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Meida Wong, FCM's Chief Privacy Officer for Asia, shares essential tips to protect your personal information while traveling. In this digital age, securing your data is crucial, especially when you're on the move. Discover practical steps to secure your devices, use safe networks, manage social media sharing, minimize location sharing, and disable Bluetooth connectivity to keep your data safe.

FCM Travel, the flagship corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has made it to two of Great Place To Work’s Best WorkplacesTM lists. FCM Travel India, a business travel and corporate meetings & events leader, has been recognised as one of India’s Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces 2024 and the Best in Professional Services.

FCM most recently established an “AI Centre of Excellence” to harness the power of AI to enrich customer experiences, boost employee productivity and strengthen the relationship between the human workforce and hands-on AI applications. Utilising generative AI, the platform personalises travel experiences to suit individual preferences. Its plug-and-play technology allows seamless integration with various ecosystems, including ERP systems, CRM tools, and third-party travel apps.

According to FCM Consulting’s latest report, Q1-2024 business travel grew consistently and is forecast to continue this trend into Q2. Economy ticket prices are 11% higher than in 2019 but 16% lower than January 2021. Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director of FCM Travel India, noted that strong demand and a resilient global economy support corporate travel despite geopolitical uncertainties. Increased advanced bookings and a rise in low-cost carrier (LCC) seats, now at 31% globally, highlight steady demand and confidence in the travel market.

FCM, the flagship large corporate division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has appointed Siddharth Mehta as the Vice President of Supply for India. An innovator and change leader, Mehta has more than 25 years of demonstrable track record of revenue and people success. He has held senior positions across travel management companies, global distribution systems, airlines, and online travel agencies.

To understand the growth drivers, business travel industry outlook, and decode today’s business traveller in India, Bertrand Saillet, Sunny Sodhi, and Catherine Logan, sat down for a fireside chat at FCM Corporate Travel Summit, powered by GBTA in Mumbai and delved into the trajectory of business travel in India and south-east Asia.

Organising your next meeting, event or conference? You can now book more than 200,000 venues instantaneously with the launch of FCM Venue Finder.

Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has released its 2024 Mid-Year Financial Results.

FCM Travel India, hosted its first FCM Corporate Travel Summit in Mumbai powered by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) with Hyatt India Hotels, Amadeus, and Singapore Airlines as sponsors. The summit was attended by more than 150 professionals from the travel industry, including key decision-makers.  

The pulse of corporate travel is quickening, propelled by a shift in how we work. Let’s face it - remote work is well and truly a fixture now, promising enhanced well-being and work-life equilibrium. What will the outcome be for 2024? We unravel the Top 6 Predictions of Business Travel for 2024 by blending insights from our experts with the experts at Travelport.

FCM’s Car Program Has Chauffeured More Than 50,000 Corporates in India

FCM Travel and GBTA have partnered for something big. Corporate Travel Summit will be packed with thought-provoking sessions and trends exploring the business travel and Meetings & Events sector. Join us for a day of discussion and networking with India’s business travel community.