About one year ago, GovLoop created its first mash-up: a combination of GSA Per Diem Rate data, Yelp user ratings and Eventul content so that we could help official government travelers to learn what locals say are the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife in that city.*
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE PER DIEM CALCULATOR
Well, GSA just updated its per diem rates on October 1, so we thought we’d take the opportunity to revamp the Per Diem Calculator as well. I’ve highlighted a few of the changes below**:
And if you click “Trip Summary,” you’ll see a few more changes:
Have you used the Per Diem Calculator?
If so, share your stories about how it’s helped you to maximize your government travel within the limits of per diem!
* NOTE: You don’t have to be traveling on government per diem to use this calculator! Why not use it to go out in your own city and stay within a decent budget? Where else can you plan a whole date night in one place? 😉
** Give us your feedback and we’ll make it even more valuable in the next iteration!
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Related Content and Conversations
– Gov Calculators: Suggestions?
– GovLaunch: New GSA App Puts Per Diem at Your Fingertips
– Reimbursement/Expense Rules for Attending Conferences
– Top 5: How To Maximize Per Diem
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Excellent mashup! I really like the idea of yelp ratings and events! One problem…events don’t seem to be working. I entered zip code 05468 and the events were broken.
Way cool, where was this when I needed it!! Thanks!
Hey Charles – I see what you’re saying…let me forward this issue on to our developer.
I love this! Only one problem — when I type the ZIP code 21244 (CMS), it gives me the Baltimore City per diem instead of the Baltimore County per diem.