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FCM Consulting’s Quarterly Trends Report Q1-2023 explores business travel trends in 2023, and how prices are affected by inflation, travel demand and traveller choices.

FCM’s annual Global Travel Risk Review reflects on the major safety and risk stories of 2022 and looks into what lies ahead.

Business travel confidence is at an all-time high now that meetings and events can go ahead without interruptions and cancellations, and quarantine and testing measures have been removed in most countries.

Treat your data like more than just a buzzword. We’re breaking down the best ways for you to take advantage of the data you’ve already got. Get ready to peek into the goldmine and pave the way to a high performing travel programme for your business.

FCM Consulting is excited to share their newest quarterly trend report. Most regions are reporting 90%+ airline capacity, with major air carriers like United Airlines, American Airlines, & Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific forecasted to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023.

Whether you are a seasoned RFP pro or just starting out, structuring an effective RFP for your business travel needs can be challenging at times. The process can be long and arduous so it is worth taking the time to come up with the optimal process.

There’s no doubt about it, pent-up demand is driving the travel industry’s recovery. And not just leisure travel; according to the Mastercard Economics Institute’s third annual travel report, global business flight bookings exceeded 2019 levels at the end of March 2022, marking a key, post-pandemic milestone for the business travel sector.

This eBook, developed by FCM, discusses how the agile methodology can be applied to the corporate travel management space.

After a pause of business travel, FCM and GBTA felt it was time to assess the state of technology used in travel programmes to see how, if at all, needs have changed. In a joint piece of research, we surveyed travel managers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific to explore how technology has changed the travel manager’s role and the travel programme-to-TMC relationship.

Travel is back with earnest. With COVID travel restrictions rapidly disappearing around the world, it wasn’t long until travellers returned in their droves to airports and hotels. However, with inflation at a high, some borders opening later than others and employment constraints across the travel industry, the recovery hasn’t been without its challenges.

FCM’s green journey puts people, information, innovation and responsible travel at the heart of any travel programme. It is both a reflection of transformative times and an exciting response to the need for a new way of thinking

FCM Consulting delves into the ESG movement and offers expert advice to optimise travel supply chains, booking tools and travel supplier RFPs.