How does DTS help ensure that travel is cost-effective?

DTS helps ensure that travel is cost-effective primarily by providing travel planners with various options and comparative pricing. This functionality allows planners to compare different travel arrangements, such as airfares, accommodations, and transportation options, ensuring they can select the most economical choices for their trips. By evaluating a range of choices, planners can make informed decisions based on cost, thereby optimizing travel budgets and reducing unnecessary expenditures.

This approach not only fosters compliance with travel policies but also promotes responsible spending by encouraging travelers to choose options that align with fiscal efficiency. Providing access to comparative pricing means that planners can identify the best deals available and avoid overspending on travel services. This is fundamental to the efficiency goals of DTS, ensuring that taxpayer dollars or organizational funds are used prudently during official travel.