https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/fcm travel solutions/ Fcm Travel Solutions News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:30:40+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-signs-distribution-agreement-with-cytric-from-amadeus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-signs-distribution-agreement-with-cytric-from-amadeus/ With this new agreement, FCM Travel, one of the largest global travel management companies, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft Teams. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:40:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-completes-shep-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-completes-shep-acquisition/ FCM-owner Flight Centre Travel Group has fully acquired Shep, a Texas-based software company that provides a browser-extension based communication platform for multi-national corporations. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:33:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-invites-partners-to-trial-new-proprietary-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-invites-partners-to-trial-new-proprietary-platform/ Over the past 24 months, FCM worked with a representative cross-section of clients from different sectors and varying sizes and budgets, garnering feedback to help shape the new travel platform. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:48:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-signs-partnership-to-enter-japan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-signs-partnership-to-enter-japan/ The investment will enhance the presence of the travel management company in Asia to support existing customers in the region while boosting its global footprint. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:44:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-launches-end-to-end-brand-refresh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-launches-end-to-end-brand-refresh/ An evolving business landscape has been the catalyst for global travel management company FCM to transform its brand identity and take a fresh approach to developing a new tech platform. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:28:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-research-reveals-slow-recover-in-business-travel-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-research-reveals-slow-recover-in-business-travel-sector/ Fifty per cent of organisations have begun travelling again, but with stipulations, according to the third phase of a combined multinational survey by the global travel management company. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-strengthens-liquidity-position/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-strengthens-liquidity-position/ The company has secured a total AUD$900 million through a mix of capital raising and new debt facilities as it battles a downturn in business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:38:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-signs-four-new-africa-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-signs-four-new-africa-partners/ The global travel management company has signed partnership agreements giving it presence in an additional four countries – Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Congo and Ethiopia. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-takes-shep-stake/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-takes-shep-stake/ FCM Travel Solutions has made a minority investment in Shep, the browser extension technology that assists companies with better management of travel purchased outside of their corporate travel policies. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:35:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-reshuffles-global-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-reshuffles-global-leadership/ Flight Centre Travel Group has expanded its global leadership team to increase its focus on corporate and leisure travel growth. Chris Galanty has been promoted to the newly created role of global chief executive, responsible for Flight Centre’s corporate divisions. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/harrington-takes-up-corporate-marketing-role-with-flight-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/harrington-takes-up-corporate-marketing-role-with-flight-centre/ Claire Harrington will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategy for Flight Centre’s corporate brands including global travel management division FCM Travel Solutions in EMEA. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:02:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-drives-ndc-rollout-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-drives-ndc-rollout-in-europe/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced several significant developments in its drive to book and service NDC content for customers in the EMEA region. The news follows extensive testing of NDC-enabled solutions with Amadeus and other technology providers. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:39:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-uk-sales-for-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-head-of-uk-sales-for-fcm-travel-solutions/ FCM Travel Solutions has appointed Jason Dunderdale as head of UK Sales. He joins from car rental provider Sixt, where he has been head of travel sales, UK & Ireland, for the last three years. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:17:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-marketplace-to-corporate-buyers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-marketplace-to-corporate-buyers/ FCM Travel Solutions has created Marketplace, a virtual gateway to its extensive proprietary and specially-negotiated air fares, hotel rates, car rental and rail booking options. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:51:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-acquires-outstanding-shares-in-3mundi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-acquires-outstanding-shares-in-3mundi/ Flight Centre Travel Group has strengthened the European footprint of its flagship global business travel division, FCM Travel Solutions, with the acquisition of 100 per cent ownership of 3Mundi. The company had previously been FCM’s partner in France and Switzerland. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:04:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-drives-new-distribution-capability-rollout-alongside-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-drives-new-distribution-capability-rollout-alongside-t/ FCM Travel Solutions’ drive to lead integration of a long-term digital new distribution capability booking solution globally in the corporate sector has moved up a gear with technology partners Amadeus and Sabre. Wed, 15 May 2019 03:35:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ross-to-head-fcm-travel-solutions-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ross-to-head-fcm-travel-solutions-in-uk/ FCM Travel Solutions has promoted head of UK sales, Graham Ross, to the position of UK general manager. He assumes the role from Jo Greenfield who has been appointed as parent company Flight Centre Travel Group’s corporate land leader for Europe. