by Callum Winterford | Aug 5, 2025 | AI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Personal Interest, USA
Featuring industry experts, travel buyers, trade journalists, and a selection of business travel movers and shakers, our casual breakfast event has grown to become the unofficial place to be for those looking to kick off their trip to Denver, Colorado, in style. It’s a breakfast with a burgeoning reputation. Invites to attend have become a hot ticket around the convention grounds – this year, around 70 people joined us to talk about the future of business travel, their hopes for the industry, the top trends and talking points, and everything in between.
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 17, 2025 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline, USA
ITA Airways, Italy’s flagship carrier, has expanded significantly since we last spoke with them. They now operate as far east as Tokyo and as far west as San Francisco. In this article, we chat to ITA Airways about their integration with Lufthansa Group, their commitment to sustainable travel, their Volare points program, and much more.
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 Callum Winterford | May 20, 2025 | Air, Gray Dawes News, Industry News, Offline, USA
Travel is becoming more individual and personal than ever before. Discover Lufthansa Allegris, the new intercontinental onboard travel experience from Lufthansa. Across all travel classes, Lufthansa Allegris is characterised by greater comfort, more freedom of choice, and even more personal service.
