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Ahead of its global relaunch, FCM Meetings & Events reveals that over 25% of customers dedicate more than half of their travel budgets to the MICE sector. The company is preparing for worldwide growth, driving a unified, regionally customised offering while leveraging FCM Travel's global reach.

FCM Consulting's latest Global Trends Report reveals a surge in business travel, driven by booming passenger demand and a resurgence of in-person events, with global travel up 9.1% in June 2024. Discover how hotel rates and airline seat availability are shifting, and why 2024 is set to redefine aviation growth.

Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has released its EOFY 2024 fiscal year (FY24) results

FCM is pleased to announce that Glenn Thorsen has been appointed as Sustainability Lead – FCM Consulting.

Flight Centre Travel Group has signed an agreement with Talixo to provide global transfer services for business travel. This partnership will offer corporate clients seamless and reliable ground transportation options across the world, enhancing their travel experience by integrating Talixo’s services into Flight Centre’s business travel offerings.

Meida Wong, FCM's Chief Privacy Officer for Asia, shares essential tips to protect your personal information while traveling. In this digital age, securing your data is crucial, especially when you're on the move. Discover practical steps to secure your devices, use safe networks, manage social media sharing, minimize location sharing, and disable Bluetooth connectivity to keep your data safe.

FCM Travel, the flagship corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has made it to two of Great Place To Work’s Best WorkplacesTM lists. FCM Travel India, a business travel and corporate meetings & events leader, has been recognised as one of India’s Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces 2024 and the Best in Professional Services.

FCM most recently established an “AI Centre of Excellence” to harness the power of AI to enrich customer experiences, boost employee productivity and strengthen the relationship between the human workforce and hands-on AI applications. Utilising generative AI, the platform personalises travel experiences to suit individual preferences. Its plug-and-play technology allows seamless integration with various ecosystems, including ERP systems, CRM tools, and third-party travel apps.

According to FCM Consulting’s latest report, Q1-2024 business travel grew consistently and is forecast to continue this trend into Q2. Economy ticket prices are 11% higher than in 2019 but 16% lower than January 2021. Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director of FCM Travel India, noted that strong demand and a resilient global economy support corporate travel despite geopolitical uncertainties. Increased advanced bookings and a rise in low-cost carrier (LCC) seats, now at 31% globally, highlight steady demand and confidence in the travel market.

FCM, the flagship large corporate division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has appointed Siddharth Mehta as the Vice President of Supply for India. An innovator and change leader, Mehta has more than 25 years of demonstrable track record of revenue and people success. He has held senior positions across travel management companies, global distribution systems, airlines, and online travel agencies.

To understand the growth drivers, business travel industry outlook, and decode today’s business traveller in India, Bertrand Saillet, Sunny Sodhi, and Catherine Logan, sat down for a fireside chat at FCM Corporate Travel Summit, powered by GBTA in Mumbai and delved into the trajectory of business travel in India and south-east Asia.

Organising your next meeting, event or conference? You can now book more than 200,000 venues instantaneously with the launch of FCM Venue Finder.