by Callum Winterford | Apr 3, 2025 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest, USA
Nestled on a north-curving arc of the vast river Seine, Paris is renowned the world over for its history-rich streets, its devotion to fine art and fashion, and its unrivalled menu of gastronomic delights, from melt-in-the-mouth croissants to the sweet taste of French onion soup. The city and broader Paris region is also a significant economic and diplomatic powerhouse at the heart of Europe – its nominal GDP of ~£640 billion in 2021 was the highest in the entire European Union, and 29 companies listed in the Fortune Global 500 call the area home. In this comprehensive guide to Paris 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 | Mar 19, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Offline, Tips and Tricks
Networking is more than just handing out business cards and hoping for the best. What works in New York might fall flat in Tokyo. A firm handshake may seal a deal in Germany, but in the Middle East, it’s the trust built over coffee and conversation that truly matters. In this guide to better international networking we help you build more meaningful and longer lasting connections—no matter where your business takes you.
by Callum Winterford | Mar 13, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest, USA, Wellbeing
Blended travel – often referred to by the portmanteau “bleisure” (business + leisure) – is the art of combining work trips with personal leisure activities. But how does blended travel work? What are the benefits for both employees and employers? And what challenges might you face if you decide to include bleisure in your travel policy? We explore all of these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the growing trend.
by Callum Winterford | Feb 11, 2025 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News, Tips and Tricks
Your travel management company (TMC) Account Manager is more than just a point of contact – they’re a strategic partner dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. In this article, Dan Fido, Enterprise Account Manager at Gray Dawes, explores the top 6 ways you can make the most of your account manager.
by John Cooper | Jan 30, 2025 | Consulting, Data, EDI, Events, Expense, Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Guide, Industry News, Offline, Online, Personal Interest, Sports, Sustainability, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks, Travel Talks AUS, Travel Talks UK, Travel Talks US, Travel Tech, USA, Wellbeing
Join our MD of Europe, Dave Bishop, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, as they discuss what will influence corporate travel management in 2025. Dave and John also offer a few tips on how to elevate your business travel experience in the year ahead.
by Callum Winterford | Dec 18, 2024 | Guide, Industry News, Travel Tech, USA
In this article, we take a deeper look at ETAs and provide you with a rundown of everything you need to know ahead of the official rollout starting in 2025
