Red and Amber Weather Warnings Issued for the UK

The Met Office are advising that heatwave conditions are forecast for parts of England and Wales with temperatures expected to remain high until at least Saturday 27 June. They have issued both Red and Amber weather warnings.

Network Rail in the UK have issued specific travel advice along with ticket refund and change easement policies for 23rd – 25th June. For further information please see – www.nationalrail.co.uk or contact your Gray Dawes team

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Gray Dawes Accelerates North American Growth with Acquisition of Executive Travel

A new chapter in our global growth story… We’re delighted to announce our acquisition of Executive Travel, one of the USA’s most respected corporate travel management companies.

Travel Talks – The New Travel Marketplace

The future of business travel isn’t about finding more travel content. It’s about making thousands of travel options feel like one simple search. That’s exactly what Antoine Boatwright, SVP IT Product & Change, discussed with Todd Arthur of Sabre, our GDS partner. They explored how the travel marketplace is evolving, what it means for travel managers, and why the best technology should hide complexity, not create it.

Business Travel Briefing July 2026

Stay informed with the latest business travel developments across Australia and New Zealand. This month’s briefing covers new air routes, airport lounges, carrier updates and much more.

How to Prove the Value of Your Travel Programme

Cost savings are only one measure of a successful business travel programme. This blog explores how travel supports revenue growth, collaboration, employee engagement, strategic initiatives and risk management, and explains how tailoring reporting to different stakeholders can help demonstrate its true value across your organisation.

Mexico City: A Business Traveller’s Guide

For business travellers, Mexico City is a destination with plenty to offer. Whether it’s attending meetings in Polanco, closing deals in Santa Fe, or enjoying authentic tacos and a tequila after a busy day, the city provides the perfect combination of business and pleasure. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Mexico City’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.

The Economics of a Flight

To most passengers, an aircraft full of people looks like a guaranteed success. But the economics behind every flight tell a very different story. Airlines operate one of the most complex business models in the world, where millions of pounds of investment, thousands of operational decisions, and razor-thin margins all come together for a single journey.

Arrive in Mint® Condition

There’s a lot happening at JetBlue right now. Here’s the latest on their award-winning Mint® product, expanded transatlantic routes and everything they need before their next trip across the Atlantic. JetBlue operates nonstop flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to New York JFK and Boston, plus Edinburgh to Boston, with connections to over 100 destinations across the US, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Business Travel Briefing – June 2026

Air Update Qantas launches Project Sunrise route Qantas has confirmed Sydney-London as the first route under its long-awaited Project Sunrise program, with daily non-stop flights scheduled to begin in October 2027. Operated by specially designed Airbus A350-1000ULR...

Warsaw: A Business Traveller’s Guide

For business travellers, Warsaw offers plenty of excellent opportunities. Whether you’re attending meetings in the gleaming office towers of Wola or exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage after hours, Warsaw consistently delivers. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Warsaw’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.

Top 6 Places to Visit as an LGBTQ+ Traveller

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 2026, 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.