MOVING FORWARD
THE BLOG FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
BA Launches New British Airways Club
On 01 April 2025, BA are launching British Airways Club – a new loyalty programme that has been designed in response to the continually evolving “needs and reasons for travelling” of its fliers. In this article, we give a rundown of everything you need to know about the new scheme, including how to earn Tier Points.
A Day in the Life of a Global Bid Manager
With a career in bid writing that blossomed in the car rental and TMC space, Kelly Hills knows exactly what makes the travel industry tick. From preparing beautifully crafted bids to attending webinars and learning about the future of travel, Kelly has a genuine passion for her work and a love for writing. In this article, we chat with Kelly about her day-to-day responsibilities as a Global Bid Manager at Gray Dawes, her ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to work in the Bids team.
Manama: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Are you planning on travelling to Manama for work? In this comprehensive guide to Manama 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.
Gray Dawes Selected as Exclusive International Travel Partner of World Curling
Gray Dawes are proud to have been selected as the exclusive international travel partner of World Curling – the governing body of the thrilling Olympic winter sport – for the next two-years. We are also thrilled to be named the official sponsor of both the 2026 and 2027 World Junior Curling Championships.
United Airlines – A Force For Good
We recently caught up with our friends at United Airlines to learn what they’ve been up to and discover all their new products, services and innovations. What we found out is that United Airlines really is a force for good. They are building the future of sustainable flight, diversifying their flight deck, and reimagining the entire flying experience to better serve the business traveller.
Everything You Need to Know About the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA)
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 October 2023.
Gray Dawes Named Official Travel Supplier of E1
We are proud to have been selected as the official travel supplier of the UIM E1 World Championship – the world’s first electric race boat series. Our three-year contract with E1 means that we will provide our specialist travel services as the first-of-its-kind championship embarks on its second season in 2025.
Doha: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Founded in the 1820s, Doha is a city that defies its youth. Once a thriving pearl diving hub on the country’s eastern coast overlooking the Persian Gulf, the nation’s capital has rapidly evolved. For business travellers, Doha is a city awash with opportunities. In this comprehensive guide to Doha 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.
Travel Talks 15 – EDI in Business Travel
In this episode of our popular Travel Talks series, we explore what corporates need to consider as part of their travel programmes and policies, to ensure their efforts are hitting the right mark and not just a tick-box exercise when it comes to EDI. Join our Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Brit Clayton, as she chats with Gray Dawes Travel’s VP of Global Sales, Julian Munsey, about the emotive and often personal topic of equality, diversity and inclusion in business travel management.
Elevate Your Corporate Travel with Qatar Airways
We recently caught up with our friends at Qatar Airways to talk about their Qsuite space, their exclusive benefits & rewards, and the unique experience they offer business travellers. We also take a look at its award-winning Business Class, luxurious lounges, and expansive global network of over 170 destinations, Qatar Airways redefines the air travel experience.
6 Business Travel Problems That Can Be Solved by Data
In business travel, as in other industries, data is more than a synonym for spools of numbers and stuffy graphs. It is a force that can be channelled to identify trends to save you money on fares, pinpoint travel preferences, or help you make more sustainable choices. In this article, we take a look at 6 problems that can be solved by having access to accurate travel data and how you can start using it to optimise your travel programmes.
New York: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Ask anyone in the street to think of a city and it’s likely the famous New York skyline is the image that forms in their mind. It should come as no surprise. New York has outstripped its status as a city of the world to become a cultural icon. In this comprehensive guide to New York 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.
A Day in the Life of a Diversity & Inclusion Manager
With a career in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) that began as a police investigator, Brit Clayton has plenty of stories to tell. From guiding EDI research for the British Psychological Society to raising awareness of conversion therapy at Pride, Brit has a genuine passion for her work and a love for helping people reach their full potential, regardless of age, ability, or way of working. In this article, we chat with Brit about her day-to-day responsibilities as a Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Gray Dawes, her ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to work in the EDI industry.
Australian Expansion
As part of our strategic global growth plans, Gray Dawes Group has acquired the Melbourne based travel management business, Verve Travel And Leisure, including both the business travel division, Verve Travel Management, and the leisure travel retail agency, Bay Travel and Cruise.
Experience the Difference with Singapore Airlines
We recently caught up with our friends at Singapore Airlines to talk about their selection of cabins, their newly refurbished airport lounges, and the experience they bring to business travellers.
