by Callum Winterford | Feb 9, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Hotel, Industry News
As winter fades and brighter days arrive, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead for a successful season of business travel. With over 800 Premier Inn hotels across the UK, you’re always close to your next meeting, conference, or event. From city centres to business hubs, enjoy convenient locations, comfy beds, blackout curtains for great sleep, and the option to upgrade to Premier Plus for extra comfort. Start your day with an unlimited breakfast, wind down with delicious on-site dining, and save with meal deals. Book early for the best value, flexibility, and stress-free stays wherever work takes you.
by Callum Winterford | Feb 5, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
When your travel management company is acquired, the impact goes far beyond industry headlines. From technology changes and service disruptions to pricing uncertainty and contract implications, a merger can fundamentally reshape your corporate travel programme. This guide helps travel managers understand what’s really changing, the critical questions to ask their TMC, and how to assess whether staying or exploring alternatives makes the most strategic sense. With a clear framework for evaluating technology, service, costs, and stakeholder needs, you’ll be better equipped to protect programme value and move forward with confidence.
by John Cooper | Jan 22, 2026 | AI, Consulting, Data, Events, Expense, Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Guide, Hotel, Industry News, Sustainability, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks UK, Travel Talks US, Travel Tech, USA, Wellbeing
In this episode of our award-winning webinar show, our Chief Operating Officer, David Bishop, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, discuss their predictions for what will influence corporate travel management in 2026.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 19, 2026 | AI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
As business travel continues to evolve, travel policies must keep pace with new expectations and challenges. Learn how to build a smarter, more flexible travel policy for 2026 – one that balances cost control, compliance, sustainability goals, and a better traveller experience.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 2, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
Arguably for the first time ever, corporate travel programmes must cater to four distinct generations. From Baby Boomers, who remember the burgeoning business travel scene of the sixties and seventies, to Gen Z employees booking their first-ever work trips, every generation has a unique perspective on travel. In this article, we take a look at how to build a multi-generational travel programme that is cost-effective and tailored to the broadly different needs of those born across the decades.
by Callum Winterford | Nov 25, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Online, Travel Tech
Apple has introduced Digital ID, a new feature that allows U.S. passport holders to securely store their identification information directly in Apple Wallet. In this comprehensive guide for business travelers, we take a deeper look into how it works, the current use cases, security information, and its implications for business travelers.HEADER: Apple Digital ID
