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Are You Wondering…<\/h3>\n

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WHY USE A TMC?<\/h1>\n

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WE’RE THERE FOR YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY…<\/h2>\n

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SERVICE \u2022 INNOVATION \u2022 VALUE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

At Gray Dawes, we\u2019re not just here to secure the best travel fares, deliver the slickest online tools, or offer the most experienced travel consultants. We\u2019re an Always On extension of our clients\u2019 own organisations – an in-house travel management company. We achieve this through understanding your culture and values at a deeper level and offering an award-winning service backed by technology and delivered with our distinctive personal touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Better Content Choices<\/h3>\n

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We believe that content is king. That’s why we empower you with the freedom of choice, giving you everything they need to book better and spend smarter all in one place. That’s our High Content<\/a> <\/strong>promise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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More Streamlined Invoicing<\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s never been easier to stay on top of your corporate travel finances. Get full access to invoices, view real-time billing information, find documents via advanced search filters, and more, with our InvoiceVault<\/a><\/strong> platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Truly Personal Service<\/h3>\n

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Our innovative High Touch<\/a><\/strong> service is Always On. That means our expert travel consultants are available to you around the clock – we’re there for you when you need us no matter where you are in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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More Policy Compliance<\/h3>\n

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If your travellers comply with your travel policy, cost savings invariably follow. By providing a online booking system that only includes options within your policy, you can ensure total adherence across the board.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Better Duty of Care<\/h3>\n

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Knowing your travellers are safe at all times is crucial. Our robust human procedures & innovative TripSure<\/a> <\/strong>technology means that. in times of crisis, you’ll<\/span> able to locate your travellers quickly and get them home safe and sound.<\/p>\n

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Travel Programme Guidance<\/h3>\n

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We can ensure that you maximise value from your travel spend while keeping your travellers happy. We’ll help you develop your travel programme through smart data analysis and secure you better rates directly with suppliers.<\/p>\n

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THE PERSONAL TOUCH<\/h2>\n

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Dedicated Account Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

People are the foundation of better business travel. We’ll provide you with an Account Manager who will become an extension of your own organisation; there to enhance your travel programme and your business.<\/p>\n

We’ll help you every step of the way, from setting up traveller profiles on our innovative single sign-on platform, PORTAL<\/a><\/strong>, to building personalised dashboards on YourData<\/a><\/strong> to track travel spend and behaviours.<\/p>\n

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INNOVATION PLUS<\/h2>\n

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Online Booking Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have the most flight, hotel, rail and care hire options on the market. But we understand it\u2019s not always about quantity over quality, which is why our booking platform is completely agile to meet your needs perfectly.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s controlling your travel policy, managing approvals or capturing your data, it is completely tailored and flexible. And now, YourTrip+ features our enhanced AI engine to deliver personalised recommendations both before and during your trip. Stunning and simple technology to empower your business travel experience.<\/p>\n

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EXPLORE YOURTRIP<\/h2>\n

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A GUIDING LIGHT<\/h2>\n

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Travel Consultancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gray Dawes Consulting is our impartial in-house team of experienced travel data experts. Together, they represent 90 years of experience, making the most of market-leading tools and analytics to drive corporate travel booking efficiencies, cost savings and traveller satisfaction.<\/p>\n

In fact, Gray Dawes is the first travel management company to offer a unique travel consultancy service that specialises in the SME space.<\/p>\n

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We don’t just specialise in business travel you know.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re part of the Gray Dawes Group, an organisation with specialisms and expertise in many sectors. If you need help planning the holiday of your dreams, or showcasing an event that’ll never be forgotten, then we’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

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