by Callum Winterford | Nov 5, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest
In business travel, so much time and effort is (rightly) devoted to securing the lowest air fares, the best hotel rates, and fine-tuning travel policies. Yet in the midst of all these moving parts, how people get from their home to the airport into an office and back again, is often overlooked. In this article we explore what ground transportation really covers, why getting it right matters, and how a Travel Management Company (TMC) can help you add value at every step of your journey.
by Callum Winterford | Oct 22, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest, Sports
Gray Dawes Travel has joined forces with Hockey Victoria and Hockey Club Melbourne as their exclusive travel partner, helping players, families and fans travel seamlessly across Australia this Hockey One season… and it’s been a winning start for both the men’s and women’s teams.
by Callum Winterford | Oct 5, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest
Known as Tāmaki Makaurau (‘Tāmaki desired by many’) in the nation’s indigenous Māori language, Auckland sits on the pointed tip of New Zealand’s northern island, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Many of the world’s leading organisations with dealings in Oceania own an office in the Auckland Central Business District (CBD), particularly those invested in finance, commerce, and tourism – the largest markets in the area. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Auckland’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 | Sep 18, 2025 | Australia, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
A new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across the Schengen area, introducing new digital checks at the border. Understanding what this means, what you need to do when travelling, and how it fits into wider EU border changes is essential for anyone planning a trip to Europe. In this guide to the EES, we give a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know, from the stages of its introduction and how it will affect your travel.
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 | 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.
