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FCM Travel leads the business travel sector with unmatched innovation and comprehensive solutions. Celebrating 20 years, it has become Flight Centre Travel Group’s largest brand by TTV, driven by new business wins and strategic growth. From AI-powered customer service to sustainable practices, FCM continues to set industry benchmarks.
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 Travel Asia announces Gursheel Dhillon as its new Head of Marketing. With a strong background in boosting brand growth across Asia and earning recognition as FCTG’s Global Corporate Marketer of the Year, Dhillon is set to lead FCM’s business travel management strategy.
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.
FCM M&E, a flagship division of Flight Centre Travel Group, is expanding globally with Henry Jones as the new Global Marketing Leader.
Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has released its EOFY 2024 fiscal year (FY24) results
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.
FCM Travel has launched the 'Approvals' feature to centralise and simplify travel approvals. Revealed at the Global Business Travel Association convention, this tool ensures global consistency, compliance, and streamlined operations across booking channels. Initially available in 35 countries, it will expand globally, continuously evolving to meet customer needs.
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 Consulting's Q1-2024 Global Quarterly Trend Report shows a steady rise in business travel, expected to continue into Q2-2024. Despite an 11% increase in global ticket prices compared to 2019, flight costs have dropped by 16% since January 2021. Managing Director Bertrand Saillet notes strong pricing due to growing demand. The report predicts stable booking volumes, reflecting consistent traveller demand and tighter budget management.
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.