Do you get to expense items you forget/purchase while traveling?
Assuming they're not obviously personal purchases (don't do that) or tacking on a personal vacation sometime before, during or after the travel, then I'd advise to make use and take advantage of that concept. Another... facet might be to ensure you're paying personally and then company reimburses you for the costs so that you can get the points for the spending for you personally. As long as the concept of points and cash back is not built into the agreement with you and your employer as part of your compensation (it typically isn't) and the amount you receive isn't excessive, you're OK. In the same vein, setting up a personal account for hotels, car rentals etc. and registering your business stays/travel to get those status upgrades for personal travel is good too.
Toiletries, headset, stationary, computer accessories, batteries, lounge/wifi etc. If you forgot it or need something better or it's obvious it can improve productivity for work, expense it to the company. Don't save the company's money if you don't have to by inconveniencing yourself. Obviously don't go overboard, but the amount of times I've seen someone do something back breaking to save their company $50... Bro, your calls keep dropping. Pay for internet/wifi in your room. Don't sit in the lobby FFS. Especially if what you're talking about is confidential.
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