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|problem=How can we arrange travel in a cost-effective way?
|solution=Thoughtful planning with several considerations in mind
|pattern_type=event
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|pattern_type2=organizational design
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|portal=Patterns
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|timestamp = 03:47, 28 December 2014 (UTC)
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===Duty of care===
If you are arranging or paying for travel for someone else, such as employees or volunteers, you may have a duty of care for their safety, health and security. You should research your responsibilities and liabilities when planning travel. You wantmay wishwant to consult a professional travel adviser or legal adviser. Ask a professional adviser what your responsibility is when planning travel.
 
===Safety tips===
Some safety tips for travel are available in these locations:
*[[:wikivoyage:Stay_safe|Stay safe]] guide on Wikivoyage
 
*[http://www.travelinsurancereview.net/tips-and-advice/travel-safety-tips/travel-safety-tips-for-public-transportation/ 8 Travel Safety Tips for Public Transportation] by travelinsurancereview.net (external link)
 
===From what ___location(s) and distance(s) will travelers come to the event?===
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Some credit cards provide rewards to their users in the form of airline "miles" that can be redeemed for travel.
 
The Wikimedia Foundation provides some travel funding through its [[Grants:TPSRapid|TravelRapid and Participation SupportGrants]] grants program.
 
Some events like Wikimania may provide scholarships to a limited number of attendees that include payment of travel costs.
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*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Choosing to meet up virtually or in person]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/International events? Allow three months for visa formalities]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/International travel]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Air travel]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Rail travel]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Automobile travel]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Short-distance travel]]
 
==External links==
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[[Category:Event management learning patterns]]
[[Category:Project management learning patterns]]
[[Category:Outreach patterns]]
[[Category:Programs learning patterns]]
[[Category:Organizational effectiveness learning patterns]]
[[Category:Learning patterns not yet ready for translation]]
[[Category:Conferences learning patterns]]