by Callum Winterford | Mar 18, 2026 | Australia, Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Online, USA
Business travel is often viewed as a cost to manage, especially in uncertain economic times, but when approached with clear intent, it becomes a powerful driver of business success. Purpose-driven travel strengthens relationships, accelerates revenue opportunities, and enables collaboration in ways that virtual interactions cannot fully replicate. By focusing on value rather than volume, organisations can unlock long-term growth, improve operational efficiency, and ensure every trip contributes meaningfully to strategic objectives.
by Callum Winterford | Mar 12, 2026 | Australia, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Hotel, Rail, Tips and Tricks, USA
Preventing leakage is a vitally important step in ensuring your travel policy works effectively and stands the test of time. In this article, we take a closer look into the causes of leakage and give practical advice on what you can do to prevent it.
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.
by Callum Winterford | Apr 24, 2025 | AI, Australia, Data, Gray Dawes News, Online, Travel Tech, USA
From intuitive chatbots to predictive analytics, AI offers businesses significant efficiencies and raises important questions around data privacy, ethics, and sustainability. At Gray Dawes Travel, we’re embracing AI, but understand that it needs to be done responsibly. In this article, we explore the negative impact of AI, how we, as an organisation, can mitigate these impacts, and look to the future of the technology and how it might enhance travel.
by Emily Bennett | Apr 14, 2025 | Air, Australia, Gray Dawes News, Hotel, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks, USA, Wellbeing
How to pack like a business travel pro Packing Hacks Every Corporate Traveller Needs 7 After a long journey, there’s nothing more frustrating than needing one item from your suitcase, only to discover it buried beneath everything else. Business travel is full of...
by Callum Winterford | Jan 13, 2025 | Australia, Day in the Life, Gray Dawes News, Personal Interest, USA
With a career in bid writing that blossomed in the car rental and TMC space, Kelly Hills knows exactly what makes the travel industry tick. From preparing beautifully crafted bids to attending webinars and learning about the future of travel, Kelly has a genuine passion for her work and a love for writing. In this article, we chat with Kelly about her day-to-day responsibilities as a Global Bid Manager at Gray Dawes, her ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to work in the Bids team.
