BIG THINKERS
Who Believe in Better Travel
At Gray Dawes Travel, we’re not just there to secure the best travel fares, the slickest online tools, or the most experienced consultants. We’re there as an extension of our clients’ own organisations; their out-of-house travel management department.
By taking the time to truly understand our clients’ cultures, values, and objectives, we bring our signature personal touch to every journey. That’s what we call “better” business travel.
OUR CREDENTIALS
We’re proud of what we have achieved. And we’re only just getting started…
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OUR HISTORY
We are proud to be one of the leading independent travel management companies in the UK. First established in 1865 by Scottish entrepreneur Archibald Gray and partner Edwin Sandys Dawes, Gray Dawes was initially a shipping and insurance company.
We evolved into a travel management company back in 1927, when Gray Dawes became only the second company in the world to be awarded an IATA licence. Still privately owned to this day, by the supportive Inchcape family, we continue to be pioneers within the industry almost a century later.
From our beginnings as a shipping company to managing the first commercial flight from London to Cairo, our journey has continued through the years, and we now employ over 500 staff across the globe.
We pride ourselves on our history and heritage, are fiercely protective of our independent, family-owned status and actively bring to life the values we hold dear.
PASSION PERSONIFIED
We take pride in doing everything to the best of our ability, with an active and genuine interest in our industry, our customers’ businesses and future.
That’s why we believe that your people are our people. Our expert consultants are truly passionate about travel and service, with each boasting an average of 15-years experience in the travel industry. They work as an extension of your team, so whether you’re booking your travel by phone, by email or online, you’ll always deal with the same people, no matter when or where you are in the world.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our inspiring Senior Leadership Team lead from the front. Passionate and ethical, they drive innovation and thought leadership throughout the entire Gray Dawes Group and influence the wider travel industry.
Not happy with just improving our company, they are visionary thinkers and problem solvers who actively seek out new initiatives in business and travel to make your experience even better.
JOIN THE TEAM
Are you a big thinker with even bigger aspirations? We’re always on the lookout for the best talent because we can’t do what we do without our incredible people.
Does this sound like you? Check out our Vacancies page, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have the required experience – we’re big on training and investing in people so that they can evolve to become even greater.
GREATER THAN THE SUM OF OUR PARTS
We don't just specialise in business travel you know.
We're part of the Gray Dawes Group, an organisation with specialisms and expertise in many sectors. If you need help planning the holiday of your dreams, or showcasing an event that'll never be forgotten, then we've got you covered.
We’re working hard to STOP HUNGER
We’ve partnered with The Trussell Trust – the UK’s largest food bank charity – to help stop hunger and fight poverty in the UK.
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