FCM Consulting Global Quarterly Trend Report Q4-2023
While forecasts predict global travel costs are set to rise +3%, plans for more trips are still on the cards for business travellers keen to grow their company, and connect with clients and colleagues. Compared with the first half of 2019, the start of 2024 is predicted to offer more seats – good news for those eager business travellers, however a significant drop in flights is also to be expected.
Meanwhile, New Distribution Capability (NDC) is in the spotlight this year, with forecasts showing 2024 is when NDC adoption takes off globally in the corporate travel space.
We are certainly excited to see what 2024 has in store for corporate travel!
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Key takeaways from Q4-2023
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On average, global travel costs to rise +3% with Europe to remain flat or decline.
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H1-2024 is forecast to offer +3.5% more seats, and -5.6% less flights than H1-2019.
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Jet fuel barrel prices fell below $102, the lowest for the full year of 2023.
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NDC content and capability is set to grow more 2024.
How do airfares and hotel rates compare in your region?
Prepare your travel programme and budgets for the year ahead with insights from the FCM Consulting Global Quarterly Trend Report Q4-2023. Including data from FCM’s corporate bookings, Cirium aviation data and STR hotel information, this report is a must-read for procurement and travel professionals. Get insights on:
- What airfares are doing by country and on key city pairs across the world
- Details on hotel rate movements across each region
- NDC into 2024 and plans for global adoption in the corporate travel space
- Communication guidelines for corporate travel managers wanting to keep ahead of their travellers