The Pioneering Contributions of Black People to Air Travel
The history of black people in aviation reflects a wider struggle for equality, defined by exclusion, systemic racism, and a fight for recognition. In the early days of flight, opportunities for black people to enter aviation were extremely limited. In this article, we take a look at some of the black pioneers of the sky, explore how air travel was a tool of social justice, and glimpse into the future of diversity in the aviation industry.
World Menopause Day 2024
For World Menopause Day 2024, we find out more about the menopause, look into how you can manage the symptoms, and give you all the resources you need to learn more.
7 Ways to Save Money on Business Travel as an SME
Business travel can be a significant expense for any company, especially for small & medium enterprises (SMEs). Fortunately, there are several strategies SMEs can implement to save money without sacrificing efficiency or the well-being of their travellers. In this article, we identify 7 key areas where SMEs can optimise their business travel budget, book better, and spend smarter.
How to Combat the Fragmentation of Business Travel Content
We identify and explore the the key findings of the BTA’s recent whitepaper on content fragmentation: the lack of ability to provide consistency in service, data, and content across corporate travel; arisen from challenges and complexities from diverse content sources, formats and multiple distribution channels.
Amsterdam: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Are you planning on travelling to Amsterdam for work? In this comprehensive guide to the Dutch capital 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.
Gray Dawes Win At Business Travel Awards 2024
The 2024 Business Travel Awards Europe – the Oscars of the business travel industry – featured finalists from 22 different categories, with eventual winners undergoing a rigorous judging process. We were therefore delighted to be crowned Travel Partner of the Year: Medium TMC.
Travel Talks 14 – Emburse
In this fascinating Travel Talks episode, our Director of Account Management and Implementation, Ian Currington, and the VP of Sales at Emburse, Paul Crawley, discuss the future of travel & expense strategy (T&E). Discover why companies need to care for what’s coming next in T&E, the benefits it can bring to your employees, and how you can take advantage of having automated control and real-time visibility of your expenses.
The Rise of the Sustainable Hotel
With the science surrounding the increased sustainability of planes, trains, and automobiles tending to dominate the eco-friendly news cycle, stories about the climate-conscious efforts of other industries within the travel world often go unnoticed. Take the rise in sustainable hotels for example. Sustainable hotels are a growing trend that aims to minimise this impact. But what exactly is a sustainable hotel? What benefits do they offer? And how might they look in the future? In this article, we explore all of this and more…
A Day In The Life of a Senior Sales Manager
With a sales career that started in finance and blossomed in business travel, Phil Gardner is an experienced industry veteran with plenty of stories to tell. In this article, we chat with Phil about his day-to-day responsibilities as a Senior Sales Manager at Gray Dawes, his ultimate career highlights, and a random appearance on a British TV dating show…
San Francisco: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Are you planning on travelling to San Francisco for work? In this comprehensive guide to San Francisco for business travellers, we delve 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.
The Power of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Business Travel
Is EDI the Cornerstone of Success in Business Travel?At Gray Dawes, we believe that an inclusive workforce in which everyone feels valued is not only a vital cog in the running of a thriving organisation but a good blueprint for providing our clients with better...
The Health Benefits of Business Travel
Beyond the obvious commercial advantages, business travel can offer significant health benefits, enhancing well-being through personal contact, cultural experience, and overall physical and mental health. This fascinating article explores why face-to-face always trumps screen-to-screen in the pursuit of traveller wellbeing.
Seoul: A Business Traveller’s Guide
Are you planning on travelling to Seoul (서울) for work? In this comprehensive guide to the city 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.
How to Conduct a Successful Travel RFP
Starting a full RFP (Request for Proposal) / tender process can be an overwhelming prospect. In this handy ‘how to’ guide, we take you through each element of the RFP process you’ll need to consider, enabling you to partner with a Travel Management Company (TMC) that’s ideal for your business.
A Day in the Life of a Product Manager
With a business travel career that has taken him from the frontlines as a travel agent to the innovation of product management, Matt Lambert has had the privilege of watching an industry change in real time. In this article, we chat with Matt about his day-to-day responsibilities as a Head of Product at Gray Dawes, his first experiences as a travel agent hand-writing tickets, and a memorable trip to Miami…
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