by Callum Winterford | Oct 5, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest
Known as Tāmaki Makaurau (‘Tāmaki desired by many’) in the nation’s indigenous Māori language, Auckland sits on the pointed tip of New Zealand’s northern island, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Many of the world’s leading organisations with dealings in Oceania own an office in the Auckland Central Business District (CBD), particularly those invested in finance, commerce, and tourism – the largest markets in the area. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Auckland’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 Emily Bennett | Oct 2, 2025 | Gray Dawes News
In today’s connected world, this data is a valuable commodity, and with cyber-risks growing more sophisticated each year, it has never been more important to know that it’s in safe hands. That’s why we see ourselves not only as a travel partner, but also as a guardian of your information.
by Callum Winterford | Sep 30, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline
Gray Dawes Travel’s global expansion continues with the opening of our New Zealand operation, further strengthening our Always On promise to international business travel clients. Working closely with Gray Dawes’ offices in Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, our New Zealand base will strengthen services for existing APAC clients, as well as better serving local New Zealand customers both locally and internationally.
by John Cooper | Sep 26, 2025 | Air, Australia, Data, Expense, Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Hotel, Offline, Online, Rail, Sustainability, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks
In this episode of our award-winning webinar series, account managers Emma Meredith and Julie Oliva share their experience and offer practical guidance on how to save money on business travel. If you’re looking to cut costs in your corporate travel programme, this video is for you!
by Callum Winterford | Sep 18, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
A new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across the Schengen area, introducing new digital checks at the border. Understanding what this means, what you need to do when travelling, and how it fits into wider EU border changes is essential for anyone planning a trip to Europe. In this guide to the EES, we give a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know, from the stages of its introduction and how it will affect your travel.
by Callum Winterford | Sep 15, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
We give a rundown of all the key talking points from the BTA Conference in Munich, including rethinking what it means to be a business traveller in the modern world and the needs of the next generation to tackling the complexities of blended travel and the importance of new technology.
