Travel Talks Archives - Gray Dawes Travel https://www.gdg.travel/blog/category/travel-talks/ Travel Better Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:41:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.gdg.travel/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-GD_TRAVEL_logo_emblem-32x32.png Travel Talks Archives - Gray Dawes Travel https://www.gdg.travel/blog/category/travel-talks/ 32 32 Travel Talks 13: MARINE & ENERGY Travel https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-13-marine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-13-marine Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:34:06 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=285631

In this special Marine & Energy episode of Travel Talks, Bruce Ratcliff, VP of Marine & Energy, and Lisa Titmas, our specialist Marine & Energy Travel Team Supervisor, explore the very real benefits of working with a corporate travel partner to help manage the complex challenges of crewing logistics.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 13

MARINE & ENERGY TRAVEL – Understanding the Pressures of Crewing Logistics

As a Scottish-owned business for almost a century, Gray Dawes has extremely close and long-lasting ties with the Marine & Energy Industry. To say we understand the unique nuances of managing travel for the sector is an understatement!

Our specialist Marine business travel consultants work side-by-side with crew managers and travel bookers to ensure seamless mobilisations and rotations every time.

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Understanding the Pressures of Crewing Logistics

In this special Marine & Energy episode of Travel Talks, Bruce Ratcliff, VP of Marine & Energy, who boasts over two decades of experience, and Lisa Titmas, our specialist Marine & Energy Travel Team Supervisor, explore the very real benefits of working with a corporate travel partner to help manage the complex challenges of crewing logistics.

Tune in to discover their insightful tips and guidance on this most specialist of travel sectors.

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Each bite-size session offers insight, how-to’s and top tips on subjects such as building traveller confidence, implementing a sustainable travel policy, creating successful corporate travel programmes and more! You can catch up on any you may have missed and sign up to be part of upcoming webinars on the Travel Talks page.

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Sports Travel Talks 1 – Secrets to Successful Sports Travel Management https://www.gdg.travel/blog/secrets-to-successful-sports-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secrets-to-successful-sports-travel Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:37:52 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=284385

Get insider tips from our experts in sports travel management. We sat down with the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) to talk about how to best manage travel costs, navigate logistical challenges, and ensure that athletes arrive at their destination ready and raring to compete.

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WEBINAR SERIES | SPORTS TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 1

The secrets of successful
Sports Travel Management

Get insider tips from our experts in sports travel management.

We sat down with the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) to talk about how to best manage travel costs, navigate logistical challenges, and ensure that athletes arrive at their destination ready and raring to compete.

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THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL SPORTS TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

In this first-ever Gray Dawes Sports edition of our Travel Talks webinar, hosted in association with the Welsh Sports Association, Jonathan Hutton, Head of Operations, and Michelle Sample, Sports Team Manager, share their top tips and expert insights into sports travel management.

John and the team talk about the importance of booking travel in advance, the process involved in getting sporting equipment seamlessly through customs, and how to ensure athletes arrive for their competitions in tip-top condition.

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Travel Talks 10 – 2024 Trends https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-10-2024-trends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-10-2024-trends Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:58:12 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=283386

Discover what corporate travel management will look like over the next twelve months. In this episode of Travel Talks, we explore the operational, economic, geopolitical and technology factors which will influence the business travel industry in 2024, exploring what this will mean for organisations, travel managers and travellers.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 10

BUSINESS TRAVEL TRENDS TO SHAPE 2024

Discover what corporate travel management will look like over the next twelve months.

We explore the operational, economic, geopolitical and technology factors which will influence the business travel industry in 2024, exploring what this will mean for organisations, travel managers and travellers.

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BUSINESS TRAVEL TRENDS TO SHAPE 2024

In this episode of Travel Talks, the first for 2024, our very own Chief Operating Officer, David Bishop, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, gaze into their corporate travel crystal balls to offering insights and predictions for what corporate travel trends we can expect to see over the next twelve months.

Tune in to find out what’s going to influence your business travel experience in 2024, as David and John discuss everything from costs, AI, geopolitical factors, sustainability, robotics and much more!

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Each bite-size session offers insight, how-to’s and top tips on subjects such as building traveller confidence, implementing a sustainable travel policy, creating successful corporate travel programmes and more! You can catch up on any you may have missed and sign up to be part of upcoming webinars on the Travel Talks page.

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Travel Talks USA 1 – NDC Is Coming! https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-usa-1-ndc-is-coming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-usa-1-ndc-is-coming Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:32:11 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=282519

The New Distribution Capability represents a game-changer for the business travel industry. In this, the very first American episode of our popular Travel Talks webinar series, we discuss all things NDC.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS USA | Episode 1

NDC IS COMING

THE NEW DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITY (NDC) REPRESENTS A GAME-CHANGER FOR THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.

