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As an extension of FCM’s continued commitment in the Duty of Care space in 2021 in readying travellers to get back on the runway, we have kicked off the year with two strategic partnerships with the goal to provide end-to-end integrated service capabilities to customers.

As lockdowns start to lift and companies begin their journey back to business, what does the future of travel risk management look like? And how can Travel Managers ensure the foundations are in place for a safe return to business travel?

Finding the right TMC for your business is crucial for your travel programme’s success. But once the selection process is complete, how do you ensure a smooth transition between your incumbent and your new TMC, whilst ensuring minimal impact on your travellers?

Insightful reporting that is accompanied by expert analysis also mitigates common travel pain points around traveller visibility; travel risk management; ability to demonstrate ROI; and booking leakage. Here are the five hallmarks of great travel reporting.

Cathay Dragon (KA) will cease operations with immediate effect and regulatory approvals will be sought for majority of Cathay Dragon’s routes to be operated by Cathay Pacific (CX) and Hong Kong Express (UO). Should you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to your Account Manager or Travel Consultants directly.

At FCM, our duty of care offering is a blend of cutting edge technology built with your traveller’s safety in mind, backed by the expertise of our people. From before you’ve booked a trip to after you’ve returned home we’re there to support you every step of the way.

What (and how) to budget for 2021? 2020 has had a huge impact on so many areas, and finance has not been immune to it. Businesses of all sizes have had immense pressure to continually reforecast budgets with each major announcement made as a result of COVID-19.

If you are part of an organisation that is starting to relook at your business travel programme and wanted to get a clearer understanding on the drivers behind suitable accommodation choices for your travellers, or if you are in a company that is still on the wait-and-see bench on restarting business travel, we hope that this podcast will be insightful for you.

Nervous trepidations or confidently excited? What’s going on inside the mind of your travellers right now. Now that some borders are opening up, businesses have started to test the waters in business travel – but how are travellers truly feeling about returning to the skies and roads?

Traveling in times of COVID-19 can be unsettling. Find out the precautions you can take to minimise your risk of becoming unwell.

Data analytics can help companies see into the future by providing meaningful indicators that can be used to plan for a return to travel. FCM's latest Recovery Analytics Dashboard is assisting customers to do just that.

Business travel as we know, has changed dramatically over the past few months and travellers may feel some apprehension about heading back out on the road. Vicki Parris, FCM Asia's Senior Director of Customer Experience shares her experiences of a recent trip from Singapore to New Zealand.