𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 | A Traveller's Tale ✈️ “The team at Gray Dawes is fantastic. They are always quick to respond and manage our requests promptly!” 🙌 #TravellerTale #casestudy #TMC #businesstravel #corporatetravel
About us
At Gray Dawes Travel we recognise we’re not just there to secure the best travel fares, the most innovative itineraries, the slickest online tools or the most experienced consultants. We’re there as an extension of our clients’ own organisations.
We achieve this because of the depths we go to in understanding our clients; their culture, their values and their objectives.
Only then can we deliver on a higher level, with our trademark emphasis on the personal touch. Only then can we delight with remarkable value, innovation and service. That’s what we call ‘better’.
Being independently owned plays a huge role in the strategy of our business. Our owners, the Inchcape family, are integral to our success. They ensure that client centricity drives every operational decision we make. Our owner’s long-term vision and practices ensures that we are not having to employ opportunistic business practices in the hope of creating short term profits.
Since our CEO Suzanne Horner joined Gray Dawes in 2011 we have experienced an unprecedented and impressive amount of growth in a relatively short amount of time. We have achieved this growth through the acquisition of twelve new businesses since 2015 combined with year on year organic growth.
Through the years Gray Dawes has evolved from their original Colchester head-office, driving £27 million in revenue per year, to a business spanning multiple offices across the UK, Australia and the USA, with 250 staff, generating over £250 million a year.
But our growth does not stop there, we are a highly ambitious business led by the example of our entrepreneurial CEO, and as a team we have our sights set high. We are all working towards the same goal, delivering them a more streamlined approach to business.
Visit our website for more information: www.gdg.travel
Email (UK): info@gdg.travel
Telephone (UK): 0844 855 3700
New business enquiries: 0844 855 3710
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https://www.gdg.travel/
External link for Gray Dawes Travel
- Industry
- Travel Arrangements
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Colchester
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1927
- Specialties
- Corporate Travel Management, Expense Management, Meetings & Conferences Management, Venue Finding, 24 Hour Emergency Service, Car hire, Group Travel, Event Management, Luxury Holidays, Incentive Travel, Professional Sports Travel, Strategic Account Management, and Corporate Event Management
Locations
Employees at Gray Dawes Travel
Updates
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February's edition of our Moving Forward newsletter is 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪. This month... 🧩 6 Ways to get the most from your Account Manager 🏙️ A Business Traveller's Guide to Istanbul 📈 The ITM Trending Review 2025 ➕ And more... #businesstravel #newsletter #TMC #travelnews #travelopinion #businesstravelnewsletter
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Well said David Bishop 👏🏻
The world of travel management companies (TMCs) is broken. Not in a subtle way where a bit of tweaking might solve the issues, but in a fundamental, structural kind of way, which questions why they still exist. The reality is that many #TMCs are no longer fit for purpose. They are drowning in #data they cannot use, fighting archaic processes that no longer serve customers and stuck in a business model optimized more for survival than service delivery. And, much of this is by design. It is time for a revolution, not evolution. Learn more in #PhocusWire's latest article by Timothy O'Neil-Dunne.
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Are your business travellers truly supported on the road? ✈️🌍 Business travel isn’t just about getting from A to B, it’s about ensuring travellers feel safe, supported, and well-equipped for a successful trip. But how can companies prioritise their employees' needs and well-being? Join our next Travel Talks webinar, where Charlotte Tully, Corporate Sales Manager at Gray Dawes, will discuss the importance of traveller wellbeing and give her top tips for happier and healthier business trips. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/ejViKref
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We always knew our colleagues over in Gray Dawes Events were a super stylish bunch…. and now they have the website to prove it!
Big news! ✨ We’ve just launched our brand-new website! 🚀 After months of hard work, it's finally here, and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Discover a fresh new look, seamless navigation, and tons of exciting new content. We’re so proud of what we've built and can’t wait for you to dive in and explore. 👉 Check it out now: https://gd.events/ . . . #eventmanagement #graydawesevents #eventplanning #newwebsite
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How can businesses drive innovation that truly meets client needs? 🤔 At Gray Dawes we believe the best way to innovate is by listening. That’s why we set up the Innovation Hub where our team and our clients come together to discuss what’s working (and what’s not) in technology. These conversations help us understand what our clients love, want to see more of, and what they could do without. It’s all about collaboration, insight, and making technology work better for everyone. Watch the clip 👇 Want more Travel Talks? https://lnkd.in/dJx2HzPJ #traveltalks #webinar #shorts #videoshorts #bitesize #technology #innovation
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𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 💭 London Fashion Week starts today. It's fast-paced, high-energy, and ever-changing, just like the travel plans that come with it. Staying ahead of the game requires a team that can keep you focused on fashion, not logistics. So what should a travel manager expect from their TMC to keep up with it all? Here’s how we do it at Gray Dawes: ✅ We secure the best hotel & airfares with our high-content solution ✅ We are 'Always on' with our 24/7 service ✅ We offer a High Touch service so your VIPs are our VIPs 💼 Pro Tip: Plan ahead, but expect the unexpected. Partnering with a TMC means you’ll always have a backup plan to help you focus on the front row, not your itinerary. #FFTT #BusinessTravel #TMC #CorporateTravel #LondonFashionWeek #FashionTravel
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𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 | A Traveller's Tale ✈️ “The service provided by Gray Dawes has been nothing short of fantastic! I know if I reach out to ask for help and support with anything travel related. I know the advice and service I will receive is exactly what I need to get me to wherever I am sent. Thank you so much to all the team, fantastic!” 🙌 #TravellerTale #casestudy #TMC #businesstravel #corporatetravel
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As we wrap up Valentine's Day, we are sharing a love letter from a smitten Gray Dawes Travel team member. Every day this week, we have been sharing a love letter from a smitten member of the Gray Dawes Travel team. Today Vlad Mourek expresses his feelings from the bottom of his heart. 💌 Visit https://lnkd.in/gZqgm5rG to read more of our staff love letters to the business travel industry, and learn more about our HIGH TOUCH approach to client care. #BusinessTravel #LoveLetters #Love #ValentinesDay #HappyValentinesDay
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Today being Valentine's Day, we are sharing a love letter from another smitten Gray Dawes Travel team member. Every day this week, we have been sharing a love letter from a member of the Gray Dawes Travel team. Today Victoria Treble expresses her feelings from the bottom of her heart. 💌 Visit https://lnkd.in/gZqgm5rG to read more of our staff love letters to the business travel industry, and learn more about our HIGH TOUCH approach to client care. #BusinessTravel #LoveLetters #Love #ValentinesDay #HappyValentinesDay