Its benefits extend to all stakeholders involved, from airlines and TMCs to the ultimate beneficiaries: the travelers. NDC’s customer-centric approach, enriched content, personalization, increased transparency and seamless connectivity are transforming the way travel is distributed and purchased.

In this, the very first American episode of our popular Travel Talks webinar series, we discuss all things NDC.

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NDC IS COMING!

As one of the early adopters of NDC, Gray Dawes Travel is ahead of the curve in delivering the benefits it provides to our clients.

In this Travel Talks webinar, hosted by our Chief Customer Officer, Carolann Martini, a distinguished panel of experts debate the hottest topic in business travel from three very different perspectives. Giving voice to the corporate travel buyer, the TMC and the industry consultant analyst are Carmen Smith (Global Travel & Expense Services Manager at Immunocore), David Bishop (Chief Operating Officer at Gray Dawes Group) and Andrew Menkes (Chairman at Partnership Travel Consulting), respectively.

WHY US?

Three reasons why our award-winning service is the right travel fit for your organisation…

PEOPLE

 

Boutique Service
A personal touch delivered by real people with a passion for travel.

TECHNOLOGY

 

Awesome Tech
Intuitive travel apps and beautiful booking tools designed to delight.

CONTENT

 

Value and ROI
We deliver the widest choice and the best rates and fares available.

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Each bite-size session offers insight, how-to’s and top tips on subjects such as building traveller confidence, implementing a sustainable travel policy, creating successful corporate travel programmes and more! You can catch up on any you may have missed and sign up to be part of upcoming webinars on the Travel Talks page.

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08448 553700 (in the UK)

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Travel Talks 9 – The Future of Business Travel Technology https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-9-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-9-technology Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:35 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=282202

In this episode of Travel talks, you hear directly from our own Chief Technology Officer, Sophie Taylor, as she takes us through her predictions for how technology will shape corporate travel management in the future.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 9

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY

From AI booking engines to GPS tracking apps, the driving pace of technology in modern travel cannot be ignored. But how can we best manage technology’s impact on corporate travel management, and how does high tech support a high touch experience?

Find out all the answers in this fascinating episode of Travel Talks.

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THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY

In this episode of Travel talks, you hear directly from our own Chief Technology Officer, Sophie Taylor, as she takes us through her predictions for how technology will shape corporate travel management in the future.

For more information about the Gray Dawes Travel technology suite, our innovations solutions and the benefits they bring to corporate travel management, check out the HIGH TECH page on our website.

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Travel Talks 8 – Be The Best Booker https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-8-be-the-best-booker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-8-be-the-best-booker Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=279982

Become the savviest business travel booker in the room. In this episode of our increasingly popular Travel Talks series, Gray Dawes Travel's Director of Operations, Allison Knight, and Lead Account Manager, Julie Oliva, share top tips on cutting corporate travel costs without sacrificing on quality.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 8

HOW TO BE THE BEST TRAVEL BOOKER

Become the savviest business travel booker in the room.

Impress your C-suite  colleagues; tune in to learn our experts’ advice on implementing money-saving measures, managing a travel programme on a budget, and what you can do right now to beat price increases.

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HOW TO BE THE BEST TRAVEL BOOKER

As travel costs continue to rise, securing the best discounts and deals is more important than ever.

In this episode of our increasingly popular Travel Talks series, Gray Dawes Travel’s Director of Operations, Allison Knight, and Lead Enterprise Account Manager, Julie Oliva, share their top tips on cutting corporate travel costs without sacrificing on quality.

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Travel Talks 7 Content is King https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-7-content-is-king/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-7-content-is-king Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:43:32 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=278252

When it comes to getting the best possible rates for your travel bookings- and the most flexible choices – content is king. In our latest Travel Talks webinar, Gray Dawes CCO Warren Dix, COO Dave Bishop and special client guest Leanne Wilby from Games Global look at the importance of getting great content in your corporate travel programme.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 7

CONTENT IS KING

When it comes to getting the best possible rates for your travel bookings- and the most flexible choices – content is king.

In our latest Travel Talks webinar, Gray Dawes CCO Warren Dix, COO Dave Bishop and special client guest Leanne Wilby from Games Global look at the importance of getting great content in your corporate travel programme.

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CONTENT IS KING

When it comes to booking corporate travel, it’s nice to have a choice. Gray Dawes can deliver the content your company wants and needs.

