Insights

Over the past year, we’ve seen NDC gain momentum with never seen before milestones, including new deals between airlines and GDSs. Speaking with FCM Consulting’s Air Practice Lead, Florian Mueller, we’re taking a look at the latest trends and developments happening within the NDC space.

Speaking with FCM Travel’s Global Safety & Risk Product Leader, Matthew DeMaris, we dive into some key developments happening in the travel risk management space, as well as some best practices companies can implement to ensure their risk management approach is built for the future.

With safety and security of employees high on the agenda for many travel programs, we’ve created this Travel Risk Review 2020 2021 to summarize the risks in 2020 and what security risk levels look like for 2021

Innovation and efficiencies remain a top priority for FCM as we continue adapt to the new ways of business travel during COVID-19. Check out some of FCM’s technology tools and resources that are designed to deliver savings to your program.

It’s a new year, and a new opportunity to assess the status of your business travel program. Though there are still many unknowns surrounding COVID-19, it’s important to continue to identify opportunities for enhancement within your program so that when travel resumes, you’re ready.

It’s likely you have implemented an interim travel policy to cope with the disruption of COVID-19, however as the travel landscape starts to find a new sense of ‘normal’, it’s a good time to review and work on a revised version for 2021 and beyond. Discover how to refine your Travel Policy in 4 Simple Steps.

Finding the right TMC for your business is crucial for your travel program’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 travelers?

Wherever it is and whoever it’s for, you need your next event to captivate. Our specialized meetings & events division, FCM Meeting & Events, has lived the world of virtual events over the past few months and has picked up a couple of key tips to keep in mind when planning your next virtual gathering.

If you or your travelers are planning travel overseas, specifically to the EU, you may have concerns about Brexit. Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community. Check out our Brexit reference guide to familiarize yourself with what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what to expect when planning any upcoming business travel trips in this region.

COVID-19 made a tremendous impact in the meetings and events space in 2020, leaving many companies shuffling to quickly turn their live event into a virtual one. Now with 2021 in full swing, our specialized meetings & events division, cievents, is taking learnings over the past year and preparing for the shift into the world of hybrid events.

We’re committed to evaluating your specific travel trends, company culture, unique challenges and strengths, and other features of your program so that we can design and implement the most effective strategies to achieve your goals – ensuring all your savings opportunities have been explored.