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FCM wins World’s Leading Travel Management Company trophy at prestigious World Travel Awards

FCM wins at World Travel Awards

FCM Travel Solutions, which has a presence in over 95 countries globally, is ending 2019 on a high after being named the World’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards for the ninth consecutive year. 

The World Travel Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and is acknowledged as the ultimate travel accolade. Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, which have recognised the commitment to excellence FCM has demonstrated over the past 12 months.

Marcus Eklund, Global Managing Director, FCM commented: “We are proud to be the recipient of this award for the ninth year running – it is a tremendous achievement to be recognised consistently for almost a decade as the Leading Travel Management Company worldwide.  This award is a huge endorsement of FCM’s agile approach and culture of fluid thinking, plus the dedication and drive of our people all of which enables us to deliver exceptional service and the right solutions for our customers”

The award rounds off another year of outstanding growth and innovation for FCM with further investment in enhancing technology, products and processes. 

The global Leading Travel Management Company award also tops off a year of regional World Travel Awards wins for FCM in 2019 as follows:

  • Africa's Leading Travel Management Company
  • Asia's Leading Travel Management Company
  • Europe's Leading Travel Management Company
  • Mexico and Central America's Leading Travel Management Company
  • Middle East's Leading Travel Management Company
  • North America's Leading Travel Management
  • Oceania’s Leading Travel Management Company
  • South America's Leading Travel Management Company
     

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