by Callum Winterford | Sep 15, 2025 | Australia, 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.
by Callum Winterford | Sep 8, 2025 | Australia, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Online, Tips and Tricks
Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for business travel can be complicated. Done right, it grants you access to excellent suppliers, unlocks better cost savings, and results in smoother travel experiences for you and your travellers. In this article, we give our top tips for putting together an RFP from internal alignment and building a shortlist to preparing the document and presenting it with confidence.
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, Australia, 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 Callum Winterford | Jul 24, 2025 | Australia, 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.