Personalized Academic Travel Management

Data-driven travel solutions for educational and academic organizations

Streamline Academic Travel

Optimize Academic Travel Management

With roots in the travel industry since 1986, we know academic institutions have unique needs. Whether it’s faculty conferences, student research trips, study abroad programs, or administrative travel, managing these journeys efficiently is essential. From securing the best rates on flights and accommodations to coordinating group travel and international logistics, Riverdale Corporate Travel streamlines the entire process so you can invest more time in education and less in travel planning.

Our academic travel management solutions provide seamless booking, cost optimization, and policy compliance, ensuring your institution’s travelers stay focused on their educational missions. With decades of experience in business travel, we offer personalized services, data-driven insights, and 24/7 support to simplify complex itineraries. Leverage cutting-edge technology and goal-oriented strategies to maximize your organization’s travel budget and experiences!

Data-Driven Travel Solutions

By integrating SAP Concur, the industry-leading online booking platform, our team streamlines travel booking, expense tracking, and policy compliance, ensuring every trip aligns with institutional goals while controlling costs. Book travel online anytime and from any device, submit expenses and stay within spending policies. Setup is easy and can happen in as little as a week!

Customizable reporting dashboards offer real-time visibility into travel expenses, empowering universities and research organizations to make informed financial decisions. Get insights into spending patterns, supplier usage, and policy adherence so your organization can negotiate better rates and identify cost-saving opportunities. By analyzing travel data monthly and quarterly, our experts can help schools optimize purchasing strategies, secure volume discounts with preferred vendors, and adjust travel policies for greater efficiency and sustainability.

Beyond cost savings, our technology enhances compliance and traveler satisfaction. SAP Concur ensures bookings stay within policy guidelines, reducing unauthorized spending and administrative workload. Automated alerts and analytics allow travel managers to track unused tickets, monitor last-minute bookings, and prevent budget overruns.

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Personalized, Concierge-Level Service

Technology needs a human touch. Our agents are the heart of our academic travel services, bringing decades of experience and friendly support – with 24/7 response and proactive data analysis.

Streamline travel management with Riverdale so you can focus on your core mission of education and research!

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Meet The Leadership Team at Riverdale Corporate Travel

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Riverdale Corporate Travel is a branch of Riverdale Travel, founded in 1986. We are a nationwide hub for business travelers who seek to reduce spending by increasing visibility over cost through detailed reporting and personalized support.

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John Risner

John Risner

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Jose Ferreira

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Robert Herman

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Tracy San Nicolas

Tracy San Nicolas

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SAP Concur for Business Travel Management: Riverdale’s Quick Setup Tips

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