Our bespoke booking tool can include or exclude suppliers based on commercial partnerships or duty of care criteria. Content from recognised travel retailing sites, such as Booking.com and Expedia, are served up alongside direct airline content, traditional GDS, web rates, NDC and more, giving you the confidence that you’re getting the best possible price.

This webinar was recorded and live-streamed from the Sunborn Yacht at the Business Travel Show 2023 and we’d like to thank Leanne Wilby from Games Global for joining us.

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Travel Talks 6 Travel Policy https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-6-travel-policy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-6-travel-policy Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:04:53 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=265509

Every organisation should have their own unique travel policy, specific to their own demands and requirements, designed to meet the objectives of their corporate travel program. However, there are a number of best practices and common themes that you really need to ensure your travel policy incorporates. That's what Dan and Gavin, from our account management team, discuss in this episode of Travel Talks.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 6

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL POLICY

Every organisation should have their own unique travel policy, specific to their own demands and requirements, designed to meet the objectives of their corporate travel program.

However, there are a number of best practices and common themes that you really need to ensure your travel policy incorporates. That’s what Dan and Gavin, from our account management team, discuss in this episode of Travel Talks.

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HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL POLICY

Writing an awesome travel policy is one thing. But how can you really make it work? What can you do to ensure that’s properly communicated, understood and (more importantly) adhered to, by your corporate travelling population?

As well as considering some of the key themes which every great travel policy must include, Director of Client Development, Gavin Sanderson, and Client Partnership Manager, Dan Fido, discuss the important issues and share a wealth of top tips and seasoned advice for how you can create the perfect business travel policy for your business.

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Travel Talks 5: How To Create A Seamless Event https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-5-how-to-create-a-seamless-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-5-how-to-create-a-seamless-event Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:47:52 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=245688

No matter what size your organisation is, planning a corporate meeting or event is no easy feat. In this Travel Talks special, Head of Gray Dawes Events, Katie Whitby, shares her top tips and tricks on how to create a seamless event experience.

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 5

HOW TO CREATE A SEAMLESS EVENT

No matter what size your organisation is, planning a corporate meeting or event is no easy feat. Starting right means asking yourselves, your colleagues and your partners the right questions up front.

In this Travel Talks special, Head of Gray Dawes Events, Katie Whitby, shares her top tips and tricks on how to create a seamless event experience.

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HOW TO CREATE A SEAMLESS EVENT

No matter what size your organisation is, planning a corporate meeting or event is no easy feat. Starting right means asking yourselves, your colleagues and your partners the right questions up front.

In this Travel Talks special, Head of Gray Dawes Events, Katie Whitby, shares her top tips and tricks on how to create a seamless event experience.

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Experience is Everything…
listen to ours to improve yours.

The Experience is Everything podcast from Gray Dawes Events is your easy listening guide to all things events.

In each episode, we’ll be talking to one of the team to find out a bit about them and their most interesting events-related stories, plus we’ll be chatting about some of the latest hot topics in the industry.

It’s available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

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Travel Talks bringing you all the latest business travel trends and topics from our very own industry experts.

Each bite-size session offers insight, how-to’s and top tips on subjects such as building traveller confidence, implementing a sustainable travel policy, creating successful corporate travel programmes and more! You can catch up on any you may have missed and sign up to be part of upcoming webinars on the Travel Talks page.

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Travel Talks 4: Business Travel Trends to Shape 2023 https://www.gdg.travel/blog/travel-talks-4-business-travel-trends-to-shape-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-talks-4-business-travel-trends-to-shape-2023 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:44:14 +0000 https://www.gdg.travel/?p=245355

We gaze into our crystal ball of corporate travel and discuss the trends to look out for in 2023. This fascinating talk covers predictions on everything from pricing to sustainability, gamification to NDC and Brexit to bleisure!

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WEBINAR SERIES | TRAVEL TALKS | Episode 4

BUSINESS TRAVEL TRENDS TO SHAPE 2023

We kicked off our first Travel Talks webinar of the new year by gazing into our crystal ball of corporate travel!

Gray Dawes Group’s David Bishop and John Cooper discuss what they see as the key business travel trends to look out for in 2023. This fascinating talk covers everything from pricing to sustainability, gamification to NDC and Brexit to bleisure!

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BUSINESS TRAVEL TRENDS TO SHAPE 2023

The business travel landscape is consistently changing, but what are the key trends to look out for in 2023, which will influence your corporate travel policy and behaviour?

David Bishop, Gray Dawes Travel’s Chief Operating Officer, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, discuss what they see as the key business travel trends to look out for in 2023. This fascinating talk covers everything from pricing to sustainability, gamification to NDC and Brexit to bleisure!

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