by Callum Winterford | Aug 21, 2025 | Australia, City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Personal Interest, USA
Nestled on the high plateau of the Highveld region, some 1,700 m above sea level, Johannesburg (often called Jo’burg or Jozi) is South Africa’s economic powerhouse. Founded in 1886 following the gold rush, it quickly grew into a magnet for commerce, drawing people from across the continent. In this guide, we take you through navigating Johannesburg’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.
by Callum Winterford | Aug 5, 2025 | AI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest
Featuring industry experts, travel buyers, trade journalists, and a selection of business travel movers and shakers, our casual breakfast event has grown to become the unofficial place to be for those looking to kick off their trip to Denver, Colorado, in style. It’s a breakfast with a burgeoning reputation. Invites to attend have become a hot ticket around the convention grounds – this year, around 70 people joined us to talk about the future of business travel, their hopes for the industry, the top trends and talking points, and everything in between.
by John Cooper | Jul 31, 2025 | Australia, EDI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks, USA, Wellbeing
In this episode of our award-winning webinar series, Brit Clayton, Gray Dawes Travel’s Diversity and Inclusion Manager, and Sophie Taylor, Chief Technical Officer, discuss their own business travel experiences and share 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧+ 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, helping you navigate the world with confidence.
by Emily Bennett | Jul 25, 2025 | Gray Dawes News
Beyond the boardroom The Real Faces and Economic Value of Travelling for Work in the UK 7 Unlocking the Future of Business Travel For too long, business travel has been misrepresented as the exclusive domain of C-Suite executives and international flights. But...
by Callum Winterford | Jul 24, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks
As more and more members of Gen Z enter the workforce, businesses want to understand what makes them tick and tap into their potential as new employees and customers. For Gen Z, business travel isn’t just about meetings and clocking miles – it’s about purpose. In this blog, we explore how Gen Z might approach business travel differently from previous generations, what values influence their travel behaviours, and the key takeaways for travel managers and bookers looking to serve them better.
by Callum Winterford | Jul 10, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest
Located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a vibrant metropolis known for its multiculturalism, thriving economy, and global business influence. Originally founded in the 18th century as a British colonial town named York, the city adopted the Indigenous name “Toronto” in 1834 – thought to derive from the Mohawk word tkaronto, meaning “where trees stand in the water.”
Today, Toronto is Canada’s financial and tech capital, home to the headquarters of major banks, global consulting firms, and innovative startups. With one of the most diverse populations in the world and a booming downtown core, it’s an ideal destination for international professionals. In this comprehensive guide to Toronto 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.
