What is the FCM Consulting Insights Report?

It's a twice-yearly snapshot of what's shaping the world of corporate travel, created by FCM Consulting's team of experts. Think of it as your guide for business travel trends across the globe, insights on what's happening in the airline and accommodation space, and more.

What topics does the report cover?

This special edition, FCM Consulting Insights Report hotel programs, provides an in-depth detailed look at global and regional hotel average room rates, occupancy trends, booking behaviours, and strategic recommendations for the 2026 hotel request for proposal (RFP) season.

Who is the report for?

Anyone with a stake in business travel. Including travel managers, procurement leads, finance decision-makers, personal assistants (PAs) and executive assistants (EAs) managing bookings, human resources (HRs), and suppliers who want to better understand buyer behaviour. If corporate travel affects your role in some way, shape, or form, this report has something for you.

Is the data in the report global?

Yes. The report covers global travel trends with regional deep dives into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Middle East and Africa. We aim to give a balanced global view without favouring one market over another.

How is the information gathered?

The report is built from a mix of Flight Centre Travel Group and FCM Travel's proprietary travel data, industry data sources, market research, and conversations with consultants, suppliers, and experts around the globe.

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FCM Consulting Insights Report: Trends & Strategies for H1-2027

The FCM Consulting Insights Report: Trends and Strategies for H1-2027 brings together data, regional analysis, and expert commentary on the pressures reshaping corporate travel programs over the next six months.

You can expect to read:

How global hotel rates and airfare costs are moving, and what's driving the increase
Why airlines have less room to add capacity despite rising demand
How to close the "articulation gap" between travel data and company strategy
Where AI is ready to take on travel tasks, and where human governance still matters
How to spot the gap between negotiated rates and what travellers actually pay

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FCM Consulting Insights Report: Hotel Programs 2026

This one’s a little different. For the first time, and in time for the 2026 hotel RFP season, FCM Consulting has produced a report focused solely on hotel program management. If you oversee your company's travel program, have renegotiating hotel rates on your to-do list, or just want to stay informed, this one's for you. Designed to help you prepare your hotel program for the sourcing cycle, this edition pulls together global data and insights into how others have successfully negotiated their rates.

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Trends & Strategies for H1-2026

This edition covers AI in corporate travel and understanding where automation can add value in travel programs, and what’s better left to humans. Gain expert strategies for building a more resilient travel program that can handle whatever the world throws at it. The airline industry outlook is designed to help you stay ahead of what’s happening in the skies, including capacity, cost, and demand.

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About FCM Consulting

FCM Consulting supports organisations across the world to navigate complex travel environments. The team of experts assists global businesses with everything from air and hotel program optimisation to sustainability strategies, outsourced travel resources, supplier sourcing, benchmarking, and change management.

Bringing together a mix of market intelligence, on-the-ground insights, and years of experience, the minds behind the report include Jo Lloyd, Global Director Consulting; Felicity Burke, Head of Consulting Asia Pacific; Ashley Gutermuth, Head of Consulting Americas; Juan Antonio Iglesias, Head of Consulting EMEA; Jason Kramer, Senior Air Consultant; and Rachel Newns, Global Hotel Practice Lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FCM Consulting Insights Report?

It’s a twice-yearly snapshot of what’s shaping the world of corporate travel, created by FCM Consulting’s team of experts. Think of it as your guide for business travel trends across the globe, insights on what’s happening in the airline and accommodation space, and more.  
What topics does the report cover?

This special edition, FCM Consulting Insights Report hotel programs, provides an in-depth detailed look at global and regional hotel average room rates, occupancy trends, booking behaviours, and strategic recommendations for the 2026 hotel request for proposal (RFP) season.
Who is the report for?

Anyone with a stake in business travel. Including travel managers, procurement leads, finance decision-makers, personal assistants (PAs) and executive assistants (EAs) managing bookings, human resources (HRs), and suppliers who want to better understand buyer behaviour. If corporate travel affects your role in some way, shape, or form, this report has something for you.
Is the data in the report global?

Yes. The report covers global travel trends with regional deep dives into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Middle East and Africa. We aim to give a balanced global view without favouring one market over another.
How is the information gathered?

The report is built from a mix of Flight Centre Travel Group and FCM Travel’s proprietary travel data, industry data sources, market research, and conversations with consultants, suppliers, and experts around the globe.