Please read this message from the Provost regarding university sponsored travel outside of Canada

Important Travel Considerations
McGill.CA / Travel Services / Accommodations

Airbnb is a community marketplace where people list and book unique accommodations around the world. Airbnb offers over 4 million property listings (including private homes or apartments) in over 65,000 cities around the world. McGill Travel Services has entered into an agreement with them to offer McGill travelers their Business Travel Program.

For the purposes of this webpage: business = university related activity

Highlights:

  1. self check-in 24/7 – travelers have the ability to enter the premises without the necessity of a key exchange with the host (through lock box, door keypad, doorman, etc)

  2. workspace with guaranteed Wi-Fi

  3. essentials like shampoo, hair dryers, irons

  4. smoke and carbon monoxide detector

How to Register and Book?

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  1. Sign up on www.airbnb.com/business - whether you already have an Airbnb account or are signing up for the first time, you will need to link your mcgill.ca email address to your Airbnb account
  2. When you receive the Airbnb verification email be sure to verify your work email (mcgill.ca) by clicking the “Verify Business Email” line
  3. Log in and book at airbnb.com/work
  4. Mark your trip as “Business Travel” on the payment page under “Step 1- About Your Trip” when asked about the main purpose of your trip

Payment for Airbnb bookings must be made with a personal credit card and reimbursed by expense report.

Home-Airbnb Help Centre

 

 

Registration Form for Faculty/Staff Traveling on University Business

To ensure coverage as a Faculty or Staff member, you must register your travel information through this form.

Note that some travel destinations must be pre-approved at least 30 days prior to departure to ensure coverage. 

 More information about Business Travel coverage is available here.

For personal/vacation travel, please consult this page here.

For additional information, please consult the Benefit Travel Webpage 

For any questions, please submit a request HR Shared Services at hr.hr [at] mcgill.ca and copy the Benefits office at benefits [at] mcgill.ca.

 

Important notice for international travelers

The Government of Canada provides essential information on travel health risks and preventive measures to keep you safe during your travels. It is important to review the Travel website of Canada each time before you book your travels. Under Travel Health Notices the Public Health Agency of Canada outline potential health risks to Canadian travelers and recommend ways to help reduce them.

 

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