Insights

As corporate travel rebounds, travelers will need to start thinking differently about ground transportation. Principal Consultant at FCM Consulting, Mike Cox, shares his 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.

According to a recent GBTA survey, 72% of companies have either already resumed non-essential business travel, have a travel-resumption plan in place, or are working on one. FCM is here to keep you informed, educated and prepared for the new world of business travel.

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.