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In this episode of our popular Travel Talks series, we explore what corporates need to consider as part of their travel programmes and policies, to ensure their efforts are hitting the right mark and not just a tick-box exercise when it comes to EDI. Join our Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Brit Clayton, as she chats with Gray Dawes Travel’s VP of Global Sales, Julian Munsey, about the emotive and often personal topic of equality, diversity and inclusion in business travel management.

We recently caught up with our friends at Qatar Airways to talk about their Qsuite space, their exclusive benefits & rewards, and the unique experience they offer business travellers. We also take a look at its award-winning Business Class, luxurious lounges, and expansive global network of over 170 destinations, Qatar Airways redefines the air travel experience.

In business travel, as in other industries, data is more than a synonym for spools of numbers and stuffy graphs. It is a force that can be channelled to identify trends to save you money on fares, pinpoint travel preferences, or help you make more sustainable choices. In this article, we take a look at 6 problems that can be solved by having access to accurate travel data and how you can start using it to optimise your travel programmes. 

Ask anyone in the street to think of a city and it’s likely the famous New York skyline is the image that forms in their mind. It should come as no surprise. New York has outstripped its status as a city of the world to become a cultural icon. In this comprehensive guide to New York for business travellers, we delve deeper into navigating the city’s unique corporate landscape, offer our top tips for getting around, and pick out our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable. 

With a career in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) that began as a police investigator, Brit Clayton has plenty of stories to tell. From guiding EDI research for the British Psychological Society to raising awareness of conversion therapy at Pride, Brit has a genuine passion for her work and a love for helping people reach their full potential, regardless of age, ability, or way of working. In this article, we chat with Brit about her day-to-day responsibilities as a Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Gray Dawes, her ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to work in the EDI industry.

As part of our strategic global growth plans, Gray Dawes Group has acquired the Melbourne based travel management business, Verve Travel And Leisure, including both the business travel division, Verve Travel Management, and the leisure travel retail agency, Bay Travel and Cruise.

We recently caught up with our friends at Singapore Airlines to talk about their selection of cabins, their newly refurbished airport lounges, and the experience they bring to business travellers.

The history of black people in aviation reflects a wider struggle for equality, defined by exclusion, systemic racism, and a fight for recognition. In the early days of flight, opportunities for black people to enter aviation were extremely limited. In this article, we take a look at some of the black pioneers of the sky, explore how air travel was a tool of social justice, and glimpse into the future of diversity in the aviation industry.

For World Menopause Day 2024, we find out more about the menopause, look into how you can manage the symptoms, and give you all the resources you need to learn more.

Business travel can be a significant expense for any company, especially for small & medium enterprises (SMEs). Fortunately, there are several strategies SMEs can implement to save money without sacrificing efficiency or the well-being of their travellers. In this article, we identify 7 key areas where SMEs can optimise their business travel budget, book better, and spend smarter.