by Callum Winterford | Jul 10, 2025 | Australia, City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest
Located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a vibrant metropolis known for its multiculturalism, thriving economy, and global business influence. Originally founded in the 18th century as a British colonial town named York, the city adopted the Indigenous name “Toronto” in 1834 – thought to derive from the Mohawk word tkaronto, meaning “where trees stand in the water.”
Today, Toronto is Canada’s financial and tech capital, home to the headquarters of major banks, global consulting firms, and innovative startups. With one of the most diverse populations in the world and a booming downtown core, it’s an ideal destination for international professionals. In this comprehensive guide to Toronto 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 26, 2025 | Australia, 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, Air, Australia, Australia, Gray Dawes News, Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Industry News, Offline, 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 2, 2025 | Australia, 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, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
7 Things We Learned From the BTA Rail Whitepaper Key Takeaways That Could Shape the Future of UK Rail Travel 7 BTA Rail Whitepaper The Business Travel Association (BTA) has recently published the findings of a comprehensive report underscoring the vital role...
