door Callum Winterford | jul 16, 2025 | Guide, Industry News, Offline, Online, Personal Interest, Tips and Tricks
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.
door Callum Winterford | jul 10, 2025 | City Guide, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, Guide, Offline, Personal Interest
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.
door Callum Winterford | jun 26, 2025 | Geen onderdeel van een categorie, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest
Held in the huge conference halls of ExCeL London, the Business Travel Show Europe 2025 was a sparkling celebration of the innovation within the industry, and we at Gray Dawes were proud to be at the beating heart of it all. In this article, we take you behind the scenes of the show, reflect on a few eye-opening days, and share how Gray Dawes continues to lead the way with our Always On approach to delivering High Touch, High Tech, and High Content service at every stage of a business trip.
door Callum Winterford | jun 17, 2025 | Air, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, Industry News, Offline
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.
door Callum Winterford | mei 22, 2025 | Data, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, Guide, Industry News, Offline, Wellbeing
In a perfect world, business travel plans would unfold exactly as they’re supposed to. Reality, however, is far less predictable and crises such as natural disasters, political unrest, or sudden logistical changes can flip a business trip on its head. In this article, we speak to James Challis, Operations Manager at Gray Dawes, about the importance of keeping travellers informed, the benefits of having a well-oiled response strategy, and the power of our TripSure app in keeping travellers safe.
door Callum Winterford | apr 18, 2025 | Day in the Life, Geen onderdeel van een categorie, Industry News, Offline, Personal Interest, Travel Tech
It wouldn’t be too outlandish to suggest that Colin’s IT career started in the seaside arcades of Margate. Now Head of IT Operations at Gray Dawes, Colin has had a long and varied career defined by the rapidly changing face of technology. In this article, we chat with Colin about his day-to-day responsibilities as the Head of IT Operations at Gray Dawes Travel, his ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to be a leader in the industry.
