CT Partners has strengthened its independent travel-buying network with global travel management company Gray Dawes Travel, which is now on board as a fully integrated member after the completion of its Australian consolidation strategy.
Part of the UK-based Gray Dawes Group, which operates across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia, the global TMC has unified its acquired businesses, MP Travel and Verve Travel, under the Gray Dawes Travel and CT Partners banner.
Its expansion in the Australian region began two years ago with the acquisition of founding CT Partners member MP Travel and the purchase of Verve Travel & Leisure in November 2024, formerly aligned with the Helloworld Travel consortium.
Based in Sydney and Melbourne in Australia, Gray Dawes Travel delivers bespoke travel solutions to clients across corporate, MICE and luxury leisure sectors.
Gray Dawes Travel Senior Vice President APAC Kathryn Sari said: “We are absolutely delighted that Gray Dawes Travel in Australia is now fully part of the CT Partners community. This marks a significant step forward in unifying our operations and strengthening our approach to supplier partnerships.”
“We’re excited to be part of a group of like-minded, independent travel businesses who share our values and ambitions. With over 60 dedicated staff across offices in Melbourne and Sydney, joining CT Partners opens up new opportunities to better serve our existing and future clients – both domestically and globally.”
The announcement reflects CT Partners’ continued momentum, reinforcing its position as Australia’s third-largest travel-buying group with 33 independent corporate and premium leisure travel members.
CT Partners CEO Matt Masson said: “The full integration of Gray Dawes Travel is a powerful endorsement of the CT Partners model. It reflects our commitment to growing with the very best in the industry – businesses that value transparency, quality and collaborative growth.”
“Gray Dawes Travel brings a globally connected approach, a deep understanding of the Australian market and a strong culture of innovation. We’re thrilled to support their ambitions and proud to have them as part of our network.”
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