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:41:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-establishes-new-global-airline-distribution-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-establishes-new-global-airline-distribution-team/ FCM Travel Solutions has established a global airline distribution team to spearhead industry collaboration between technology and global distribution providers, travel management companies and airlines in developing solutions to book and service NDC content. Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-sees-sharp-increase-in-middle-east-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-sees-sharp-increase-in-middle-east-business/ FCM Travel Solutions ended 2018 on a high in the Middle East & Africa region after winning new business worth US$25 million in the United Arab Emirates from 27 new clients, an increase of 35 per cent on the previous year. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:25:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/scott-alboni-global-marketing-manager-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/scott-alboni-global-marketing-manager-fcm-travel-solutions/ Breaking Travel News speaks Scott Alboni, global marketing manager at FCM Travel Solutions, as the company claims the title of World’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Lisbon, Portugal. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:05:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rose-marie-lynch-and-jody-smith-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rose-marie-lynch-and-jody-smith-fcm-travel-solutions/ Jody Smith, director of implementation at FCM Americas, and Rose Marie Lynch, director of customer experience, speak to Breaking Travel News as FCM Travel Solutions takes the title of North America’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Jamaica. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:19:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chris-franka-operations-director-fcm-travel-solutions-spanish/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/chris-franka-operations-director-fcm-travel-solutions-spanish/ FCM Travel Solutions operations director, Chris Franka, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the organisation claims the trophy for Mexico & Central America’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:35:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fcm-travel-solutions-santiago-yumbla-managing-director-spanish/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fcm-travel-solutions-santiago-yumbla-managing-director-spanish/ Taking the title of South America’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony, Santiago Yumbla, managing director of FCM Travel Solutions in Ecuador, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have won. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:08:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bertrand-saillet-managing-director-fcm-travel-solutions-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bertrand-saillet-managing-director-fcm-travel-solutions-asia/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Bertrand Saillet, managing director of FCM Travel Solutions in Asia, as the organisation is honoured with the trophy for Asia’s Leading Travel Management Company by the World Travel Awards. Thu, 13 Sep 2018 21:33:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-rolls-out-new-chauffeur-options-following-amadeus-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-rolls-out-new-chauffeur-options-following-amadeus-deal/ Flight Centre Travel Group has overhauled its ground transport booking services for clients of its business travel divisions, FCM Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller, with the launch of Amadeus’ transfers content. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:31:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-partners-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-africa/ Under the new agreement, FCM will extend its relationship with Travelport to include the provision of the company’s Universal API technology. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:04:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-adds-algeria-and-kuwait-to-global-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-adds-algeria-and-kuwait-to-global-network/ FCM Travel Solutions is continuing to expand its footprint after signing partnership agreements with GoFly in Algeria and Travel Club Travel & Tourism in Kuwait. In addition, Ciarán Kelly has been promoted to managing director, United Arab Emirates, at FCM’s parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:38:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alboni-handed-global-marketing-role-with-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alboni-handed-global-marketing-role-with-fcm-travel-solutions/ Scott Alboni has been appointed as global marketing manager for FCM Travel Solutions. He joins from Corporate Travel Management where he was marketing director, EMEA, for the last three years.  Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:07:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-artificial-intelligence-assistant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-artificial-intelligence-assistant/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced that it is enhancing its artificial intelligence pocket travel assistant application, Sam, with extra features for use by travel managers. This is in response to client demand for greater visibility of their travellers in-trip and dovetails with the global travel management company’s FCM Connect technology strategy to meet the needs of managers, bookers and travellers. Wed, 28 Mar 2018 08:14:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-new-seeqa-online-booking-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-new-seeqa-online-booking-platform/ FCM Travel Solutions is launching a powerful new online booking solution, Seeqa. The new product is designed to give travellers access to unparalleled travel options and functionality as it aggregates GDS, non-GDS, and FCM’s proprietary content within one business travel eco-system. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:02:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-operations-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-operations-in-middle-east/ FCM Travel Solutions’ Middle East & Africa region has experienced major growth over the last 12 months winning new business at local and regional level with a value of US$75 million. