by Callum Winterford | Jul 16, 2025 | Guide, Guide, Industry News, Industry News, Offline, Offline, Online, Online, Personal Interest, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks, Tips and Tricks, USA, USA
As your company grows, so do the demands of managing business travel. What once worked for a small team can quickly become a logistical headache – missed savings, compliance gaps, and limited support for employees on the move. This article outlines six clear signs it’s time to partner with a TMC. From rising travel costs and missed duty of care obligations to the complexities of international expansion, we’ll explore how a TMC can bring structure, savings, and peace of mind to your business travel programme, so you can focus on growth while your TMC handles the rest.
by Callum Winterford | Jul 10, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest, USA
Located on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario, Toronto is a vibrant metropolis known for its multiculturalism, thriving economy, and global business influence. Originally founded in the 18th century as a British colonial town named York, the city adopted the Indigenous name “Toronto” in 1834 – thought to derive from the Mohawk word tkaronto, meaning “where trees stand in the water.”
Today, Toronto is Canada’s financial and tech capital, home to the headquarters of major banks, global consulting firms, and innovative startups. With one of the most diverse populations in the world and a booming downtown core, it’s an ideal destination for international professionals. In this comprehensive guide to Toronto for business travellers, we delve deeper into navigating the city’s unique corporate landscape, offer our top tips for getting around, and pick out our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.
by Callum Winterford | Jun 6, 2025 | City Guide, Guide, Personal Interest, USA
Situated just north of the soaring Alps, Munich has a colourful history stretching as far as the 12th Century. Back then, the city was little more than a tiny settlement of Catholic friars named zu den Munchen (“to the monks”). Today Munich is considered a major centre for science, technology, and automobile industries at the heart of one of the country’s richest states, with the city playing host to the headquarters of multinational companies including BMW and Siemens. In this comprehensive guide to Munich for business travellers, we delve deeper into navigating the city’s unique corporate landscape, offer our top tips for getting around, and pick out our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.
by Emily Bennett | May 23, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Personal Interest
7 Things We Learned From the BTA Rail Whitepaper Key Takeaways That Could Shape the Future of UK Rail Travel 7 BTA Rail Whitepaper The Business Travel Association (BTA) has recently published the findings of a comprehensive report underscoring the vital role...
by Callum Winterford | May 6, 2025 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest, USA
Electronics searches can be carried out by officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without a warrant or any suspicion. In this article, we give an overview of how business travellers can navigate the potential risks and ensure that they are compliant with any legal implications or procedures.
by Callum Winterford | Apr 9, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks, USA
How can you keep your travellers happy before, during and after a trip? What steps can you and your TMC take to ensure that their experiences on the road are healthy and relatively stress-free? In this practical guide to traveller wellbeing, we take a deep dive into how travel bookers can better support employees both away on a work trip and when they come home.
