Insights

As we start the new year, we find ourselves in a mix between reflection and projection. What did we learn from the past year? How will these lessons make us better in the new one? Where are the opportunities for change and growth? We seek out some of those answers from FCM leaders.

A travel company that's mindful of both global and local trends has its advantages.

The scariest thing about Halloween this year isn’t ghosts, ghouls, or goblins. It’s actually something we’ve sensed skulking around in the shadows for a while: travel managers turning a blind eye to out-of-channel bookings. We’ve compiled the top three things that can come back and haunt you if you choose to let travelers go rogue. Get the spooky scoop.

We’ve all been anxiously watching business travel trends and patterns for signs of recovery or a “return to normal.” However, as it’s been posited countless times before, we’re not going back to how it was…we’re going somewhere different.

On October 17-19th, 2022, corporate events professionals gathered from all over at IMEX America in Las Vegas to see the latest-and-greatest offerings for their meetings and events services. The FCM M&E team made sure to jot down their top five observations to give you insight into what’s to come for corporate events. Read on to get the full scoop.

Get used to hearing the term European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS for short, as that’s what will be required for European travel in the future.

Every year, the World Health Organization and United Nations take the month of October to spotlight mental health. As a travel company, we know there is one very important piece we can add to this conversation: how to combat flight anxiety among your travelers. Read our tips for how you can help your travelers on their next trip.

Viviana Pena shares her story about how being bilingual has helped her through school and in the workplace. She shares how she carries out traditions from her roots in Venezuela now celebrated in Miami, FL and gives some tips on Hispanic inclusivity in the U.S. workplace. Read more about Viviana.

Why are we commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month here at FCM? Melissa Garcia shares her story about her multicultural family and growing up in the USA. She shared how her Hispanic roots have influenced her career and has made ripples in the workplace. Read more about Melissa.

By now, you’ve probably already heard a thing or two about REAL IDs. But do you really know how the incoming REAL ID mandates will impact your travel program? Here’s everything you need to know – including how it works and what this means for your travel program starting May 5th, 2025.

As companies become increasingly multicultural, it is of growing importance to implement diversity and inclusion efforts not only in the office, but also when planning company events. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the FCM Meetings & Events Team has compiled a list of our top 5 recommended Hispanic-cultured cities to plan your next event in.

Melanie's career has taken many twists and turns, especially since she began working at Flight Centre. But her employment within different companies in our parent company has allowed her to be the architect of her own career goals. Read about her journey with Flight Centre and where she is now.