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:08:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-rolls-out-smart-assistant-for-mobile-globally/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-rolls-out-smart-assistant-for-mobile-globally/ Sam, FCM’s ground-breaking Smart Assistant for Mobile is now globally live on the App Store and Google Play. Sam blends a powerful mix of artificial intelligence with the expertise of real FCM travel consultants to deliver personalised, relevant information to business travellers’ mobile devices through a chat-based interface. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 11:03:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-reaches-distribution-deal-with-iag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flight-centre-travel-group-reaches-distribution-deal-with-iag/ Flight Centre Travel Group, including its flagship global corporate travel division FCM Travel Solutions, has reached a multi-year agreement with British Airways and Iberia meaning customers in the UK and Ireland will be exempt from the airlines’ new £8 surcharge per fare component on GDS bookings. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:46:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-connect-launched-to-business-travel-managers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-connect-launched-to-business-travel-managers/ FCM Travel Solutions is taking its technology offering to new levels with the launch of FCM Connect, an innovative, next-generation suite of interconnected business travel tools. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 08:22:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mcdonough-appointed-fcm-travel-solutions-americas-president/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mcdonough-appointed-fcm-travel-solutions-americas-president/ Billy McDonough has been named FCM Travel Solutions president for the Americas, effective immediately. This new role comes after measured and noteworthy success during his tenure as the FCM USA brand leader.  Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:32:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-defends-world-travel-awards-title1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-defends-world-travel-awards-title1/ FCM Travel Solutions has been named Australasia’s Leading Travel Management Company by the World Travel Awards for the sixth consecutive year. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:48:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ Franziskus Bumm, regional leader, FCM Travel Solutions, talks Breaking Travel News through the latest developments at the organisation and explains how winning at the World Travel Awards help when it comes to getting this message out to consumers. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:12:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-grows-in-europe-following-travellink-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-grows-in-europe-following-travellink-acquisition/ FCM Travel Solutions is expanding its footprint in northern Europe following the acquisition by parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, of Travellink Corporate from eDreams ODIGEO for an undisclosed sum. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:49:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-gava-to-lead-australasia-region/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-gava-to-lead-australasia-region/ FCM Travel Solutions, the global flagship corporate brand of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced the appointment of a new regional general manager. Mary Gava has been appointed to the role and will be based in Sydney. Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:18:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reddie-takes-up-senior-role-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-us/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reddie-takes-up-senior-role-with-fcm-travel-solutions-in-us/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of Scott Reddie to the role of global director of account management. Reddie will be based in Philadelphia, United States of America. He has over 16 years in the travel industry and has worked across wholesale, reservations, travel media and adventure travel before moving into the corporate sector. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:38:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-signs-anz-bank-as-latest-global-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-signs-anz-bank-as-latest-global-partner/ FCM Travel Solutions been awarded the global travel contract for ANZ Bank. General manager for FCM Australia, James Kavanagh, said of the win that it was a true organisation-wide approach, leveraging international expertise from colleagues around the world as well as a key team from Australia to secure the business. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:36:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-launch-for-fcm-360-product-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-launch-for-fcm-360-product-suite/ FCM Travel Solutions has launched FCM 360, the new product suite for customers which delivers an all-encompassing travel experience. FCM 360 consists of three categories of products and services falling under: FCM 360 technology, FCM 360 travel and FCM 360 services. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:36:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-defends-world-travel-awards-title/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-defends-world-travel-awards-title/ FCM Travel Solutions has been awarded the accolade of Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company at the World Travel Awards 2016, for the seventh consecutive year. Announced at a prestigious ceremony held at Sardinia’s Forte Village Resort in Italy, the World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:43:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-to-launch-data-excellence-centre-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-to-launch-data-excellence-centre-in-australia/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced the launch of their first Data Excellence Centre, based in Australia. The Data Excellence Centre is responsible for creating and executing data and analytics strategies to drive further business value for corporations. Fri, 22 Jul 2016 05:14:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-global-leader-for-fcm-travel-solutions-as-eklund-joins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-global-leader-for-fcm-travel-solutions-as-eklund-joins/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of a new global leader, with Marcus Eklund appointed to the role. He will begin work in late August this year. Most recently from the travel technology company Amadeus, Eklund has worked closely with FCM in recent years and has extensive experience working with both travel agencies and corporations on management of business travel programs. