FCM Travels with Pride

Pride is more than a celebration - it's part of who we are.

This Pride Month, FCM leaders from across the globe share what Pride means to them, how our culture empowers LGBTQ+ employees, and the moments that make them truly proud to be part of FCM. Because when everyone’s voice is heard, we all move forward together.

At FCM, we encourage everyone to let their true colours shine. For this year’s Pride month, we want to feature relevant resources, stories, and statistics that illustrate how to support the continued protection, elevation, and empowerment of LGBTQ+ business travelers and employees.

FCM is a global company that services business travelers from all walks of life, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We believe it is our responsibility as a global player in the corporate travel industry to be a conduit for these crucial conversations, and we hope you’ll join us in this important dialogue not only this month, but for years to come.

Happy Pride!

WATCH: Webinars that champion inclusivity

Leveraging ERGs to create an inclusive organization and travel program

What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG)? How can you build an ERG and DEI framework in your organization, and what measurable goals can you set? How can ERGs influence your travel program?

In this webinar, our panel of experts will answer these questions and discuss how ERGs run in their respective organizations, their successes, and what will come.

Corporate travel without barriers: tips for designing inclusive travel programs

When designing your travel policy, it’s easy to overlook accessible decisions - especially if you’re not part of an underrepresented group. But it’s never too late to improve your travel program, so why not start now?

Join us as we explore the global shift in approach to DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) and what organizations can do to support their people proactively.

Designing an LGBTQ+ inclusive corporate travel program

In this webinar, corporate travel experts discussed how organizations can best protect, support, and empower their LGBTQ+ business travelers.

Watch to learn important tips to kickstart your travel program's inclusivity and discover resources to help you and your LGBTQ+ employees travel safely.

CASE STUDY

Supporting Shell’s diverse business traveler needs

We believe business travel should be accessible, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Our partnership with Shell is a powerful example of this belief in action. Together, we launched a dedicated Accessibility Travel Desk to support travelers with diverse needs.

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FCM’s #TravelWithPride Resources

He/She/They: Prioritizing Pronouns

You’ve probably seen the following popping up on social media profiles or email signatures after people’s name: she/her, he/him, they/them, or even they/he or she/they. But what does it mean? Read about why you should be putting this at the forefront of your business travel program.

5 tips for hosting inclusive events

The truth is you need to build LGBTQ+ inclusivity and awareness into your policies year-round. The FCM Meetings & Events team is here to save the day with their five must-have tips to creating fun, safe, and collaborative events for everyone, every day of the year.

US LGBTQ+ history's impact on travel

The fight for protection and empowerment of LGBTQ+ people is far from over, and that even with all of these landmark decisions and policies over the years, there are still efforts to isolate and discriminate against the LGBTQ+ population. Take a look at some travel focused statistics.

Design a people-first travel program

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace requires more than just hiring from a diverse candidate pool. How do you proactively look for opportunities for inclusion and implement them in your daily operations? And your corporate travel policy too?

64 countries still criminalize homosexuality

"There are 64 countries worldwide that still criminalize homosexuality, half of those are in Africa. However, in recent years, more and more countries are getting rid of old laws in order to support equality and human rights."

55% of LGBTQ+ travelers review rights before booking

"LGBTQ+ travelers are taking more control of their trips, making considered decisions about where to go and how to get there...55% of LGBTQ+ travelers review local LGBTQ+ rights before booking. Almost half (43%) canceled a trip in the past year because they saw the destination as unsupportive of its LGBTQ+ residents."

Only 4% of global travel programs address LGBTQ+ travelers in policy:

“The LGBTQ+ community is seeing an ‘increased backlash’ across many parts of the world, making the safety information even more important and crucial. Especially when half of the business travelers in the World Travel Protection survey stated that traveling for work is more dangerous for LGBTQ+ people than it is for heterosexual, cisgender travelers.”

Case study: Merging travel policies

Latest global travel trends report