Insights

With more markets opening up as they get far ahead on their vaccination programme targets, what does this mean? Will border controls and other restrictions still remain? What are the new rules that accompany this new state of corporate travel?

What if we tell you that setting up business travel technology for your company can be done in the blink of an eye? And that it can make your job a lot easier by automating the most boring and time-consuming tasks. Hear us out.

How we communicate with each other has come a long way since email and SMS. And we’re not just talking about Zoom and Teams, but the way that we support and lift each other especially in times of a crisis.

Life would be so much easier if companies had approval systems that were globally consistent. That way, it’s the same process and experience for every traveller no matter where they are. And for speed and efficiency, approvals need to be made on-the-go.

FCM has a solid global footprint. This means a home ground advantage in over 95 countries worldwide. We give local knowledge; on-the-ground support from dedicated travel managers; and after-hours assistance wherever you find yourself in the world.

As the region starts to reopen, we’ve been analysing its impact on the capacity, cost and propensity in returning to travel. Read on for travel trends across APAC in Q3 2021.

Most companies ensure that their airfares are centrally booked for full visibility and compliance. It makes perfect sense. And not only from a booking, reporting and reconciliation point of view – but in terms of budget too.

It’s likely you have implemented an interim travel policy to cope with the disruption of COVID-19, however as the travel landscape starts to find a new sense of ‘normal’, it’s a good time to review and work on a revised version for 2021 and beyond. Discover how to refine your Travel Policy in 4 simple steps.

Calvin Xie, General Manager at FCM China discusses the new realities and customer behaviours that have emerged during the pandemic in China, and how corporate travel has transformed in the new landscape through innovation in technology and managed travel strategies.

As we approach our 20th year in China, our commitment stands: to be the best localised global TMC in China. Here's a message from Calvin Xie, General Manager China at FCM Asia.

Only those who have prepared in advance for the new world of business travel, will enjoy the fruits of these early efforts. James Ellis, Director of Sales at FCM Asia shares 5 tips on ensuring companies are ready for when borders reopen and business travel resumes.

Data analytics has the potential to transform how companies organise, operate, manage their travel, and create value. Here are five clear ways data and automation can help business travel managers identify missed savings in a post-COVID world.