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 08:36:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eklund-takes-up-global-leadership-role-with-fcm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eklund-takes-up-global-leadership-role-with-fcm/ FCM Travel Solutions, the global flagship corporate brand of the Flight Centre Travel Group announced the appointment of a new Global Leader. Marcus Eklund has been appointed to the role and will commence officially in late August. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-new-global-data-leader/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-new-global-data-leader/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced the addition of a new role in its multinational business – global data leader. Paul Ramirez, who is based in Brisbane, Australia was appointed to the role and brings with him more than 20 years of experience across various key industries including finance, insurance, and natural resources. Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:31:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ramirez-takes-up-global-data-leader-roll-with-fcm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ramirez-takes-up-global-data-leader-roll-with-fcm/ FCM Travel Solutions today announced the addition of a new role in their multinational business – global data leader. Paul Ramirez, who is based in Brisbane Australia was appointed to the role and brings with him more than 20 years of experience across various key industries. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:22:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-english-to-head-global-risk-product/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-english-to-head-global-risk-product/ FCM Travel Solutions has announced Pip English has taken up the position of global risk product leader, based at the UK headquarters in New Malden. In his new role, English is responsible for the delivery and maintenance of the company’s travel risk management programme globally. Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:11:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-network-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-network-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ Franziskus Bumm, regional network leader, FCM Travel Solutions, talks to Breaking Travel News about the growth of the company, its recent rebranding and gives a glimpse of what we might expect from FCM in 2016. Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:44:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-reveals-new-brand-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-reveals-new-brand-identity/ As FCM Travel Solutions enters its twelfth year of operation, the company has announced its first logo change since its inception in 2004. Commenting on the changes, Gregory Lording, global managing director, FCM exlained that the new brand identity reflects the evolution of the organisation, while still retaining strong links to the company’s heritage. Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:38:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rachel-wright-and-davinder-kaur-business-development-team-leaders-fcm-trave/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rachel-wright-and-davinder-kaur-business-development-team-leaders-fcm-trave/ Rachel Wright and Davinder Kaur, business development - team leaders, FCM Travel Solutions speaking to Breaking Travel News at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai following the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015. Fri, 15 May 2015 11:50:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-rolls-out-new-risk-management-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-rolls-out-new-risk-management-tool/ FCm Travel Solutions – considered the World’s Leading Travel Management Company by the World Travel Awards - has further bolstered its duty of care offering for customers by adopting the industry leading travel risk management maturity model, TRM3, an assessment tool created by iJET International, the leading provider of integrated risk management solutions. TRM3 has already been adopted by the Global Business Travel Association as the global standard for measuring how effectively corporates are managing risk and duty of care in relation to business travel. Tue, 03 Mar 2015 06:58:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-cuts-travel-costs-for-aberdeen-clients/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-cuts-travel-costs-for-aberdeen-clients/ FCm Travel Solutions is going all out to help its Aberdeen-based oil and gas clients reduce travel costs as much as possible in response to the massive impact plunging oil prices have had on revenues for companies operating in the energy sector. Around 90 per cent of the seventy clients whose travel programmes are managed by specialist FCm staff in Aberdeen have been affected by the squeeze as most have major interests in North Sea oil production. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:45:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-saudi-operations-with-attar-travel-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-saudi-operations-with-attar-travel-deal/ FCm Travel Solutions has extended its network in the gulf region after signing a partner agreement with Attar Travel, one of the oldest and most respected travel management companies in Saudi Arabia. Attar Travel has a long and proud history dating back to the 1940s when two brothers, Saddik and Mohammed Attar, established the business. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:36:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-focuses-on-growing-oil-market-in-aberdeen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-focuses-on-growing-oil-market-in-aberdeen/ FCm Travel Solutions’ has expanded its specialist oil and gas operation in Aberdeen with the appointment of Claire McCarthy as business development manager to focus on growing the travel management’s client base in this market. FCm already services some 70 clients in the energy sector from its Aberdeen office, which won new business worth £18 million in 2014, and is targeting 20 per cent growth of a further £20 million in 2015. Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:51:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-records-significant-growth-in-smartstay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-records-significant-growth-in-smartstay/ FCm Travel Solutions’ added-value hotel initiative SmartSTAY has seen rapid growth since its launch in mid-2013 and now boasts over 300 properties worldwide participating in the corporate extras programme. SmartSTAY gives FCm clients year-round access to complimentary benefits such as room upgrades, wi-fi, late check-out, early check-in, breakfast, car parking, use of hotel meeting space, laundry services and local restaurant discounts. Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:24:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-unveils-new-reporting-tool/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-unveils-new-reporting-tool/ FCm Travel Solutions has launched a new cloud-based reporting platform that allows clients to build their own reports and more deeply analyse their travel data using third party sources. Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:11:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-clientbank-cloud/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-clientbank-cloud/ FCm Travel Solutions has launched a new cloud-based reporting platform that allows clients to build their own reports and more deeply analyse their travel data using third party sources. Clientbank Cloud is a scalable reporting solution that draws on third party intelligence and gives FCm access to external travel, non-travel and expense data for cross platform analytics. The tool will be an add-on functionality to FCm’s current Clientbank global reporting system. Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:11:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solution-expands-scottish-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solution-expands-scottish-operations/ FCm Travel Solutions’ specialist oil and gas division in Aberdeen has expanded into new premises and hired four extra staff after securing additional clients worth £18 million over the last year. New business includes a three-year contract to provide full travel management services to KCA Deutag, one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering companies, which is headquartered in Aberdeen. Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:57:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-expands-travel-operations-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-expands-travel-operations-in-africa/ FCm Travel Solutions continues to expand its presence in Africa having signed a new partnership agreement with Activ’Travel in Morocco. Headquartered in Casablanca, Activ’Travel is a well-known local travel company offering comprehensive business travel and expense management services. Sun, 15 Jun 2014 08:07:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-wins-kca-deutag-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-wins-kca-deutag-contract/ FCm Travel Solutions has been awarded a three year contract to provide full travel management services in the UK, Norway and Germany to KCA Deutag, one of the world’s leading drilling and engineering companies. KCA Deutag’s headquarters are in Aberdeen, where travel will be managed by FCm’s local dedicated marine and offshore team. Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:21:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stalley-headed-for-top-at-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stalley-headed-for-top-at-fcm-travel-solutions/ FCm Travel Solutions has promoted Ed Stalley as head of account management. Since joining Flight Centre Group in 2010 his career has progressed rapidly spanning team manager roles in both leisure and corporate travel, latterly as a national account manager for FCm. Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:35:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-links-with-flight-centre-for-hotel-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-links-with-flight-centre-for-hotel-programme/ Flight Centre Travel Group has launched an innovative new global added-value hotel programme exclusively for clients of its business travel divisions FCm Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller. Called SmartSTAY, the programme offers access to generous year-round free extras such as room upgrades, wi-fi, late check-out or early check-in, breakfast, car parking, use of hotel meeting spaces, laundry services and local restaurant discounts. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:41:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-adds-travel-risk-management-programme-to-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-adds-travel-risk-management-programme-to-services/ FCm Travel Solutions has given its suite of traveller safety services a significant boost by adding a world-class travel risk management programme in partnership with iJET international. FCm Secure uses iJET’s risk intelligence and global response hotline, in conjunction with FCm’s technology and operations, to provide clients with a comprehensive portfolio of cost effective TRM solutions. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:46:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-appoints-uk-head-of-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-appoints-uk-head-of-sales/ FCm Travel Solutions has promoted James Runnicles to the position of UK Head of Sales. Runnicles assumes the UK head of sales role from Alex Armstrong, who continued to lead FCm’s UK sales operation as part of his promotion to global sales director in February 2012. Sat, 09 Nov 2013 08:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohammed-wanyoike-chief-executive-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mohammed-wanyoike-chief-executive-fcm-travel-solutions/ Mohammed Wanyoike, chief executive, FCm Travel Solutions, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony hosted by Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Kenya. Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:58:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-into-algeria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-into-algeria/ FCm Travel Solutions has announced a new partner agreement with XL Travel in Algeria meaning the travel management company’s footprint across Middle East and Africa has almost doubled in the past 18 months. FCm’s focus on strategic growth in the Middle East and Africa during the past two years has seen a further seven countries added to the TMC’s regional network, taking the company’s global presence to 84 countries. Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:46:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/john-beauvais-president-corporate-usa-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/john-beauvais-president-corporate-usa-fcm-travel-solutions/ Breaking Travel News is joined by John Beauvais, president, corporate USA, FCm Travel Solutions, during the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa. Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:13:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-adds-oman-partner-as-middle-east-expansion-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-adds-oman-partner-as-middle-east-expansion-continues/ FCm has introduced Travel City in Oman to its rapidly expanding global network. The new agreement takes the number of countries the global travel management company has a presence in to 83. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:28:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-network-leader-europe-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-regional-network-leader-europe-fcm-travel-solutions/ Franziskus Bumm, regional network leader, Europe, FCm Travel Solutions talks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2013 at the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey. Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:18:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-wins-fonterra-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-wins-fonterra-contract/ FCm Travel Solutions New Zealand has won the global travel management contract for the world’s largest dairy exporter, Fonterra. The comprehensive tender process was competitively bid for by all major players in the travel management market, covering travel management services, online booking tools, travel management policies and reporting. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-new-consultancy-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-launches-new-consultancy-service/ Global travel management provider FCm Travel Solutions is launching a range of consulting services to help companies develop, manage and execute high performing corporate travel programmes. Called FCm Consulting, the global offering of services is being made available for companies looking to improve their travel performance through more effective supplier solutions and management, policy and compliance, expense management, change management, innovation and market intelligence. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:21:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lets-talk-fcm-travel-solutions-at-gbta-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lets-talk-fcm-travel-solutions-at-gbta-2013/ FCm is launching two IT firsts for the company as part of its ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign at this year’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in San Diego (August 5 - 7, 2013). Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-appoints-specialist-multinational-sales-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-appoints-specialist-multinational-sales-team/ FCm Travel Solutions has brought together five of its leading regional sales leaders to form a specialist global sales team dedicated to winning and retaining multinational clients. Sun, 04 Aug 2013 10:18:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-creates-unified-global-sales-force/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-creates-unified-global-sales-force/ FCm Travel Solutions has brought together five of its leading regional sales leaders to form a specialist global sales team dedicated to winning and retaining multinational clients. The team consists of sales leaders from across FCm’s global network including Cameron McLeod from FCm USA, Tate Williams Crawford from FCm Europe, Sue McEvoy from FCm Asia Pacific and Manuel Couturier from FCm Latin America. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:06:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-african-presence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expands-african-presence/ FCm Travel Solutions’ expansion in Africa is continuing apace after signing new partnership agreements in Tanzania and Mozambique, meaning the global travel management company now has nine partners in the region, as well as an area head office in South Africa. In Tanzania, FCm has partnered with Antelope Tours & Travel Services, which operates five business travel centres across the country. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:22:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-brings-new-mobile-solution-to-market1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-brings-new-mobile-solution-to-market1/ FCm Travel Solutions has partnered with UK-based firm Mantic Point to introduce ‘FCm Mobile’, an integrated mobile phone solution for the global travel management company’s corporate travellers worldwide. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:19:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expansion-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-expansion-continues/ FCm Travel Solutions’ drive to grow its global network continues apace this month with the signing of significant new partner agreements in the travel management company’s rapidly expanding Africa region as well as eastern Europe. FCm can now offer clients local services and expertise in Ghana after formalising an agreement with Stellar Travel, a leading corporate and retail travel agency in West Africa. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:20:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-and-ciaran-kelly-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-and-ciaran-kelly-fcm-travel-solutions/ Franziskus Bumm, General Manager, European Network, and Ciaran Kelly, General Manager, Middle East & Africa Network, FCm Travel Solutions, speak to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2013. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:20:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-brings-new-mobile-solution-to-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-brings-new-mobile-solution-to-market/ FCm Travel Solutions has partnered with UK-based firm Mantic Point to introduce ‘FCm Mobile’, an integrated mobile phone solution for the global travel management company’s corporate travellers worldwide. FCm Mobile gives travellers access to their itineraries, enables them to receive flight status notifications and to check-in for flights. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:11:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-signs-kazakhstan-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-signs-kazakhstan-deal/ FCm Travel Solutions’ ambitious growth plans continue with the global travel management company recently sealing a new agreement with a leading travel agency in Kazakhstan. RBT-Kazakhstan is headquartered in Ust-Kamenogorsk and has two business travel centres, including one in Ust-Kamenogorsk and another in Aktau. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:42:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-boosts-africa-offering-with-new-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-boosts-africa-offering-with-new-deal/ FCm Travel Solutions has broadened its corporate travel network in Africa after signing a new partner agreement with a leading travel agency in Angola. FCm has welcomed to its African network, the Alive brand, which is an affiliate of OnTourism Capital Investments. