to the website, please email AP Travel at aptravel@uh.edu for assistance.

The Travel Exemption Certification Form will be required if a non-contracted hotel room is used.