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Having accepted the award on behalf of the company last year, this time around Group Marketing Director, John Cooper<\/strong><\/a>, said of our being shortlisted for the third year running:<\/p>\n “This is such a fantastic recognition for everyone at Gray Dawes. Following the year of recovery the industry has gone through, to be a finalist and rewarded for all the innovation and hard work every single member staff puts in to make us who we are is really special. I\u2019m so pleased for all our staff to be shortlisted, and so grateful for the support of our wonderful clients and partners.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Business-Travel-Awards_2022_Blue_Finalist-01.png” alt=”Business Travel Awards Winner” title_text=”Business Travel Awards_2022_Blue_Finalist-01″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” admin_label=”image: BTA logo” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ min_height=”295px” custom_margin=”0%||0%||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”25px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n For over 25-years, The Business Travel Awards have been regarded as the highest accolades in the business travel sector \u2013 the Oscars of the corporate travel industry – \u00a0honouring the best suppliers in a variety of categories. The 2022 Business Travel Europe Awards, organised by the BTN Group, recognise and celebrate the industry\u2019s response to what has been an extremely challenging time for the business travel industry as the sector’s recovery is led by outstanding organisations like Gray Dawes Travel.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”divider” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”content” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”75px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_color_all=”rgba(255,186,96,0.6)” border_width_right=”8vw” border_color_right=”#5b8cb1″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”content” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0%||0%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We’re absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Business Travel Awards, in the category of\u00a0Travel Partner of the Year, Domestic TMC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our submission emphasised the Gray Dawes\u2019 focus on delivery outstanding service, innovation and value, throughout what has undoubtedly been a continually challenging times for the travel industry. In shortlisting Gray Dawes Travel, the judging panel commended our investment in customer-facing services and technologies, as well as the development of our new products, such as Legacy<\/a>, our sustainability programme and Podium<\/a>, our traveller wellbeing initiative.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Business-Travel-Awards-21a.jpg” title_text=”Business-Travel-Awards-21a” show_in_lightbox=”on” admin_label=”image: winners” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0%||0%||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The awards submission also highlighted other initiatives, not least how we have managed our business during the Covid crisis and post-pandemic recovery and the extraordinary lengths we have gone to in protecting our staff. We continue to place a huge emphasis on communication and wellbeing. We\u2019ve often set the agenda for debate and best practice; not least in how we conduct our business from a client perspective, but how we treat our staff. The past 12 months have really showcased that through our communication and engagement strategies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Of course, Gray Dawes Travel actually won this same accolade at last year’s Business Travel Awards.<\/p>\n Winning the Best European TMC category was an outstanding achievement, as these awards are highly competitive and involve a detailed written submission and entry process. 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