Gray Dawes Travel are shortlisted THREE Business Travel Awards
We’re delighted to announce that Gray Dawes has been shortlisted for not one, not two, but THREE Business Travel Awards, namely:
- Account Management Team of the Year
- Travel Partner of the Year – Medium TMC
- Travel Partner of the Year – Meetings & Events (for our sister brand, Gray Dawes Events)
Being shortlisted for three awards at the industries most prestigious event is an incredible team effort, and we simply would not have achieved these nominations without all their hard work and dedication.
It’s been nothing short of an outstanding year for us at Gray Dawes Travel, with our global expansion now well underway with operations in Australia and the US supporting our always-on, follow-the-sun service offering.
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