by Callum Winterford | Feb 9, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Hotel, Industry News
As winter fades and brighter days arrive, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead for a successful season of business travel. With over 800 Premier Inn hotels across the UK, you’re always close to your next meeting, conference, or event. From city centres to business hubs, enjoy convenient locations, comfy beds, blackout curtains for great sleep, and the option to upgrade to Premier Plus for extra comfort. Start your day with an unlimited breakfast, wind down with delicious on-site dining, and save with meal deals. Book early for the best value, flexibility, and stress-free stays wherever work takes you.
by Callum Winterford | Feb 5, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
When your travel management company is acquired, the impact goes far beyond industry headlines. From technology changes and service disruptions to pricing uncertainty and contract implications, a merger can fundamentally reshape your corporate travel programme. This guide helps travel managers understand what’s really changing, the critical questions to ask their TMC, and how to assess whether staying or exploring alternatives makes the most strategic sense. With a clear framework for evaluating technology, service, costs, and stakeholder needs, you’ll be better equipped to protect programme value and move forward with confidence.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 19, 2026 | AI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Guide, Industry News
As business travel continues to evolve, travel policies must keep pace with new expectations and challenges. Learn how to build a smarter, more flexible travel policy for 2026 – one that balances cost control, compliance, sustainability goals, and a better traveller experience.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 10, 2026 | City Guide, City Guide, Guide, Guide, Offline, Offline, Personal Interest, Personal Interest
Are you planning on travelling to London for work? From the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf to the bustling high-street shops of Oxford Street, there’s no shortage of opportunities for corporate travellers. In this city guide, we help you navigate London’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 | Jan 2, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
Arguably for the first time ever, corporate travel programmes must cater to four distinct generations. From Baby Boomers, who remember the burgeoning business travel scene of the sixties and seventies, to Gen Z employees booking their first-ever work trips, every generation has a unique perspective on travel. In this article, we take a look at how to build a multi-generational travel programme that is cost-effective and tailored to the broadly different needs of those born across the decades.
by Callum Winterford | Nov 11, 2025 | Hotel, Industry News
In today’s ever-changing travel landscape, business travellers need flexibility, comfort, and value more than ever. Expedia Group’s Business Rates deliver all three – designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern corporate traveller.
