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FCM M&E, a division of Flight Centre Travel Group, is expanding globally, with Simone Seiler as Global General Manager. The MICE market is expected to reach USD1563.3 billion by 2030, with a focus on meetings, event travel, and events.

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) awarded its Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification to FCM Singapore. The DPTM is given to businesses whose data protection processes demonstrate compliance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

FCM Travel has been named Asia's Leading Travel Management Company for nine consecutive years at the World Travel Awards 2023, with a retention rate of over 98% among existing customers. The award is attributed to FCM's innovative omnichannel platform and customer experience.

Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has released its EOFY 2023 fiscal year (FY23) results

Flight Centre Travel Group has upgraded its 2023 fiscal year profit guidance, expecting underlying earnings between $295m and $305m for the 12 months to June 30, 2023. The new midpoint represents a 7% increase in underlying EBITDA and a $483m turnaround from the underlying $183m loss in FY22. Total transaction value (TTV) is expected to be around $22bn, with record TTV in corporate travel and $10bn in leisure.

GBTA Expands Presence in Asia Pacific with New Advisory Board. Industry Board members, along with new GBTA APAC interim director, will focus on advancing the association’s initiatives in the region

FCM is pleased to announce that Glenn Thorsen has been appointed as Sustainability Lead – FCM Consulting.

FCM, a global travel management company, is transforming its customer base with AI to enhance intelligence, creativity, and expertise. The company is utilizing generative AI initiatives, automating email itineraries, capturing leaked reservations, and coordinating travel requests. FCM's AI features address client pain points through integrated customer experience layers and interactive reporting, helping corporate clients stay ahead of the evolving travel landscape.

FCM Consulting has joined forces with CAPA – Centre for Aviation to devise an industry-first service that pairs its unique methodology with the CAPA-Envest Airline Sustainability Benchmarking Report.

FCM has collaborated with the NUS Business School Executive Education to deliver the 'Asia High Potential Programme', a leadership development programme for people with high potential in the FCM division. It will provide formal face-to-face training, 360-degree feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports, and mentorship from leaders within the business. It is an ideal choice to groom high potential executives in Asia.

FCM Adds Senegal to Africa Operations, Reinforcing Regional Expertise and Capabilities

FCM Consulting's latest Global Trends Report shows that demand for business and leisure travel in Q1-2023 is forecast to be at 85.5 per cent of 2019 levels. Corporate travel demand remained strong, with a 27 per cent rise in online adoption and average days away held firm at 2.9. Global hotel occupancy for the quarter was 60.46 per cent. Air travel is predicted to stabilise this year, with added capacity in H1-2023 and airfares moderating in the second half 2023. Asia saw the highest seat growth in Q1-2023 vs Q4-2019, with a 12.2 per cent increase.