Firstly, companies should set out in their written travel policy exactly which gratuities can be included and those that will not be reimbursed, especially if paid in cash.

Expense submissions should itemise the various elements of a claim, including tips, to ensure management has full visibility of any expenditure.

Where possible (and where used) tips should be paid by corporate card, as they can be tracked and reconciled more easily. Where cash is used, the policy should be clear on what is needed to back up the claim.

In today’s world of smartphones, embrace mobile technology to allow employees to keep on top of managing expenses when on the road: most expense solutions offer a gratuities function, regardless of the platform.

Finally, travellers should be aware of the tipping customs and cultures in different countries: whilst widely expected in the USA, gratuities in Japan, for example, are not the norm.