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 State of Indiana Per Diem Rates
Hotel, Parking, and Mileage Rates
The current in-state lodging rate is $89 per night plus all applicable tax, with the exception of Indianapolis, which is $97 a night plus all applicable tax.
The maximum base rate for airport parking is $9.00 a day, however if the facility charges airport fees and gas surcharges those may be reimbursed with an itemized receipt.
The current mileage reimbursement rate is $0.44 per mile for all business miles driven.
http://www.in.gov/idoa/3076.htm
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2009 GIHLA Scholarship Application
The Greater Indianapolis Hotel & Lodging Association will award up to two $1,000 scholarships in December 2008 for the Winter 2009 Semester/Quarter.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be Indiana residents.
2. Applicants must be a Junior or Senior working toward an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree and be majoring in a hotel/motel, tourism or hospitality industry management program at an Indiana school. If in doubt about the eligibility of your program please call our office.
3. Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible program for the Spring 2008 semester.4. Application review is based on eligibility, school performance, industry experience, narrative response, letter of recommendation, and professionalism of the application.
Instructions
1. Complete the application. Please print or type. Attach a separate sheet if you need more room to list honors, awards, scholarships, etc.
2. Attach a copy of your most current academic transcript, detailed description of your work experience or a current resume, and a letter of recommendation.
3. Applications must be received by Friday, October 31, 2008. We cannot be responsible for applications not received by the deadline. You may contact us to verify receipt at 317-673-4207.
4. All applicants will be notified of the decision of the committee by December 1, 2008. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the annual Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association’s Stars of the Industry Banquet in February in Indianapolis.
Questions may be directed to Lane Velayo at 317-673-4207.
Our mailing address is: Scholarship Program
Greater Indianapolis Hotel & Lodging Association
200 S Meridian St, Suite 350 Indianapolis, IN 46225
Click here to download the application form.
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Allied Membership Council Takes Shape
Following a large amount of interest on behalf of Allied Members to create their own committee within IHLA, the first steering group for the Allied Member Council is set to hold its first meetings.
The Allied Member Council Steering Group will meet to discuss its mission, needs and general plan for meeting. The hope of this council will be to help IHLA to further its relationship with its Allied Members and create an avenue that will allow IHLA to communicate its needs to Allied Members as well as gauge the needs of Allieds.
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GUEST SERVICES/CONCIERGE GROUP LAUNCHES
Due to a strong interest from several Guest Services professionals in the Greater Indianapolis area, a new Guest Services/Concierge group launched in July. Completely volunteer led, this group sponsored by GIHLA, seeks to create a networking and educational resource for Guest Services professionals in the Greater Indianapolis area. It seeks to help educate about upcoming city events, tourist attractions and the many offerings Indianapolis has to offer, so that they may continue to be a knowledgeable resource for guests visiting Indy.
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2008 FEDERAL PER DIEM RATES ANNOUNCED
(Washington, DC, August 6, 2007) - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the Fiscal Year 2008 federal per diem rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2007 and run through September 30, 2008.
The standard Continental U.S. (CONUS) per diem rate for lodging, which applies to destinations that are not specifically listed on the 2008 per diem rate schedule, has been increased this year. The Fiscal Year 2008 federal per diem rates can be viewed on the web at the GSA's Website at http://www.gsa.gov/perdiem.GSA reviews the CONUS rate every three years.
GSA continues to use market data provided by Smith Travel Research to establish per diem rates.
For more information, contact Kevin Maher, AH&LA senior vice president for governmental affairs, at 202-289-3147 or kmaher@ahla.com
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