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Traveler Administration

Engine lets company admins add and manage members, organize travelers into departments, assign roles and travel policies, and control whether a traveler can book their own travel. Members can maintain the traveler-profile information needed for bookings. Department managers can manage members within their assigned department, subject to company permissions.

Last updated September 17, 2026

How it works

Engine documents five travel role types: Admin, Department Manager, Coordinator, Traveler, and View Only Traveler. Admins can add members individually or through a bulk upload, then assign a role, department, and travel policy. They can assign the View Only Traveler role when someone should see trips booked for them without self-booking or modification access. Members receive an invitation to finish account setup and can maintain their own traveler information.

Who it is for and how to use it

These controls are for companies coordinating travel across employees, teams, and departments. Admins manage company-wide membership and permissions. Department managers can manage members in their assigned department. Coordinators and travelers receive access based on their role and the company settings enabled by an admin. Use the narrowest role and permissions that fit each person’s responsibilities.

FAQ

Which company roles does Engine document?

The documented travel role types are Admin, Department Manager, Coordinator, Traveler, and View Only Traveler.

Can admins add multiple members at once?

Yes. Admins can add members individually or use the documented bulk-upload workflow.

Can members be assigned to departments and travel policies?

Yes. A member can be assigned a department and an available travel policy during account management.

What is the View Only Traveler role?

A View Only Traveler can sign in and see trips booked for them, but cannot search for, book, or modify travel.

Can department managers manage every company member?

No. Department managers are limited to members within their assigned department, subject to the permissions enabled by an admin.

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