FCM at GBTA Canada 2024: Who you’ll meet 

Will you be in Toronto from April 22 to 24? Is it because you’re attending GBTA Canada 2024? Well, guess what – so is FCM! And not to be too cheesy, but we can’t wait to show you everything FCM has to offer. 

We could ramble on and on about what we’re all about, but we thought it would be an even better idea to turn the mic over to the experts you’ll meet at our booth. From their favourite FCM Platform feature, to their top hot spot in Toronto, get to know our GBTA Canada 2024 team (and maybe bring one of these trivia tidbits to your meeting)! 

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Chris Schmidt : Sales Director, FCM Canada 

 

What about FCM are you most excited to share with attendees?  FCM Reporting is a standout feature. The more market analysis I do, the more I realize just how far ahead our analytics are. 

How is FCM a perfect fit for Canadian business travel? Our personalized service offerings, FCM Platform differentiators, and next-level reporting (I’m really trying to drive that point home!) set us apart from the average Canadian TMC. 

What’s your favourite thing to do at GBTA Canada? I’m fairly new to the industry, so I really enjoy getting to connect with our suppliers and spend quality time with buyers, both clients and prospective ones. It’s always fun to get together during our buzz night. 

As a Torontonian yourself, what do you recommend visitors check out in the city? If you like going for a run, check out the Waterfront. Toronto is also the best place in Canada for dining out, everywhere you turn there’s a unique place to eat. 

 

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Carla Sunseri

Carla Sunseri: Solutions Engineer, FCM Americas 

 

What about FCM are you most excited to share with attendees?  My favourite features to demo are the ones designed for travel arrangers. The scope is incredible, from desktop to mobile app. It all helps arrangers facilitate their job duties more easily and manage travellers more efficiently.

How is FCM a perfect fit for Canadian business travel? While Canada is our neighbor to the north, the travel landscape can be very different. At FCM, we have a true understanding of global corporate travel and the ability to nuance the Canadian market, making us a great fit for anyone’s travel program.

What’s your favourite thing to do at GBTA Canada? This will be my first time attending GBTA in Canada! I am looking forward to finally connecting in person with Canadian colleagues and clients.

What’s your favourite thing to do when visiting Toronto? Being from Detroit, I feel almost Canadian. Toronto has been a familiar place over the years since it is only a four-hour drive away, so it is always fun to see how the city has changed, and also to get some downtime with my FCM Canada colleagues and share a brewski (I think they still say brewski, eh?)

 

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Alex De Vaux

Alex de Vaux: Senior Vice President, Sales, FCM Americas 

 

What about FCM are you most excited to share with attendees?  The FCM Platform has unique and customizable integration capabilities that provide greater visibility across all travel and expense data. It really is something to get excited about! 

How is FCM a perfect fit for Canadian business travel? Having been in the market for 20+ years, we have a deep understanding of local and global customer needs. When it comes to Canadian-based businesses, FCM has the expertise and infrastructure to deliver program success.  

What’s your favourite thing to do at GBTA Canada? Catch up with my Canadian colleagues and customers, network with new acquaintances, and attend insightful education sessions. 

What’s your favourite thing to do when visiting Toronto? Go to the Clockwork Bar at the Fairmont and have a glass of champagne after a long day on the expo floor. 

 

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Mike Hook: Director, Sales, FCM Americas 

 

What about FCM are you most excited to share with attendees? I am excited to speak about our service offering and the strong SLAs our team adheres to. From a tech perspective, I am excited to share more on the FCM Extension and how it can enhance decision-making support for travellers. 

How is FCM a perfect fit for Canadian business travel? Our culture and accountability set us apart from our competitors and allows to align to with the goals customers are seeking from their TMC relationship. 

What’s your favourite thing to do at GBTA Canada? Host our clients and prospective ones at our invite-only networking event (reach out to find out how to get on the list!). 

As a Torontonian yourself, what do you recommend visitors check out in the city? Toronto is bubbling with hot spots and offers a lot of entertainment to any visitor, but my favourite will always be attending one of the many sporting events in the city. Go Blue Jays! 

 

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