by Callum Winterford | Jun 26, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest
Held in the huge conference halls of ExCeL London, the Business Travel Show Europe 2025 was a sparkling celebration of the innovation within the industry, and we at Gray Dawes were proud to be at the beating heart of it all. In this article, we take you behind the scenes of the show, reflect on a few eye-opening days, and share how Gray Dawes continues to lead the way with our Always On approach to delivering High Touch, High Tech, and High Content service at every stage of a business trip.
by Callum Winterford | Jun 17, 2025 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline
ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, has expanded significantly since we last spoke with them. They now operate as far east as Tokyo and as far west as San Francisco. In this article, we chat to ITA Airways about their integration with Lufthansa Group, their commitment to sustainable travel, their Volare points program, and much more.
by Emily Bennett | Jun 12, 2025 | Gray Dawes News
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, travel managers play a crucial role in ensuring seamless, cold-effective, and stress-free journeys. Balancing budgets, schedules, and traveller satisfaction is no easy task; however, with the correct strategies, it becomes a lot simpler. Whether you’re looking to streamline bookings, reduce expenses, or enhance traveller experience, these top 10 travel hacks are designed specifically for travel managers ready to take their game to the next level.
by Callum Winterford | Jun 6, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest
Situated just north of the soaring Alps, Munich has a colourful history stretching as far as the 12th Century. Back then, the city was little more than a tiny settlement of Catholic friars named zu den Munchen (“to the monks”). Today Munich is considered a major centre for science, technology, and automobile industries at the heart of one of the country’s richest states, with the city playing host to the headquarters of multinational companies including BMW and Siemens. In this comprehensive guide to Munich 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.
by Callum Winterford | Jun 2, 2025 | EDI, Gray Dawes News, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks, Wellbeing
As an LGBTQ+ professional, travel comes with an extra layer of uncertainty. Though the world is becoming an altogether friendlier and more tolerant place, there are still challenges to overcome and hoops to jump through. So, to celebrate Pride Month 2024, we spoke to our very own Diversity & Inclusion Manager Brit Clayton who gives her top 6 destinations for LGBTQ+ business travellers as told through the prism of her own experiences abroad.
by Emily Bennett | May 23, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
We highlight the key findings of the BTA’s recent report into the British rail infrastructure, and explore their recommendations for creating a more integrated, efficient, and business-friendly rail transport system that supports long-term economic and environmental goals.