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:26:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/corporate-travellers-head-to-new-business-hubs-beyond-brics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/corporate-travellers-head-to-new-business-hubs-beyond-brics/ The burgeoning BRIC nations are no longer the sole focus for companies exploring new markets according to global business travel management company FCm Travel Solutions. Corporate travellers are heading to new business hubs outside of Brazil, Russia, India and China in order to scope new opportunities for growth and investment in other parts of Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:20:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ciaran-kelly-general-manager-fcm-travel-solutions-middle-east-africa-wtm-20/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ciaran-kelly-general-manager-fcm-travel-solutions-middle-east-africa-wtm-20/ Ciaran Kelly, General Manager, FCM Travel Solutions, Middle East & Africa, talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2012 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:55:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-general-manager-european-network-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/franziskus-bumm-general-manager-european-network-fcm-travel-solutions/ Franziskus Bumm, general manager European network, FCm Travel Solutions at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:14:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-continues-world-travel-awards-winning-streak/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-continues-world-travel-awards-winning-streak/ FCm Travel Solutions continues its reign as Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company after winning the World Travel Awards title for the third consecutive year. FCm accepted the prestigious accolade at the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony held at Conrad Algarve Portugal. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:58:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/billy-mcdonough-president-fcm-travel-solutions-usa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/billy-mcdonough-president-fcm-travel-solutions-usa/ Billy McDonough, president, FCm Travel Solutions USA, at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2012 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:33:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-focuses-on-next-generation-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-focuses-on-next-generation-technology/ FCm Travel Solutions’ focus on its next generation of technology continues with the appointment of Matthew Campbell in the newly established role of network systems manager. Campbell brings extensive business travel industry experience to FCm’s global technology team having spent the past eight years working for parent company Flight Centre’s corporate travel divisions in frontline travel management, systems and team leadership. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-thomas-as-global-product-manager-traveller-se/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-appoints-thomas-as-global-product-manager-traveller-se/ FCm Travel Solutions has strengthened its global focus on customer-facing technology and product development with the appointment of Katie Thomas into the new role of global product manager traveller services. Based in London she will focus on leading FCm’s global product development, management and support for traveller technology solutions and services. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:19:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-comes-alive-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-travel-solutions-comes-alive-in-portugal/ FCm Travel Solutions has strengthened its European network after signing a new partnership agreement with Alive, a travel company based in Portugal. The Alive travel brand is an affiliate company of OnTourism Capital Investments, which represents the corporate and business travel branch of GeoWinds SGPS Holding. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:24:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-boxall-fcm-travel-solutions-middle-easts-leading-travel-management-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/andrew-boxall-fcm-travel-solutions-middle-easts-leading-travel-management-c/ BTN talks to Andrew Boxall, FCm Travel Solutions - Middle East’s Leading Travel Management Company 2012 at this years World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony in Dubai Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:49:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-splits-emea-region-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-splits-emea-region-leadership/ FCm Travel Solutions has announced a restructure of its partner network in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The global travel management company has split its EMEA network into two separate regions.  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:56:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/brian-donnelly.-general-manager-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/brian-donnelly.-general-manager-fcm-travel-solutions/ Brian Donnelly, General Manager, FCM Travel Solutions, World Travel Awards Grand Final 2011 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:51:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/john-beauvais-president-north-americas-leading-travel-management-company-fc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/john-beauvais-president-north-americas-leading-travel-management-company-fc/ John Beauvais, President, North America’s Leading Travel Management Company: FCm Travel Solutions Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:05:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gregory-lording-global-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/gregory-lording-global-leader-fcm-travel-solutions/ Gregory Lording, Global Leader, FCm Travel Solutions, Australasia’s Leading Travel Agency Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:12:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/brian-donnelly-franziskus-bumm-fcm-travel-solutions-europes-leading-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/brian-donnelly-franziskus-bumm-fcm-travel-solutions-europes-leading-travel/ Brian Donnelly and Franziskus Bumm, General Manager EMEA and Regional Manager Central Europe, FCm Travel Solutions - Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:33:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-dubai-completes-successful-migration-to-travelport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-dubai-completes-successful-migration-to-travelport/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, announces that as part of its extensive global partnership with FCm Travel Solutions, winner of Europe’s Leading Travel Management Company at World Travel Awards and parent company Flight Centre, it has successfully migrated the travel group’s operations in Dubai to the Galileo global distribution system (GDS). Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:45:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-united-states-touches-down-in-two-new-cities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-united-states-touches-down-in-two-new-cities/ GLOBAL travel management consultancy FCm Travel Solutions is boosting its national network in the USA with new offices in New York City and Washington DC. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:31:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-re-energizes-the-business-travel-market-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fcm-re-energizes-the-business-travel-market-in-middle-east/ FCm Travel Solutions UAE is re-energizing the Middle East’s corporate travel industry with the launch of a new suite of client products and services. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:55:09 +0000