Learnings From the GBTA 2025 Breakfast Table

Learnings From the GBTA 2025 Breakfast Table

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.

Travel Talks – LGBT+

Travel Talks – LGBT+

In this episode of our award-winning webinar series, Brit Clayton, Gray Dawes Travel’s Diversity and Inclusion Manager, and Sophie Taylor, Chief Technical Officer, discuss their own business travel experiences and share 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧+ 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, helping you navigate the world with confidence.

How Do Gen Z Travel for Business?

How Do Gen Z Travel for Business?

As more and more members of Gen Z enter the workforce, businesses want to understand what makes them tick and tap into their potential as new employees and customers. For Gen Z, business travel isn’t just about meetings and clocking miles – it’s about purpose. In this blog, we explore how Gen Z might approach business travel differently from previous generations, what values influence their travel behaviours, and the key takeaways for travel managers and bookers looking to serve them better.

6 Signs You Need a TMC

6 Signs You Need a TMC

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.

Toronto: A Business Traveller’s Guide

Toronto: A Business Traveller’s Guide

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. 

Inside the Business Travel Show Europe 2025

Inside the Business Travel Show Europe 2025

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.