by Callum Winterford | Mar 3, 2026 | City Guide, Gray Dawes News, Guide
From the moment you step off the plane, Tokyo announces itself as somewhere unlike anywhere else on earth. From trains that arrive to the second and immaculate streets to a unique business culture built on hierarchy and respect, the capital of Japan is an iconic business travel destination. It is also a city of contrasts. Ancient Shinto shrines stand in the shadows of gleaming skyscrapers, and centuries-old tea ceremonies take place just streets from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Tokyo’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.
by Callum Winterford | Feb 14, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
Procurement portals are now a common way to run Travel Management Company RFPs, offering structure and consistency for procurement teams. But when portals are poorly configured, they can unintentionally limit supplier responses, create unnecessary friction, and make it harder to assess what truly differentiates one TMC from another.
Based on extensive experience responding to portal-based RFPs, this guide from Gray Dawes Travel shares nine practical ways travel managers and procurement leads can attract higher-quality responses, improve evaluation, and achieve better outcomes from the process.
by Callum Winterford | Feb 5, 2026 | Gray Dawes News, Guide, Industry News
When your travel management company is acquired, the impact goes far beyond industry headlines. From technology changes and service disruptions to pricing uncertainty and contract implications, a merger can fundamentally reshape your corporate travel programme. This guide helps travel managers understand what’s really changing, the critical questions to ask their TMC, and how to assess whether staying or exploring alternatives makes the most strategic sense. With a clear framework for evaluating technology, service, costs, and stakeholder needs, you’ll be better equipped to protect programme value and move forward with confidence.
by John Cooper | Jan 22, 2026 | AI, Consulting, Data, Events, Expense, Gray Dawes News, Ground Transportation, Guide, Hotel, Industry News, Sustainability, Tips and Tricks, Travel Talks, Travel Tech, USA, Wellbeing
In this episode of our award-winning webinar show, our Chief Operating Officer, David Bishop, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, discuss their predictions for what will influence corporate travel management in 2026.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 19, 2026 | AI, Gray Dawes News, Guide, Guide, Industry News
As business travel continues to evolve, travel policies must keep pace with new expectations and challenges. Learn how to build a smarter, more flexible travel policy for 2026 – one that balances cost control, compliance, sustainability goals, and a better traveller experience.
by Callum Winterford | Jan 10, 2026 | City Guide, City Guide, Guide, Guide, Offline, Offline, Personal Interest, Personal Interest
Are you planning on travelling to London for work? From the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf to the bustling high-street shops of Oxford Street, there’s no shortage of opportunities for corporate travellers. In this city guide, we help you navigate London’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.
