Well, he was in aerospace at a time when it was extremely competitive for private companies. He spent a lot of time “in the field” and the company wanted to make sure he gave a good impression of the company he represented.
So they gave him a hugh expense account.
Ah. I guess I’m somewhere in that category. I’ll know after the two weeks’ trip report is reviewed — that was (for me) an expensive outing. Then again, it’s way far less than we pay for a magazine ad.