

For the long haul: Getting you back in the skies
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.

Agile technology to support Duty of Care
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?

Onboarding a new TMC: Keys to Successful Implementation
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?

Five essentials of travel programme reporting
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 to cease operations with immediate effect
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.

How do you keep your employees safe while travelling?
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.

Budgeting for Business Travel in 2021: Where do you start?
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.

In Conversation With Accor: The Role of Hospitality Providers in Business Travel beyond 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.

Restoring Traveller Confidence
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?

HOW-TO: Flying safe and arriving well in times of COVID-19
Traveling in times of COVID-19 can be unsettling. Find out the precautions you can take to minimise your risk of becoming unwell.

Using data to map your road to recovery
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.

Becoming Familiar with Travels in an Unfamiliar Environment
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.