PRESS RELEASE: FCM Travel Reveals Official List of the Top Cities for Business Travel in 2024
New York, NY (December 23, 2024) – FCM Travel, the flagship large market business travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, today announced the official list of the top cities for business travel in 2024.
The list was compiled after an in-depth analysis of total flight bookings from the U.S. that were made throughout the year by FCM Travel, providing an accurate representation of the business travel landscape across the country. A recognized leader in the business travel space, FCM Travel works with thousands of national and multi-national organizations in over 90 countries, including many household brands, Fortune, and FTSE 100 companies.
Some of the highlights from the year include:
- Top five U.S. cities – New York, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Washington D.C.
- Second half growth – Philadelphia (+4.8%) and Cincinnati (+4.3%) experienced the largest half-year growth in 2024 (July-Dec ‘24 versus Jan-June ’24)
- Increase in travel down South and West – Orlando (+10.8%), Charlotte (+9%), Nashville (+8.1%), Denver (+5%), and Houston (+4.2%) were the cities with the largest year-over-year growth during the second half of 2024, compared to the same time period in 2023 (July-Dec ‘24 versus July-Dec ’23)
- Top five international destinations – London, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Singapore
“It’s been an exciting year for business travel, as more and more companies have embraced the return to the road," said Billy McDonough, FCM President, Americas. “In major markets around the country, we have seen a resurgence in travel, especially in cities with robust and diverse business communities. The growing enthusiasm for business travel has been evident throughout the year. And with traveler confidence on the rise and increased opportunities for growth in cities all across the U.S., I expect that the demand for travel will carry through into next year.”
The full list of U.S. cities can be found below. For more information on FCM Travel, please visit here.
About FCM Travel
FCM is one of the world’s largest travel management companies and a trusted partner for thousands of national and multi-national organizations, including many household brands, Fortune, and FTSE 100 companies. With a 24/7 reach in 95 countries, FCM’s agile and flexible technology anticipates and solves client needs supported by expert teams who provide in-depth local knowledge and duty of care as part of the ultimate personalized business travel experience.
As the flagship corporate travel arm of Flight Centre Travel Group, FCM is able to deliver some of the most competitive rates, unique added-value benefits, and exclusive solutions for its clients to support their business travel requirements. A recognized leader in the travel tech space, the company has debuted several proprietary client solutions over the last 12 months including a new omnichannel platform featuring a "first of its kind" customized end-to-end user experience and FCM Booking, an innovative option to traditional OBTs.
Alongside its travel management services, the company provides specialist services through FCM Consulting and FCM Meetings & Events to service broader needs of clients. Discover the alternative at www.fcmtravel.com
Media Contact
Scott Weiss – FCM Travel
U.S. Director of PR and Communication
scott.weiss@us.flightcentre.com