MOVING FORWARD

THE BLOG FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS

Travel Talks – How To Keep Your Data Safe

Nov 20, 2025

In this episode of our award-winning webinar series, Justin Issacs, Global Implementation Manager, and Jeffery Paul, Security and Governance Manager, share an insightful and practical discussion on what every business traveller should be doing to keep their data and digital self safe.

Smarter Stays for the Modern Business Traveller with Expedia

Nov 11, 2025

In today’s ever-changing travel landscape, business travellers need flexibility, comfort, and value more than ever. Expedia Group’s Business Rates deliver all three – designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern corporate traveller.SECTION – IntroSECTION – IntroSECTION – Intro

Milan: A Business Traveller’s Guide

Nov 10, 2025

Considered by many as one of the fashion capitals of the world – unsurprising when you consider it’s home to luxury brands including Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana – it can be easy to overlook Milan as just a place for those in the business of clothes and catwalks. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Milan’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.

Rethinking Ground Transportation in Business Travel

Nov 5, 2025

In business travel, so much time and effort is (rightly) devoted to securing the lowest air fares, the best hotel rates, and fine-tuning travel policies. Yet in the midst of all these moving parts, how people get from their home to the airport into an office and back again, is often overlooked. In this article we explore what ground transportation really covers, why getting it right matters, and how a Travel Management Company (TMC) can help you add value at every step of your journey.

Gray Dawes Travel Joins Forces with Hockey Victoria and HC Melbourne

Oct 22, 2025

Gray Dawes Travel has joined forces with Hockey Victoria and Hockey Club Melbourne as their exclusive travel partner, helping players, families and fans travel seamlessly across Australia this Hockey One season… and it’s been a winning start for both the men’s and women’s teams.

All Your Deliverables, Delivered From the Cloud

Oct 21, 2025

Business travel is changing, and this is your boarding pass to the best of it. Crafted design, more choice, and service that just gets it. Together, Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines are raising the bar.

Auckland: A Business Traveller’s Guide

Oct 5, 2025

Known as Tāmaki Makaurau (‘Tāmaki desired by many’) in the nation’s indigenous Māori language, Auckland sits on the pointed tip of New Zealand’s northern island, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Many of the world’s leading organisations with dealings in Oceania own an office in the Auckland Central Business District (CBD), particularly those invested in finance, commerce, and tourism – the largest markets in the area. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Auckland’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.

How do You Know Your Data is Safe with a TMC?

Oct 2, 2025

In today’s connected world, this data is a valuable commodity, and with cyber-risks growing more sophisticated each year, it has never been more important to know that it’s in safe hands. That’s why we see ourselves not only as a travel partner, but also as a guardian of your information.

Gray Dawes Travel Launch New Zealand Operation

Sep 30, 2025

Gray Dawes Travel’s global expansion continues with the opening of our New Zealand operation, further strengthening our Always On promise to international business travel clients. Working closely with Gray Dawes’ offices in Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, our New Zealand base will strengthen services for existing APAC clients, as well as better serving local New Zealand customers both locally and internationally.

Travel Talks – How To Reduce Business Travel Costs

Sep 26, 2025

In this episode of our award-winning webinar series, account managers Emma Meredith and Julie Oliva share their experience and offer practical guidance on how to save money on business travel. If you’re looking to cut costs in your corporate travel programme, this video is for you!

Fly Further with United Airlines

Sep 19, 2025

We recently caught up with our friends at United Airlines to learn what they’ve been up to and discover all the new products, services, and innovations that business travellers can enjoy. This includes details about MileagePlus programme – your ticket to the world, with the most ways to earn and use miles of any U.S. airline loyalty program.

Everything You Need to Know About EES

Sep 18, 2025

A new system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across the Schengen area, introducing new digital checks at the border. Understanding what this means, what you need to do when travelling, and how it fits into wider EU border changes is essential for anyone planning a trip to Europe. In this guide to the EES, we give a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know, from the stages of its introduction and how it will affect your travel.

Key Takeaways From the BTA Conference 2025

Sep 15, 2025

We give a rundown of all the key talking points from the BTA Conference in Munich, including rethinking what it means to be a business traveller in the modern world and the needs of the next generation to tackling the complexities of blended travel and the importance of new technology.

Top Tips to Writing a Travel RFP

Sep 8, 2025

Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for business travel can be complicated. Done right, it grants you access to excellent suppliers, unlocks better cost savings, and results in smoother travel experiences for you and your travellers. In this article, we give our top tips for putting together an RFP from internal alignment and building a shortlist to preparing the document and presenting it with confidence.

Johannesburg: A Business Traveller’s Guide

Aug 21, 2025

Nestled on the high plateau of the Highveld region, some 1,700 m above sea level, Johannesburg (often called Jo’burg or Jozi) is South Africa’s economic powerhouse. Founded in 1886 following the gold rush, it quickly grew into a magnet for commerce, drawing people from across the continent. In this guide, we take you through navigating Johannesburg’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.

Learnings From the GBTA 2025 Breakfast Table

Aug 5, 2025

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+

Jul 31, 2025

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.

Beyond the Boardroom

Jul 25, 2025

Unlocking the Future of Business Travel For too long, business travel has been misrepresented as the exclusive domain of C-Suite executives and international flights. But the Business Travel Association (BTA) saw a different picture emerging - one rooted in everyday...

How Do Gen Z Travel for Business?

Jul 24, 2025

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

Jul 16, 2025

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

Jul 10, 2025

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

Jun 26, 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.

Onwards and Upwards with ITA Airways

Jun 17, 2025

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.

8 Top Hacks for Travel Managers

Jun 12, 2025

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, travel managers play a crucial role in ensuring seamless, cold-effective, and stress-free journeys. Balancing budgets, schedules, and traveller satisfaction is no easy task; however, with the correct strategies, it becomes a lot simpler. Whether you’re looking to streamline bookings, reduce expenses, or enhance traveller experience, these top 10 travel hacks are designed specifically for travel managers ready to take their game to the next level.

Munich: A Business Traveller’s Guide

Jun 6, 2025

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.

Top 6 Places to Visit as an LGBTQ+ Traveller

Jun 2, 2025

As an LGBTQ+ professional, travel comes with an extra layer of uncertainty. Though the world is becoming an altogether friendlier and more tolerant place, there are still challenges to overcome and hoops to jump through. So, to celebrate Pride Month 2024, we spoke to our very own Diversity & Inclusion Manager Brit Clayton who gives her top 6 destinations for LGBTQ+ business travellers as told through the prism of her own experiences abroad.

7 Things We Learned From the BTA Rail Whitepaper

May 23, 2025

We highlight the key findings of the BTA’s recent report into the British rail infrastructure, and explore their recommendations for creating a more integrated, efficient, and business-friendly rail transport system that supports long-term economic and environmental goals.

How to Handle Business Travel in a Crisis

May 22, 2025

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.

A New Era of Personalised Air Travel

May 20, 2025

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.

Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Device Searches at US Borders

May 6, 2025

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.

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